Gnokesh
Pathfinder Remaster. Stats use the Pathfinder Remaster rules from Pathfinder Monster Core 2.
The Gnokesh is a Level 5 creature, with Armor Class 21 and 70 hit points. A gnokesh is a celestial guardian that serves as a diligent scholar and protector of vast archives.
Stat Block
- Edition: Pathfinder Remaster
- Size: Medium
- Type: celestial
- Level: 5
- Armor Class: 21
- Hit Points: 70
- Speed: 25 ft., fly 25 ft.
- STR: 2
- DEX: 4
- CON: 0
- INT: 5
- WIS: 4
- CHA: 4
- Fortitude Save: +9
- Reflex Save: +12
- Will Save: +15
- Perception: +15
- Senses: darkvision
- Skills: Arcana +12, Diplomacy +11, Nature +11, Occultism +12, Religion +13, Society +12, Lore (any one) +16
- Traits: archon, celestial, holy
- Immunities: fear effects
- Weaknesses: unholy 5
Abilities & Attacks
Light of Diligence (divine). The gnokesh has devoted themselves to the thorough study of one particular Lore skill (with the bonus found in the Skills section), such as Heaven Lore or Warfare Lore. If the gnokesh rolls a critical failure to Recall Knowledge with this skill, they get a failure instead. They can also use the Aid action for this skill without first preparing to help, and they automatically grant a +3 circumstance bonus. All-Around Vision. This monster can see in all directions simultaneously and therefore can't be flanked. +1 Status to All Saves vs. Magic Archon's Protection (reaction). Trigger An enemy damages the archon's ally and both are within 15 feet of the archon. Effect The ally gains resistance 5 to all damage against the triggering damage, and the archon can make a Strike against the enemy. Light of Diligence (reaction) (divine, fortune). Trigger A willing ally within 15 feet critically fails at a check. Effect The ally gets a failure instead and becomes immune to Light of Diligence for 1 minute. Alluring Knowledge (2 actions) (divine, holy, light, mental). Frequency once per hour. Effect A twisting scroll of runes made of light appears in an unoccupied square within 60 feet. Each creature adjacent to the runes must succeed at a DC 22 basic Will save or take 3d8 mental damage and be Fascinated with the magical text as long as it remains. The magical text lasts until the end of the gnokesh's next turn.
Common Questions
How much HP does a Gnokesh have?
70 hit points.
What level is a Gnokesh?
Level 5.
What is a Gnokesh's Armor Class?
AC 21.
How fast can a Gnokesh move?
Speed 25 ft., fly 25 ft.
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