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Ink Guardian

Large Ooze · Unaligned · CR 4

  • Ooze
  • Large
  • Tier 1

As a large ooze (unaligned), Ink Guardian carries CR 4. Common in urban environments. Sourced from Creature Codex.

Stat Block

Challenge Rating
4
Type
Ooze
Size
Large
Alignment
Unaligned
Speed
20
Habitats
Urban
Sources
Creature Codex

Ecology

Ink Guardian is a primitive life form thriving wherever there is moisture and decay — sewers, dungeons, deep caves. It is most often found in urban regions. It is large-sized, which shapes how it hunts, hides, or fights.

Behaviour

Ink Guardian is mindless hunger, drawn to motion and warmth, indifferent to consequence. Its alignment varies by individual or is irrelevant — it acts on instinct, drive, or whoever commands it. It is largely instinct-driven; complex strategy is the work of whoever (or whatever) commands it.

Origin

Ink Guardian is introduced in Kobold Press's Creature Codex (2018). Within a campaign, its existence anchors a region with the kind of weight only an old, named species carries.

CR 4 monstersAll OozesUrban

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ink Guardian

What is the challenge rating of Ink Guardian?
On the bestiary CR scale, Ink Guardian sits at 4. It suits an early or mid tier-1 group.
What type of creature is Ink Guardian?
By creature type, Ink Guardian is a ooze, large size, unaligned alignment.
Where does Ink Guardian live?
Ink Guardian's listed habitats include Urban.
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