CR 5 – Undead – Shadowbound Enforcer

Tier 2 play

**Monster Name:** Shadowbound Enforcer

**Size, Type, Alignment:** Medium, Undead, Chaotic Evil

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

**Ability Scores:**

Strength 14 (+2),

Dexterity 16 (+3),

Constitution 12 (+1),

Intelligence 6 (-2),

Wisdom 10 (+0),

Charisma 8 (-1)

**Proficiencies:** Saving Throws: Dexterity +6, Constitution +4

Skills: Stealth +6, Intimidation +2

Damage Resistances: Necrotic, Psychic

Damage Immunities: Poison

Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened

**Senses:** Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 12

Languages: Understands Common but cannot speak

Challenge Rating (CR): 5

**Special Abilities:**

– **Shadow Stealth:** The Shadowbound Enforcer can hide in dim light or darkness as a bonus action.

– **Life Drain:** When it hits a creature with its melee attack, it regains hit points equal to half the damage dealt.

**Actions:**

– **Multiattack:** The Shadowbound Enforcer makes two melee attacks.

– **Shadow Blade:** Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 3) necrotic damage. On a critical hit, the target must succeed on a DC 14 Constitution saving throw or be paralyzed until the end of its next turn.

– **Shadowy Grasp (Recharge 5-6):** The Enforcer targets up to three creatures within 30 feet. Each must succeed on a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw or take 18 (4d8) necrotic damage and be restrained until the end of their next turn.

**Description:** The Shadowbound Enforcer is a remnant of a once-living creature, twisted by the dark powers of the Shadow Realm. Cloaked in dark, flowing shadows, it stalks its prey with an unsettling silence, preferring to ambush from the darkness. It serves as a guardian of forbidden knowledge or hidden treasures, using its agility and stealth to outmaneuver foes. Driven by a malevolent will, it seeks to drain the life from the living, relishing the terror it instills in its victims.