CR 6 – Undead – Stream Wraith
Tier 2 play
**Monster Name**: Stream Wraith
**Size, Type, Alignment**: Medium, Undead, Chaotic Neutral
**Core Stats**: Armor Class (AC) 14, Hit Points (HP) 85, Speed 30 ft., fly 50 ft. (hover)
**Ability Scores**:
Strength 10 (+0),
Dexterity 16 (+3),
Constitution 14 (+2),
Intelligence 12 (+1),
Wisdom 15 (+2),
Charisma 18 (+4)
**Proficiencies**: Saving Throws: Wisdom +5, Charisma +7; Skills: Stealth +6, Persuasion +7
Damage Resistances: Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
Damage Immunities: Poison, Psychic
Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened, Paralyzed
**Senses**: Darkvision 60 ft., Ethereal Sight (see 60 ft. into the Ethereal Plane), Passive Perception 12
Languages: Common, understands but cannot speak telepathically
Challenge Rating (CR): 6
**Special Abilities**:
– **Ethereal Drift**: The Stream Wraith can move through objects and creatures as if they were difficult terrain. It takes 5 (1d10) force damage if it ends its turn inside an object.
– **Haunting Presence**: Creatures within 10 feet of the Stream Wraith must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until the end of their next turn.
**Actions**:
– **Multiattack**: The Stream Wraith makes two attacks with its Spectral Touch.
– **Spectral Touch**: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 3) necrotic damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or have its maximum hit points reduced by an amount equal to the damage taken until it finishes a long rest.
– **Chilling Wave (Recharge 5-6)**: The Stream Wraith unleashes a wave of chilling energy in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 27 (6d8) cold damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. A creature that fails the save is also incapacitated until the end of its next turn.
**Description**: The Stream Wraith is a spectral entity born from the endless cycle of streaming energy, its form constantly shifting and flowing like water. Once a content creator obsessed with reclaiming a fame long lost, it now haunts the digital realms, seeking to drain the vitality of those who dare to entertain. Tactically, the Stream Wraith prefers to attack from the shadows, using its ability to drift through walls and evade detection. It enjoys toying with its prey, instilling fear before delivering a crushing blow, often targeting the most charismatic member of the party to sow discord and panic.