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Pelagic Guardian
Pelagic Guardian
Enemy Type Eldritch
Size Average
Actions per round Turnticker
Stats
Variation Pelagic
Guardian
Pelagic
Bulwark
Pelagic
Champion
HP 25 36 51
HP (Stygian/Bloodmoon) 30 44 62
Dodge 0% 8.75% 22.5%
Protection 33% 50% 50%
Speed 0 1 2
Tray stealth Stealth None None None
Resistances
Poptext stun Stun 25% 45% 70%
Poptext poison Blight 10% 30% 55%
Poptext bleed Bleed 60% 80% 105%
Poptext debuff Debuff 10% 30% 55%
Poptext move Move 50% 70% 95%


Pelagic Guardians are enemies that appear in the Cove. Unlike its seafolk brethren who resemble pirahnas, the Pelagic Guardian resembles an octopus, standing on several of its tentacles. Like the Bone Defender, the Pelagic Guardian carries a shield that gives it outstanding resilience, and it can use this to its advantage by guarding its allies.

Behavior[ | ]

The Pelagic Guardian is an Eldritch type that appears in the Cove. These grueling adversaries will almost always guard an ally before taking any other action, ensuring their pelagic brethren that they may inflict both physical and psychological horrors upon their enemies from behind the safety of their abyssal defender. This, combined with its high protect and health, make it a nuisance that cannot be ignored, and should be dealt with by inflicting Blight or Marking for increased damage.

Octocestus does not do much damage, but does inflict bleed. The Plague Doctor's ability to cure bleed, inflict blight, and stun a guarding Guardian make her invaluable against this type of foe.

The Shieldbreaker is a great counter for the Guardian as her Pierce goes through his protections, and her Puncture breaks his guard (and prevents him from guarding the punctured enemy for two turns). She can also take advantage of his low Blight resist with Adder's Kiss or Captivate.

Abilities[ | ]

Apprentice Level
Skill Name Range Rank Target Accuracy Crit
Chance
Damage Effect
(Target)
Effect
(Self)
Notes
Octocestus Melee 1, 2, 3, 4. 1, 2. 77.5% 6% 3-5 Poptext bleed 100% Bleed 2 No Effect
Barnacle Barrier Support 1, 2, 3, 4. 1, 2, 3, 4 (allies). Poptext guard Guard Ally Poptext buff Buff: +25% PROT

Veteran Level
Skill Name Range Rank Target Accuracy Crit
Chance
Damage Effect
(Target)
Effect
(Self)
Notes
Octocestus Melee 1, 2, 3. 1, 2. 83.75% 11% 3-7 Poptext bleed 120% Bleed 2 No Effect
Barnacle Barrier Support 1, 2, 3, 4. 1, 2, 3, 4 (allies). Poptext guard Guard Ally Poptext buff Buff: +25% PROT

Champion Level
Skill Name Range Rank Target Accuracy Crit
Chance
Damage Effect
(Target)
Effect
(Self)
Notes
Octocestus Melee 1, 2, 3. 1, 2. 98% 12% 5-11 Poptext bleed 140% Bleed 4 No Effect
Barnacle Barrier Support 1, 2, 3, 4. 1, 2, 3, 4 (allies). Poptext guard Guard Ally Poptext buff Buff: +25% PROT

Gallery[ | ]

Related Enemies[ | ]

Cove: The Pelagics

Bosses

Cove: The Drowned

Bosses


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