Elder Guardian
Hostile · Overworld
Elder Guardians are the mini-boss variants of the Guardian that inhabit and protect Ocean Monuments. Their Mining Fatigue III curse makes it nearly impossible to break monument blocks without milk, forcing players to plan carefully. Defeating all three is required to fully loot the monument.
Health
80 HP (40 hearts)
Spawns in
Ocean Monuments only; exactly 3 spawn per monument (1 in top room, 2 in wing rooms) and do not respawn
Behavior
Functions like a Guardian with a much more powerful laser attack. Periodically applies Mining Fatigue III to all players within 50 blocks (refreshed every 60 seconds), severely hindering underwater mining. Has the largest hitbox of any fish-type mob. Three exist per monument and act as mini-bosses.
Drops
0–2 Prismarine Shards, 1 Wet Sponge (always), 0–1 Raw Cod, Tide Armor Trim (rare), Prismarine Crystal