---
obsidianUIMode: preview
cssclasses: json5e-monster
tags:
- compendium/src/5e/mm
- monster/environment/coastal
- monster/environment/desert
- monster/environment/forest
- monster/environment/grassland
- monster/environment/hill
- monster/environment/mountain
- monster/environment/urban
- monster/size/medium
- monster/type/humanoid/any-race
aliases: ["Guard"]
---
# Guard
*Source: SRD / Basic Rules*  

```ad-statblock
title: Guard
![](compendium/bestiary/humanoid/token/guard.png#token)
*Medium humanoid (any race), Any alignment*

- **Armor Class** 16  ([chain shirt](compendium/items/chain-shirt.md), [shield](compendium/items/shield.md))
- **Hit Points** 11 (`2d8 + 2`)
- **Speed** 30 ft.

|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
|13 (+1)|12 (+1)|12 (+1)|10 (+0)|11 (+0)|10 (+0)|

- **Proficiency Bonus** +2
- **Saving Throws** ⏤
- **Skills** Perception +2
- **Senses** passive Perception 12

- **Languages** any one language (usually Common)
- **Challenge** 1/8

## Actions

***Spear.*** *Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack:* +3 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. *Hit:* 4 (`1d6 + 1`) piercing damage, or 5 (`1d8 + 1`) piercing damage if used with two hands to make a melee attack.
```
^statblock

## Environment

coastal, mountain, grassland, hill, urban, forest, desert