CR 7 – Undead – Truthbite Wraith
**Tier 2 play**
**Monster Name:** Truthbite Wraith
**Size, Type, Alignment:** Medium, Undead, Chaotic Neutral
**Core Stats:** Armor Class (AC) 15, Hit Points (HP) 85 (10d8 + 40), Speed 30 ft.
**Ability Scores:**
Strength 12 (+1),
Dexterity 16 (+3),
Constitution 18 (+4),
Intelligence 14 (+2),
Wisdom 15 (+2),
Charisma 20 (+5)
**Proficiencies:** Saving Throws: Wisdom +6, Charisma +9; Skills: Deception +9, Insight +6
Damage Resistances: Necrotic, Psychic; Damage Immunities: Poison; Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened, Paralyzed
**Senses:** Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 12
Languages: Common, Infernal
Challenge Rating (CR): 7
**Special Abilities:**
– **Aura of Truth:** Creatures within 10 feet of the Truthbite Wraith must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be unable to lie until the end of their next turn.
– **Infecting Whisper:** A creature that starts its turn within 5 feet of the Wraith takes 10 (3d6) psychic damage and must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until the end of its next turn.
**Actions:**
– **Multiattack:** The Truthbite Wraith makes two attacks: one with its Scornful Grasp and one with its Undying Gaze.
– **Scornful Grasp:** +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d10 + 3) necrotic damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be cursed, taking an additional 5 (1d10) necrotic damage at the start of each of its turns until it or an ally uses an action to end the curse.
– **Undying Gaze:** Ranged Spell Attack: +9 to hit, range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 22 (4d10) psychic damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be incapacitated until the end of its next turn.
**Description:** The Truthbite Wraith is a spectral figure cloaked in shadows, embodying the distorted reality of untruths and deception. It was once a mortal whose reputation was ruined by lies, transforming it into a vengeful spirit that seeks to expose falsehoods. It employs cunning tactics in battle, using its aura to force enemies into revealing their true selves, while striking with psychic attacks that undermine their mental fortitude. The Wraith's demeanor is enigmatic and unsettling, whispering dark truths into the minds of its foes, creating uncertainty and fear.