CR 7 – Undead – Border Wraith
Tier 2 play
**Monster Name**: Border Wraith
**Size, Type, Alignment**: Medium, Undead, Chaotic Evil
**Core Stats**: Armor Class (AC) 15, Hit Points (HP) 88 (13d8 + 26), Speed 30 ft., fly 50 ft. (hover)
**Ability Scores**:
Strength 12 (+1),
Dexterity 16 (+3),
Constitution 14 (+2),
Intelligence 10 (+0),
Wisdom 15 (+2),
Charisma 18 (+4)
**Proficiencies**: Saving Throws: Dex +6, Wis +5, Cha +7
Skills: Stealth +6, Perception +5, Intimidation +7
Damage Resistances: Necrotic; Damage Immunities: Poison; Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened
**Senses**: Darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15
**Languages**: Common, understands languages spoken by those it has slain
**Challenge Rating (CR)**: 7
**Special Abilities**:
– **Haunting Presence**: Creatures within 30 feet of the Border Wraith must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until the end of their next turn.
– **Shadow Meld**: The Border Wraith can enter a shadow and become invisible until it moves or attacks.
**Actions**:
– **Multiattack**: The Border Wraith makes two attacks with its Scythe of Despair.
– **Scythe of Despair**: Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3) slashing damage plus 10 (3d6) necrotic damage. The target must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be paralyzed until the end of its next turn.
– **Soul Rend (Recharge 5-6)**: The Border Wraith targets up to three creatures within 30 feet. Each target must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 27 (6d8) necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much on a successful one.
**Description**: The Border Wraith is a vengeful spirit born from the bloodshed and turmoil of war, haunting the borders of conflict-ridden lands. Cloaked in tattered remnants of its former life, it drifts silently through the shadows, seeking to instill fear and despair in the hearts of intruders. Using its Haunting Presence to paralyze foes with dread, it employs stealth and cunning to strike from the dark. The Wraith draws power from the souls of the fallen, embodying the anguish of those lost in battle, and thrives on chaos—making it a formidable foe for any who dare approach its haunted territories.