Guardian
Hostile · Overworld
Guardians are aquatic hostile mobs that defend Ocean Monuments with laser attacks. They are the regular guard mob of ocean monuments alongside the Elder Guardian. Their laser requires time to charge, giving players a brief window to hide or attack before taking damage.
Health
30 HP (15 hearts)
Spawns in
Ocean Monuments in deep ocean biomes; spawn in and around the monument structure in water
Behavior
Fires a laser beam at players and squid that charges over 2 seconds, then deals damage. Retracts spines when touched (dealing 2 melee damage) or when its spines are extended. Inflicts Mining Fatigue III on players who enter an ocean monument if an Elder Guardian is present. Swims in a fish-like motion.
Drops
0–2 Prismarine Shards, 0–1 Raw Cod or 0–1 Prismarine Crystal (mutually exclusive, each ~33% chance), Rarely: Sponge (with Looting)