IG-100 MagnaGuards, also known as MagnaGuard or Magna Guard, were a type of battle droid created by Holowan Mechanicals. They were a favorite of General Grievous, who used them as his bodyguards during the Clone Wars. MagnaGuards were equipped with electrostaffs that could be used against Jedi lightsabers. They were worthy competitors even to the most skilled Jedi, one was even able to back Obi-Wan Kenobi into a corner. The droids also had the ability to fight even with the loss of their limbs or head.