CR 5 – Undead – Violent Wraith
Tier 2 play
**Monster Name**
Violent Wraith
**Size, Type, Alignment**
Medium, Undead, Chaotic Evil
**Core Stats:**
Armor Class (AC): 15
Hit Points (HP): 84 (12d8 + 24)
Speed: 0 ft., Fly 50 ft. (hover)
**Ability Scores:**
Strength 10 (+0),
Dexterity 17 (+3),
Constitution 14 (+2),
Intelligence 1 (-5),
Wisdom 12 (+1),
Charisma 14 (+2)
**Proficiencies:**
Saving Throws: Wisdom +4, Charisma +5
Skills: Stealth +6
Damage Resistances: Psychic; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
Damage Immunities: Poison, Necrotic
Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened, Paralyzed
**Senses:**
Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 11
Languages: Understands all languages it knew in life but can't speak
Challenge Rating (CR): 5
**Special Abilities:**
– **Incite Malice:** As a bonus action, the Violent Wraith can force one creature within 30 feet to make a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the target becomes frightened until the end of its next turn.
– **Possessive Strike:** When the Violent Wraith successfully hits a creature with a melee attack, it can choose to possess that creature until the end of its next turn. The target must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be incapacitated during this time.
**Actions:**
– **Multiattack:** The Violent Wraith makes two Wraith Swipe attacks.
– **Wraith Swipe:** Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
– Hit: 14 (2d8 + 3) necrotic damage. On a hit, the wraith drains vitality, regaining hit points equal to half the necrotic damage dealt.
– **Haunting Strike (Recharge 5-6):** The Violent Wraith emits a terrifying wail in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 21 (6d6) psychic damage and is frightened until the end of its next turn. On a successful save, it takes half damage and is not frightened.
**Description:**
The Violent Wraith is a malevolent spirit, twisted by its experiences in life and death. Originally a victim of violence, this creature now manifests its anger and torment, seeking revenge on the living. The wraith floats silently, its form shifting and indistinct, often manifesting as a shadow cloaked in dark mist. In combat, it targets the most vulnerable foes first, using its fear-inducing abilities to disrupt party cohesion. The wraith's tactics rely on stealth, targeting any who display signs of weakness. Whether it haunts its foes or possesses them, the Violent Wraith ensures that no one escapes the darkness it embodies.