CR 5 – Undead – Arsonist Shade
Tier 2 play
**Monster Name:** Arsonist Shade
**Size, Type, Alignment:** Medium, Undead, Chaotic Evil
**Core Stats:** Armor Class (AC) 15, Hit Points (HP) 85, Speed 30 ft.
**Ability Scores:**
Strength 12 (+1),
Dexterity 16 (+3),
Constitution 14 (+2),
Intelligence 10 (+0),
Wisdom 13 (+1),
Charisma 18 (+4)
**Proficiencies:** Saving Throws: Dexterity +6, Charisma +7; Skills: Stealth +6, Deception +7
Damage Resistances: Necrotic, Fire; Damage Immunities: Poison; Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened
**Senses:** Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 12
**Languages:** Common, Infernal
**Challenge Rating (CR):** 5
**Special Abilities:**
– **Shadowy Flames:** The Arsonist Shade can create illusory flames that cause fear. Creatures within 10 feet must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until the end of their next turn.
– **Vengeful Spirit:** When reduced to 0 hit points, the Arsonist Shade can make a final attack as a ghostly flame burst, dealing 3d6 fire damage to all creatures within 15 feet (DC 15 Dexterity saving throw for half damage).
**Actions:**
– **Multiattack:** The Arsonist Shade makes two attacks with its Flame Dagger.
– **Flame Dagger:** Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1d8 + 3 fire damage.
– **Inferno Blast (Recharge 5-6):** The Arsonist Shade unleashes a wave of fire in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 4d6 fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
**Description:** The Arsonist Shade is a malevolent spirit of a pyromaniac who met a fiery end, now haunting the streets of Sydney. Cloaked in shadows, it uses its powers to manipulate fire and instill fear in the hearts of its victims. The Shade employs stealth and deception, often lurking in the shadows before striking with its flame dagger. Its ultimate goal is to spread chaos and destruction, reminiscent of its past life as a vandal, leaving a trail of fear and flames in its wake.