The Arcane Guard is a multitalented male drow who excels in both martial combat and arcane magic. These individuals, often former wizards who lacked the power to advance further, become invaluable assets to powerful drow wizards and sorcerers due to their unique blend of skills. Arcane Guards are adept in the use of both weapons and spells, often seen wielding a spiked chain with one hand while casting spells with the other. In battle, they prepare by casting protective and enhancing spells like shield and fly, allowing them to strike from a distance. Their strategic approach involves targeting the most formidable melee combatants first, using spells like ray of enfeeblement to weaken them before engaging in close combat with their spiked chain