CR 6 – Undead – Kleptocratic Shade
Tier 2 play
**Monster Name:** Kleptocratic Shade
**Size, Type, Alignment:** Medium Undead, Chaotic Evil
**Core Stats:** Armor Class (AC) 15, Hit Points (HP) 85, Speed 30 ft.
**Ability Scores:**
Strength 10 (+0),
Dexterity 16 (+3),
Constitution 14 (+2),
Intelligence 18 (+4),
Wisdom 12 (+1),
Charisma 20 (+5)
**Proficiencies:** Saving Throws: Dexterity +6, Intelligence +7, Charisma +8
Skills: Deception +8, Stealth +6, Insight +4
Damage Resistances: Necrotic, Psychic
Damage Immunities: Poison
Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened
**Senses:** Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 12
**Languages:** Common, Infernal
**Challenge Rating (CR):** 6
**Special Abilities:**
– **Misdirection Aura:** Creatures within 10 feet of the Kleptocratic Shade must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or have disadvantage on attack rolls against it until the start of their next turn.
– **Thieving Presence:** Once per turn, the Kleptocratic Shade can steal a small item (no more than 1 pound) from a creature within 5 feet without needing to make an attack roll.
**Actions:**
– **Multiattack:** The Kleptocratic Shade makes two attacks with its Shadow Dagger.
– **Shadow Dagger:** Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) necrotic damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or have their maximum hit points reduced by an amount equal to the damage taken until they finish a long rest.
– **Spectral Theft (Recharge 5-6):** The Kleptocratic Shade targets one creature it can see within 30 feet. The target must succeed on a DC 15 Intelligence saving throw or lose one spell slot of the highest level available to them. The Shade gains temporary hit points equal to twice the level of the lost spell slot.
**Description:** The Kleptocratic Shade is a lingering spirit of a corrupt noble, driven by greed and a thirst for power even in death. Cloaked in shadowy robes, it glides silently through the world, seeking to manipulate and steal from the living. Known for its cunning tactics, it often uses its Misdirection Aura to confuse opponents while it strikes from the shadows. The Shade revels in sowing discord and distrust, making it a formidable foe for any party brave enough to confront it.