CR 7 – Undead – Politico Wraith
**Tier 2 play**
**Monster Name**
Politico Wraith
**Size, Type, Alignment**
Medium, Undead, Chaotic Neutral
**Core Stats:**
Armor Class (AC): 15
Hit Points (HP): 84 (12d8 + 24)
Speed: 0 ft., fly 40 ft. (hover)
**Ability Scores:**
Strength 10 (+0)
Dexterity 16 (+3)
Constitution 14 (+2)
Intelligence 13 (+1)
Wisdom 16 (+3)
Charisma 18 (+4)
**Proficiencies:**
Saving Throws: Wisdom +6, Charisma +7
Skills: Deception +7, Insight +6
**Damage Resistances:**
Necrotic, Psychic
**Damage Immunities:**
Poison
**Condition Immunities:**
Charmed, Frightened, Paralyzed
**Senses:**
Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 13
**Languages:**
Understands Common and one other language of its choice but cannot speak.
**Challenge Rating (CR):**
7
**Special Abilities:**
– **Political Illusion:** The Politico Wraith can create illusory duplicates of itself, granting disadvantage to attacks against it until the end of its next turn.
– **Aura of Doubt:** Creatures within 30 feet must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened until they leave the area.
**Actions:**
– **Multiattack:** The Politico Wraith makes two attacks with its Touch of Influence.
– **Touch of Influence:**
*Attack Bonus:* +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
*Hit:* 15 (2d10 + 4) necrotic damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 15 Charisma saving throw or become charmed by the Politico Wraith for 1 minute.
– **Political Manipulation (Recharge 5-6):** The Politico Wraith targets up to three creatures within 60 feet. Each must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the targets are confused (as the spell) until the end of their next turn.
**Description:**
The Politico Wraith is a tormenting specter, formed from the lingering resentment and corruption of political fallen leaders who sought power at the cost of justice. With a haunting presence, it seeks to manipulate and distort the minds of those around it, often employing illusions and fear to plunge adversaries into chaos. In battle, it floats silently, using its innate charm and fear tactics to weaken foes before delivering deadly, necrotic strikes. A cunning strategist, the Politico Wraith often turns allies against one another, embodying the essence of its origins in the tumultuous arena of power struggles.