Elder Guardian

The Elder Guardian is a powerful aquatic hostile mob in Minecraft, and a stronger variant of the Guardian. They are the largest aquatic mob in the game and only spawn in ocean monuments, with three spawning per monument: one in the top room and two in the wings. Elder Guardians attack players with lasers and inflict Mining Fatigue within a certain radius, reducing player attack and mining speed. Unlike regular guardians, Elder Guardians do not swim around idly and will not flee when players approach. Their primary duty is guarding the treasures of the ocean monument (gold blocks and wet sponges). Elder Guardians have 80 health points and attack using lasers, mining fatigue, and defensive spikes. While primarily aquatic, they can survive on land, though with reduced mobility. Elder Guardians are very dangerous enemies in underwater combat, and players need to be well-prepared to challenge them.