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[[File:Bog-guardian_appearance.jpg|right|200px|Bog-guardian]] 

The '''Bog-guardian''' becomes available to a [[Lore-master]] at level 20, and is summoned with [[Friend of the Wilds (Bog-guardian)]]. Other than certain observed level-cap exceptions (such as 140, as of Update 35), the level of the bog-guardian is one level higher than the [[Lore-master]].

It has a high survivability due to its high morale and high level. It also deals high auto-attack damage, even though this is common damage. Moreover, it is the only pet that is ranged. The bog-guardian has the ability to deal a [[DoT|damage over time]] ranged attack. It also has the ability to apply an increased incoming [[Ranged Critical Chance|ranged critical chance]] debuff on a target. This can be useful in a fellowship with a lot of [[Hunter]]s, although the bear with its [[Shatter Arms (Effect)|Shatter Arms]] debuff might in some cases be a better choice (more on this topic [[Talk:Bog-guardian#Concerning Root Strike|here]]). In either case, this debuff is useful for the bog-guardian itself. It also has a skill that has a chance to pull off [[Fellowship Maneuvers]]. The bog-guardian is a good pet for difficult solo situations due to its high damage, survivability and flank rate. It can temporarily take the role of [[tank]] and keep the Lore-master's morale and power up with its many flanks.

The bog-guardian has the second highest [[Flanked!|flank]] rate, after the [[Bear]].

== Bog-guardian Skills ==
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The last four skills on the Bog-guardian's Skill Bar are:
# [[Angry Bees]]: Unleashes bees that deal damage over time
# [[Bursting Root]]: Deals damage and has a chance to open a fellowship manoeuvre
# [[Wild Root]]: Causes your bog-guardian to execute a raging attack while taking less damage
# [[Shielding Roots]]: Causes your bog-guardian to wrap themselves in vines for protection

== Traits ==
{{:Combat Pet Traits}}

== Effects ==
Auto-attacks have a chance to activate '''[[Flanked!]]''' on an enemy target.<br />
Auto-attacks from the rear have a chance to activate '''[[Harried!]]''' on an enemy target.

== Pet Food ==
A '''Bog-guardian''' can drink Bowls of Water to temporarily increase its ranged offence rating, fire and acid defence rating and maximum power. Bowls of Water are crafted by [[Cook]]s.
* [[Item:Bowl of Water|Bowl of Water]] (25)
* [[Item:Bowl of Filtered Water|Bowl of Filtered Water]] (30)
* [[Item:Bowl of Refreshing Water|Bowl of Refreshing Water]] (35)
* [[Item:Bowl of Cool Water|Bowl of Cool Water]] (40)
* [[Item:Bowl of Fresh Water|Bowl of Fresh Water]] (55)
* [[Item:Bowl of Spring Water|Bowl of Spring Water]] (70)
* [[Item:Bowl of Eastemnet Water|Bowl of Eastemnet Water]] (85)

== Ranged Item ==
A Lore-master can equip a [[Lore-master Items Index#Lore-master Brooches|brooch]] in their ranged slot that grants their pet one of the following:
* Up to 656 critical rating, 1156 morale and 997 power;
* Up to 630 in-combat morale regeneration, 8000 evade rating, 1156 morale and 997 power.

== Appearances ==
A [[Lore-master]] has the ability to learn skills that change the appearance of his/her pet by consuming [[Lore-master Items Index#Lore-master Talismans|talismans]]. These talismans are crafted by [[Jeweller]]s or can be purchased at the [[LOTRO Store]].

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File:Juvenile Swamp-guardian.jpg|Juvenile Swamp-guardian
File:Mountain-guardian appearance.jpg|Mountain-guardian
File:Swamp-guardian appearance.jpg|Swamp-guardian
File:Tomb-guardian appearance.jpg|Tomb-guardian
File:Tundra-guardian appearance.jpg|Tundra-guardian
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