Newbie Gate Guards are now Level 60+, they don't resist magic, but they have insane regeneration and hit for 175.
By the way, Druids do not suck. I'd like to see a Warrior/Paladin/Ranger/Shadowknight try to solo an unbuffed guard. By Level 50, Druids, Necromancers, and possibly Magicians, Shamans, Enchanters, and Wizards (ALL PRIEST/CASTER CLASSES!) are able to solo BLACK cons.