CR 5 – Undead – Supply Chain Wraith

**Tier 2 play**

**Monster Name:** Supply Chain Wraith

**Size, Type, Alignment:** Medium, Undead, Neutral Evil

**Core Stats:** Armor Class (AC): 14, Hit Points (HP): 85, Speed: 30 ft.

**Ability Scores:**

Strength 12 (+1),

Dexterity 14 (+2),

Constitution 16 (+3),

Intelligence 10 (+0),

Wisdom 15 (+2),

Charisma 18 (+4)

**Proficiencies:** Saving Throws: Wisdom +6, Charisma +8

Skills: Deception +8, Insight +6, Stealth +6

Damage Resistances: Necrotic, Psychic

Damage Immunities: Poison

Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened

**Senses:** Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 12

**Languages:** Common, Infernal

**Challenge Rating (CR):** 5

**Special Abilities:**

– **Supply Chain Manipulation:** The wraith can summon spectral chains to ensnare its foes. As a bonus action, it can grapple one creature within 30 feet (Strength DC 15 to escape).

– **Necrotic Aura:** Creatures that start their turn within 10 feet of the wraith take 10 (3d6) necrotic damage.

**Actions:**

– **Multiattack:** The wraith makes two Spectral Grasp attacks.

– **Spectral Grasp:** +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (4d6) necrotic damage and the target must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be paralyzed until the end of its next turn.

– **Chain Reaction (Recharge 5-6):** The wraith unleashes chains in a 15-foot radius centered on itself. Each creature in that area must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 27 (6d8) necrotic damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one.

**Description:** The Supply Chain Wraith is a malevolent spirit born from the despair of failed bargains and thwarted ambitions. It haunts places of industry and trade, seeking to claim those who exploit others for gain. It uses cunning and subterfuge, often lurking in shadows to ambush unknowing travelers. Wreathed in a tattered cloak of spectral chains, it often speaks in hushed, persuasive tones, manipulating foes into making perilous choices.