CR 5 – Undead – Bullet Wraith
Tier 2 play
**Monster Name**: Bullet Wraith
**Size, Type, Alignment**: Medium Undead, Chaotic Evil
**Core Stats**: Armor Class (AC) 15, Hit Points (HP) 85, Speed 40 ft.
**Ability Scores**:
Strength 14 (+2),
Dexterity 18 (+4),
Constitution 16 (+3),
Intelligence 10 (+0),
Wisdom 12 (+1),
Charisma 6 (-2)
**Proficiencies**:
Saving Throws: Dexterity +7, Wisdom +4
Skills: Stealth +7, 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 13
Languages: Understands Common but cannot speak
Challenge Rating (CR): 5
**Special Abilities**:
– **Ethereal Step**: The Bullet Wraith can shift into the Ethereal Plane as a bonus action, allowing it to avoid attacks and reposition itself, returning to the material plane at the start of its next turn.
– **Shadowy Resurgence**: When reduced to 0 hit points, the Bullet Wraith can make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw. On a success, it drops to 1 hit point instead and can immediately make an attack.
**Actions**:
– **Multiattack**: The Bullet Wraith makes two shadowy claw attacks.
– **Shadow Claw**: Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 4) necrotic damage. A target hit by this attack must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or have disadvantage on attack rolls until the end of its next turn.
– **Ghostly Blast (Recharge 5-6)**: The Bullet Wraith releases a wave of dark energy in a 20 ft. cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 27 (6d8) necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
**Description**: The Bullet Wraith is an ominous spirit born from the violent deaths of those caught in a brutal crossfire. It drifts through the world, embodying the rage and sorrow of lost lives. Its tactics involve utilizing mobility and surprise to strike from the shadows, creating an atmosphere of dread among its foes. The Wraith's demeanor is vengeful and relentless, often targeting the weak or those who remind it of its own demise.