CR 6 – Undead – Heat Wraith

Tier 2 play

**Monster Name**

Heat Wraith

**Size, Type, Alignment**

Medium, Undead, Chaotic Evil

**Core Stats:**

Armor Class (AC): 15

Hit Points (HP): 85 (10d8 + 40)

Speed: 0 ft., Fly 60 ft. (hover)

**Ability Scores:**

Strength 10 (+0),

Dexterity 14 (+2),

Constitution 18 (+4),

Intelligence 4 (-3),

Wisdom 12 (+1),

Charisma 18 (+4)

**Proficiencies:**

Saving Throws: Constitution +8, Charisma +7

Skills: Stealth +6, Intimidation +7

Damage Resistances: Fire, Necrotic

Damage Immunities: Poison, Psychic

Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened, Grappled, Paralyzed

**Senses:**

Darkvision 60 ft., Blindsight 60 ft. (can’t perceive through sight, but can sense presence), Passive Perception 13

Languages: Understands all languages it knew in life but cannot speak

Challenge Rating (CR): 6

**Special Abilities:**

*Heat Aura:* Any creature that starts its turn within 10 feet of the Heat Wraith takes 10 (3d6) fire damage.

*Soul Drain:* When the Heat Wraith is reduced to 0 hit points, it can choose to disappear into smoke and reform with half its hit points after returning the next round.

**Actions:**

*Multiattack:* The Heat Wraith makes two attacks with its Scorching Touch.

*Scorching Touch:* Melee Spell Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.

Hit: 22 (4d10) fire damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or be burned and stunned until the end of its next turn.

*Flame Burst (Recharge 5-6):* The Heat Wraith releases a burst of scorching air in a 20-foot radius sphere centered on itself. Each creature in that area must make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw, taking 36 (8d8) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

**Description:**

The Heat Wraith is a spectral remnant of a being that perished in the fury of an unrelenting heat wave, its presence embodying both the pain of hunger and the fury of scorched land. It drifts through the battlefield, its glowing form flickering with heat and light, seeking to inflict its searing touch on the living. The Wraith thrives in oppressive sunlight and uses its flame abilities to dominate battlefields, sowing fear and confusion among its foes while absorbing the souls of the fallen to sustain itself. In combat, it strikes quickly and retreats into the air, never allowing its enemies a moment’s respite from its fiery assault.