CR 5 – Undead – Lava Wraith
Tier 2 play
**Monster Name:** Lava Wraith
**Size, Type, Alignment:** Medium, Undead, Chaotic Neutral
**Core Stats:** Armor Class (AC): 15, Hit Points (HP): 75, Speed: 30 ft., fly 60 ft. (hover)
**Ability Scores:**
Strength 12 (+1),
Dexterity 16 (+3),
Constitution 14 (+2),
Intelligence 10 (+0),
Wisdom 12 (+1),
Charisma 18 (+4)
**Proficiencies:**
Saving Throws: Dexterity +6, Charisma +7
Skills: Arcana +3, Stealth +6
Damage Resistances: Fire, Necrotic
Damage Immunities: Poison, Psychic
Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened
**Senses:** Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 11
Languages: Common, Infernal
Challenge Rating (CR): 5
**Special Abilities:**
– **Molten Aura:** Creatures that start their turn within 10 feet of the Lava Wraith take 5 (1d10) fire damage.
– **Wraithform:** The Lava Wraith can pass through solid objects and deal half damage to any creature within it.
**Actions:**
– **Multiattack:** The Lava Wraith makes two attacks: one with its Inferno Touch and one with its Fiery Grasp.
– **Inferno Touch:** Melee Spell Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (4d6) fire damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw or be blinded until the end of their next turn.
– **Fiery Grasp:** Ranged Spell Attack: +6 to hit, range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (3d6) fire damage, and the target is set ablaze, taking an additional 5 (1d10) fire damage at the start of their turn (DC 15 Dexterity saving throw to end, or they take the damage).
– **Lava Eruption (Recharge 5-6):** The Lava Wraith chooses a point within 60 feet; a geyser of molten rock bursts forth in a 20-foot radius, forcing each creature in that area to make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 27 (6d8) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success.
**Description:**
The Lava Wraith, born from the remnants of a tragic soul who perished at the edge of the Kilauea volcano, manifests as a shimmering entity of molten rock and dark energy. Its form constantly shifts and glows with an eerie light, cloaked in fumes of sulfur and ash. Driven by a desire for revenge against those who would approach the dangerous cliffs, it utilizes stealth and flame to catch unsuspecting foes off guard. The Lava Wraith is relentless in its pursuit, using its fiery powers to ensnare those who trespass upon its domain, embodying the fury of nature itself.