CR 5 – Undead – Rebel Wraith
**Tier 2 play**
**Monster Name:** Rebel Wraith
**Size, Type, Alignment:** Medium, Undead, Chaotic Neutral
**Core Stats:** Armor Class (AC) 15, Hit Points (HP) 85, Speed 0 ft., Fly 40 ft. (hover)
**Ability Scores:**
Strength 6 (-2),
Dexterity 16 (+3),
Constitution 14 (+2),
Intelligence 10 (+0),
Wisdom 12 (+1),
Charisma 18 (+4)
**Proficiencies:** Saving Throws: Dexterity +6, Charisma +7; Skills: Stealth +6, Persuasion +7
Damage Resistances: Necrotic, Psychic; Damage Immunities: Poison, Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from nonmagical attacks; Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened, Paralyzed, Poisoned
**Senses:** Darkvision 60 ft., Ethereal Sight (can see 60 feet into the Ethereal Plane), Passive Perception 12
**Languages:** Understands Common and Abyssal but cannot speak
**Challenge Rating (CR):** 5
**Special Abilities:**
– **Ethereal Jaunt:** The Rebel Wraith can shift between the Material and Ethereal Planes as a bonus action, allowing it to evade attacks and reposition itself.
– **Inspiring Terror:** When a creature fails a saving throw against the Rebel Wraith’s signature attack, it becomes frightened until the end of its next turn.
**Actions:**
– **Multiattack:** The Rebel Wraith makes two "Spectral Touch" attacks.
– **Spectral Touch:** Melee Spell Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
*Hit:* 15 (3d8) necrotic damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or gain one level of exhaustion.
– **Haunting Visage (Recharge 5-6):** The Rebel Wraith manifests terrifying images of loss and despair in a 30-foot radius. Each creature in that area must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 27 (6d8) psychic damage and is frightened until the end of its next turn. On a successful save, it takes half damage and is not frightened.
**Description:** The Rebel Wraith is a manifestation of the loss and anguish felt during the fall of a regime, embodying the spirits of those who fought for freedom only to meet tragic fates. It hovers silently, its form flickering with the remnants of its former life, and it unleashes fear and despair upon those it encounters. Tactically, it prefers to isolate foes, using its Ethereal Jaunt to strike from unexpected angles. Its demeanor is one of sorrow mixed with rage, seeking to avenge the fallen and instill fear in the hearts of the oppressive.