CR 5 – Type – Undead – Blade Wraith

Tier 2 play

**Blade Wraith**

Medium Undead, Neutral Evil

Core Stats: Armor Class (15), Hit Points (85), Speed 30 ft.

Ability Scores:

Strength 14 (+2),

Dexterity 16 (+3),

Constitution 12 (+1),

Intelligence 6 (-2),

Wisdom 10 (+0),

Charisma 1 (-5)

Proficiencies: Saving Throws: Dex +6, Wis +3; Skills: Stealth +6, Intimidation +1

Damage Resistances: Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Damage Immunities: Poison, Psychic

Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened, Paralyzed

Senses: Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 10

Languages: Understands Common but cannot speak

Challenge Rating (CR): 5

**Special Abilities:**

– **Blade's Edge:** The Blade Wraith's sword is imbued with necrotic energy, dealing an additional 10 (3d6) necrotic damage on a hit.

– **Shadow Step:** As a bonus action, the Blade Wraith can teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space it can see that is in dim light or darkness.

**Actions:**

– **Multiattack:** The Blade Wraith makes two attacks with its Necrotic Blade.

– **Necrotic Blade:** Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3) slashing damage plus 10 (3d6) necrotic damage.

– **Soul Drain (Recharge 5-6):** The Blade Wraith targets one creature it can see within 30 feet. The target must succeed on a DC 14 Constitution saving throw or take 21 (6d6) necrotic damage, and the Blade Wraith regains hit points equal to the damage dealt.

**Description:** The Blade Wraith is a malevolent spirit of a long-forgotten warrior, cursed to roam the world with a blade that gleams with an unnatural sharpness. It is said that the tip of its sword can slice through the very fabric of life, leaving behind a trail of despair. The Wraith prefers to strike from the shadows, using its agility and teleportation to confuse and isolate its prey. It is relentless in its pursuit, driven by an insatiable hunger for souls to feed its dark essence.