Guardian

Guardian
Classification
Type	Ward Save (Area)
Rarity	Uncommon
Overview
Effects	Physical Resistance: +15%
Effect Range	35 metres
Duration	Constant
Targets	Allies
Conditions
Affects units if	Unit is a Lord or Hero

Guardian is a passive ability available to Heroes and units of various factions.

In the midst of a bloodbath it's good to know someone has your back.

Effect

• Passive Ability
• Type: Ward Save (Area)
• Physical Resistance: +15%
• Effect range: 35m
• Duration:
• Affected units: Affects allies in range(all)
• Affects units if: Unit is a Lord or Hero

WH2

• Guardian
• Unit ability
• Type: Ward Save (Area)
• Duration: Constant
• Target: Affects allies in range
• Cannot target if: Unit is Lord or Hero
• Effect Range: 30m
• Effects: +15% Physical Resistance

Units with Guardian

Beastmen
Category	Unit
Cavalry & Chariots

Bretonnia
Category	Unit
Heroes

Chaos Dwarfs
Category	Unit
Heroes
Cavalry & Chariots

Dark Elves
Category	Unit
Heroes
Infantry

Dwarfs
Category	Unit
Heroes

Grand Cathay
Category	Unit
Heroes
Cavalry & Chariots

High Elves
Category	Unit
Heroes
Infantry

Kislev
Category	Unit
Heroes

Lizardmen
Category	Unit
Infantry

Skaven
Category	Unit
Heroes
Infantry

The Empire
Category	Unit
Heroes
Extended Roster

Tomb Kings
Category	Unit
Heroes

Tzeentch
Category	Unit
Lords

Warriors of Chaos
Category	Unit
Cavalry & Chariots

Wood Elves
Category	Unit
Lords

Sources of Guardian

Buildings
Building	Type	Race	Effect
Monolith of the Bloody Hand	Landmark	Norsca	Passive ability: "Guardian" for Marauder Champion units (factionwide)

Mechanics
Mechanic	Race	Faction	Mechanic specific	Effect
Flesh Laboratory	Skaven	Clan Moulder	Advanced Neuropathy	Passive ability: "Guardian"

Technologies
Name	Race	Faction	Effect
Horns of War	Beastmen	All Factions	Passive ability: "Guardian" for Lords and embedded Heroes

Traits
Name	Race	Effect	Source
High King	Dwarfs	Passive ability: "Guardian" for Hammerers units (Lord's army)	Thorgrim Grudgebearer
King in the Woods	Wood Elves	Passive ability: "Guardian" when Ariel is embedded in Lord's army	Orion

Notes

• This is an important ability that allows whichever unit has it to protect a nearby character. It encourages the player to keep supporting units together to keep Lords and Heroes safe.

See also

• Loyal Guardian, the Skaven equivalent of this ability unique to the Chieftain.