CR 8 – Type – Dragon – Shadow Wyrm (1)

**Tier 2 play**

**Monster Name:** Shadow Wyrm

**Size, Type, Alignment:** Large Dragon, Neutral Evil

**Core Stats:** Armor Class (AC) 15, Hit Points (HP) 105, Speed 40 ft., Fly 60 ft.

**Ability Scores:**

Strength 20 (+5),

Dexterity 14 (+2),

Constitution 18 (+4),

Intelligence 12 (+1),

Wisdom 15 (+2),

Charisma 17 (+3)

**Proficiencies:** Saving Throws: Dex +6, Con +8, Wis +6; Skills: Stealth +8, Perception +6

Damage Resistances: Psychic; Damage Immunities: Poison; Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened

**Senses:** Darkvision 60 ft., Blindsight 10 ft., Passive Perception 16

Languages: Draconic, understands Common

Challenge Rating (CR): 8

**Special Abilities:**

– **Shadow Meld:** The Shadow Wyrm can become invisible in dim light or darkness as a bonus action.

– **Fear Aura:** Creatures within 30 feet of the Shadow Wyrm must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened for 1 minute. A frightened target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns.

**Actions:**

– **Multiattack:** The Shadow Wyrm makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.

– **Bite:** +10 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 2d10 + 5 piercing damage plus 3d6 psychic damage.

– **Claw:** +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2d6 + 5 slashing damage.

– **Shadow Breath (Recharge 5-6):** The Shadow Wyrm exhales a 30-foot cone of shadowy energy. Each creature in that area must make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw, taking 6d8 psychic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

**Description:** The Shadow Wyrm is a dark, serpentine dragon with scales that shimmer like the night sky. Born from the essence of nightmares, it thrives in darkness and uses stealth to ambush its prey. This cunning predator prefers to strike from the shadows, instilling fear in those who dare to enter its territory. With a penchant for psychological torment, the Shadow Wyrm often toys with its victims, using its fear aura to paralyze them with dread before delivering a swift, lethal blow.