Guards

Learn about the different types of Guards in Fable: The Lost Chapters, including their stats, weaknesses, and locations. Prepare for combat!

Hey there! So, you've run into some guards in Fable, huh? Don't worry, they're not too bad once you know what you're up against. You *can* attack them, but be warned: if you're in a city, they'll just keep coming, and attacking them makes you look pretty evil. But hey, it's your game, your choices! These guards can hit you with both melee and ranged attacks, so keep your wits about you.

Let's break down the different kinds you'll meet:

• Blue Guard — These guys are your basic introduction to the guard force. They're not actually all blue, but their outfits lean that way. They've got 400 Health, give you 16 Experience and 10 Renown when defeated. Their main weakness is the Sharpening Augmentation, so keep that in mind. They'll come at you with an Iron Longsword (30 Damage) or a Guard Crossbow (50 Damage). You'll find them hanging around towns early on, like Oakvale or Bowerstone South.
• Red Guard — Think of these as the upgraded Blue Guards. They're a bit tougher, with 700 Health. You'll get 32 Experience and 15 Renown for taking them down. Like the blues, they're weak to Sharpening Augmentation. Their weapons are more serious: an Obsidian Longsword (90 Damage) or a Large Guard Crossbow (100 Damage). You'll see them in towns like Oakvale and Knothole Glade later in the game, and they might even show up to help out their Blue Guard buddies if things get hairy.
• Black Guard — These are the serious heavyweights. They're the toughest of the bunch and don't show up in huge numbers outside their usual stomping grounds. They pack 1000 Health, giving you 48 Experience and 20 Renown. Yep, still weak to Sharpening Augmentation. Their gear includes a Master Longsword (135 Damage) and the Large Guard Crossbow (100 Damage). Keep an eye out for them in places like Bowerstone Jail, Bargate Prison, and Hook Coast.
• Sheriff — This guy's a bit of a wildcard. He's not quite as tough as a Black Guard, with the same 1000 Health, but he shows up pretty rarely. You get 25 Experience and 19 Renown for beating him. His weakness is also Sharpening Augmentation, and he wields an Obsidian Longsword (90 Damage). You'll encounter him in Bargate Prison and along the Prison Path or Headman's Hill.
• Executioner — You'll only see this fella once, during the Execution Tree Quests at Headman's Hill. He's the beefiest of the lot with 1500 Health. Defeating him nets you 15 Experience and 15 Renown. You guessed it – Sharpening Augmentation is his bane. His signature weapon is the Executioner Axe, though it only does 15 Damage. Weird, right?