Editing Fallen Guardian

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{{SameName|Fallen Guardian|[[Fallen Guardian|Modern]] • [[Fallen Guardian (Legacy)|Legacy]]}}
{{For|[[Nuclear Guardian]] or other uses of [[Fallen (Disambiguation)|Fallen]]}}
{{Zombie
|title1 = Fallen Guardian
|image1 = ModernFallenGuardian.png
|mode_appearance = [[Fallen Mode|{{Color|FallenMode}}]]<br/>[[PVP|{{Color|FallenArena}}]]<br/>{{InfoboxContainer|Challenges|*[[Juggernaut (Challenge)|Juggernaut]]
*[[Jailed Towers (Challenge)|Jailed Towers]]
*[[Back to Basics (Challenge)|Back to Basics]]
*[[Legion (Challenge)|Legion]]
*[[Vanguard (Challenge)|Vanguard]]}}{{InfoboxContainer|Events|*[[Sk8 P4rk|The Takeover (Extreme)]]}}
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Originally:<br>[[PVP Test|{{Color|PVP|PVP Test}}]]
|first_wave_appearance = 38 (Fallen)<br/>27 (Fallen Arena PVP)<br/>40 (Challenges)
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Originally:<br>23 (The Takeover Extreme)
|base_hp = [[File:HealthIcon.png|20px|Health]]45,000 (Fallen & Sandbox)<br/>[[File:HealthIcon.png|20px|Health]]20,000 (High Rank PVP Test)<br/>{{InfoboxContainer|Challenges|
*[[File:HealthIcon.png|20px|Health]]6,000 ([[Back to Basics (Challenge)|Back to Basics]])
*[[File:HealthIcon.png|20px|Health]]14,000 (Most Challenges)}}
|scale_hp = Duo - [[File:HealthIcon.png|20px|Health]]51,700 (Fallen)<br/>Trio - [[File:HealthIcon.png|20px|Health]]56,200 (Fallen)<br/>Quad - [[File:HealthIcon.png|20px|Health]]63,000 (Fallen)
|defense = {{Defense}}30%
|speed = [[File:SpeedIcon.png|20px|Speed]]Slightly Slow (2)
|cash = {{Money|11,250}} every 25% health (Fallen)<br/>{{Money|5,000}} every 25% health (Fallen Arena PVP)<br/>{{Money|1}} every 25% health (Default)
|hidden = No
|fly = No
|ghost = No
|lead = No
|immunity = {{Attr|Stun}}<br/>{{Attr|Bloated}} (Variable)<br/>{{Attr|Nimble}} (Variable)
|ability1 = '''{{WikiAb|Royal Slash}}''' - Slashes its sword at towers, stunning them for 3 seconds and dealing 150 damage to units. Has a hit radius of 8.
|ability1_cooldown = 10
|versus_send_cost = {{Money|5,000}}
|versus_wave_unlock = 27
|versus_eco = {{Money|-75}}
|versus_number = 1
|versus_timer = 7.5
}}
{{QuoteContainer|<tabber>
|-|Current =
{{QuoteBox|If that Fallen Guardian is here, that could only mean the King is nearby. Commander, please be careful.|[[Dispatcher]] dialogue on Wave 38 ([[Fallen Mode|Fallen]])}}
|-|The Takeover Event =
{{QuoteBox|Fallen Guardians? What are they doing here?<br/>Something big is coming, I'm sure of it.|audio = TakeoverExtremeWave23.ogg|[[Commander (Narrator)|Commander]] dialogue on Wave 23 ([[The Takeover Event]], Extreme)}}
|-|Original =
{{QuoteBox|A Fallen Guardian on the field!<br/>But if he’s here, then you know who is coming soon.|[[Commander (Narrator)|Commander]] dialogue on Wave 38 (Formerly, [[Fallen Mode|Fallen]])}}
</tabber>}}
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==Description==
The '''Fallen Guardian''' is an enemy that appears in [[Fallen Mode|Fallen]] mode and [[The Takeover Event]], often acting as a guardian enemy for the [[Fallen King]]. It can also appear in Fallen Arena [[PVP]], but only if sent by a player. It has a high amount of health and walks quite fast for how high its health is. Additionally, it has 30% defense, reducing most forms of damage by ~23%. It has a single ability, where it slashes its sword at towers, stunning them and dealing 150 damage to units.

== Logbook Description ==
"''Fallen Guardians stood watch at the front of the castle, the first line of defense against any who would threaten their kingdom. All who entered honored them, and on the battlefield they were the most feared warriors.''"

==Appearance==
The '''Fallen Guardian''' has black skin. It wears blue armor that consists of a chestplate, leggings, shoulder-pads, gloves and shoes. It also wears a yellow belt and a grey cape. On its torso, it has a blue gem. It has multiple blue crystals on its head. It wields a purple sword that it uses to stun towers with.

It has a death animation where it falls on its back.

==Strategy==
*High DPS towers, such as the [[Accelerator]], [[Engineer]] and [[Turret]] are recommended to take this enemy down.
**The [[DJ Booth]], [[Commander]] and [[Mercenary Base]] can be used to boost these towers.
*The [[Medic]] can be used to shield towers, preventing them from being stunned by the '''Fallen Guardian's''' ''Royal Slash'' ability.
**Alternatively, you can place cheap towers along the path to divert the ability away from your main damage towers.
**You can also use towers immune to stuns, such as the [[Ranger]], [[Pursuit]] and [[Gatling Gun]].
*You can use defense dropping towers, such as the [[Pyromancer]], [[Frost Blaster]] or [[Cryomancer]] to decrease this enemy's [[Defense]].
**Due to bugs, freezing towers can complete stop the '''Fallen Guardian''' from moving if it is frozen while performing its ability.

==Sounds==
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! style{{=}}"width:30%;" |Sound
! style{{=}}"width:70%;" |Description
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! colspan{{=}}"2" |Abilities
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|[[File:FallenGuardianRoyalSlash.ogg]]
|When the '''Fallen Guardian''' performs ''Royal Slash'' ability
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! colspan{{=}}"2" |Other
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|[[File:FallenGuardianSpawn.ogg]]
|'''Fallen Guardian''' spawning
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! colspan{{=}}"2" |Death
|-
|[[File:FallenGuardianDeath.ogg]]
|When the '''Fallen Guardian''' dies
|}
}}}}

==Gallery==
{{Gallery|
{{GalleryHeader|Animations}}
<gallery>
FallenGuardianWalk.gif|Walking animation (2 August 2024 – Present)
FallenGuardianSlash.gif|''Royal Slash'' animation (2 August 2024 – Present)
FallenGuardianSlash2.gif|''Royal Slash'' animation (2 August 2024 – Present)
FallenGuardianDeath.gif|Death animation (2 August 2024 – Present)
</gallery>

{{GalleryHeader|Converted Variants}}
<gallery>
DefHacker1FallenGuardian.png|Green variant, current version (11 June 2025 – Present)
</gallery>

{{GalleryHeader|Corpse Variants}}
<gallery>
CorpseGuardian.png|Second [[Corpse (Enemy)|Corpse]] variant (12 March 2025 – Present)
</gallery>

{{GalleryHeader|Thumbnails}}
<gallery>
FallenFoesThumbnail.png|'''Fallen Guardian''' on the game thumbnail.
</gallery>

{{GalleryHeader|Promotional Images}}
<gallery>
FallenGuardianRework.png|'''Fallen Guardian''' on a promotional image.
FallenTeaser3.jpg|'''Fallen Guardian''' on a promotional image.<!-- Yes, they are here, in the bottom left corner you can see the outline of the Fallen Guardian -->
FallenTeaser4.jpg|'''Fallen Guardian''' on a promotional image.
</gallery>

{{GalleryHeader|Promtional Videos}}
<gallery>
Gatling Gun Tower - Tower Defense Simulator|'''Fallen Guardian''' on a promotional video.
Rocketeer Rework - Tower Defense Simulator|'''Fallen Guardian''' on a promotional video.
Tower Defense Simulator - "Prepare Your Defenses" Trailer|'''Fallen Guardian''' on a promotional video.
Tesla Tower Trailer - Tower Defense Simulator|'''Fallen Guardian''' on a promotional video.
</gallery>

{{GalleryHeader|Trailers}}
<gallery>
Player VS Player Trailer - Tower Defense Simulator|'''Fallen Guardian''' in the game trailer.
PVP Trailer Gamespot - Tower Defense Simulator|'''Fallen Guardian''' in the game trailer.
</gallery>

{{GalleryHeader|Renders}}
<gallery>
FallenFoesThumbnailClean.png|'''Fallen Guardian''' on a render.
AwakenFallenKingThumbnail.png|'''Fallen Guardian''' on a render.
</gallery>

{{GalleryHeader|Miscellaneous}}
<gallery>
IndexFallenGuardian.png|'''Fallen Guardian''' on its [[Index]] icon.
</gallery>
}}

==Update History==
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*'''2 August 2024''' - [[v1.27.0]]
**'''Fallen Guardian''' added.
**{{Bug}} Poison and electric defense dropping does not decrease '''Fallen Guardian's''' defense.
*'''6 November 2024''' - [[v1.40.0]]
**{{Bugfix}} Poison and electric defense dropping now drops '''Fallen Guardian's''' defense, though the [[Jester]] still cannot drop it.
*'''9 April 2025''' - [[v1.60.0]]
**Now appears in High Rank [[PVP Test]].
***Has 20,000 health.
***Unlocked on Wave 26.
***Can be sent out for {{Money|5,000}} in groups of 1-2.
***Adds {{Money|-200}} to economy.
***Has a spawn timer of 7.5.
*'''23 April 2025''' - [[v1.62.0]]
**No longer appears in the [[PVP Test]] as it has been removed.
*'''11 June 2025''' - [[v1.67.0]]
**First wave appearance changed from Wave 38 to Wave 39.
**Health increased from 32,000 to 60,000.
**Defense decreased from 50% to 30%.
**Speed decreased from Below Average (2.5) to Slightly Slow (2).
**Cash given increased from {{Money|8,000}} to {{Money|20,000}} every 25% health lost.
*'''25 June 2025''' - [[v1.68.0]]
**Health decreased from 60,000 to 40,000.
*'''23 July 2025''' - [[v1.71.0]]
**Cash given is now mode dependent.
***Gives {{Money|20,000}} every 25% health lost in [[Fallen Mode|Fallen]] mode.
***Gives {{Money|5,000}} every 25% health lost in Fallen Arena [[PVP]] mode.
***Gives {{Money|1}} every 25% health by default.
**Now appears in Fallen Arena [[PVP]], carrying over most of its [[PVP Test]] statistics.
***Now appears naturally.
***Wave unlock increased from Wave 26 to Wave 27.
***Number sent decreased from 1-2 to 1.
***Economy bonus increased from {{Money|-200}} to {{Money|-75}}.
*'''12 September 2025''' - [[v1.74.0|v1.74.3a]]
**Now appears in [[Sk8 P4rk]] Extreme difficulty as part of [[The Takeover Event]].
***Has 20,000 health in [[Sk8 P4rk]].
***Gives {{Money|2,500}} every 25% health lost in [[Sk8 P4rk]].
*'''22 September 2025''' - [[v1.74.0|v1.74.3g]]
**No longer appears in [[Sk8 P4rk]], as it has been removed.
*'''28 January 2026''' - [[v1.84.0]]
**First wave appearance changed from 39 to 38 in [[Fallen Mode|Fallen]] mode.
**Health increased from 40,000 to 45,000.
**Cash given decreased from {{Money|20,000}} to {{Money|11,250}} every 25% health lost.
**Size increased
**[[Stun Immunity]] added.
*'''11 February 2026''' - [[v1.85.0]]
**[[Logbooks|Logbook]] description added.
}}


{{Fallen|[[Fallen Tank]]|Wave 36|Fallen Guardian|Wave 38|[[Fallen King]]|Wave 40}}
{{HighRank|[[Fallen Shield]]|Wave 25|Fallen Guardian|Wave 27|[[Breaker4]] & [[Champion Templar]]|Wave 30}}
{{TakeoverExtreme|[[Fallen Tank]]|Wave 22|Fallen Guardian|Wave 23|[[Fallen Honor Guard]]|Wave 27}}



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