CR 7 – Type – Undead – Surveillance Wraith
Tier 2 play
**Monster Name**: Surveillance Wraith
**Size, Type, Alignment**: Medium, Undead, Neutral Evil
**Core Stats**: Armor Class (AC) 15, Hit Points (HP) 105 (14d8 + 42), Speed 0 ft., fly 60 ft. (hover)
**Ability Scores**:
Strength 10 (+0),
Dexterity 16 (+3),
Constitution 16 (+3),
Intelligence 12 (+1),
Wisdom 14 (+2),
Charisma 18 (+4)
**Proficiencies**: Saving Throws: Dex +6, Wis +5, Cha +7; Skills: Stealth +6, Insight +5
**Damage Resistances**: Necrotic, Psychic
**Damage Immunities**: Poison, Radiant
**Condition Immunities**: Charmed, Frightened, Paralyzed
**Senses**: Darkvision 60 ft., Truesight 60 ft., Passive Perception 15
**Languages**: Understands all languages it knew in life but cannot speak
**Challenge Rating (CR)**: 7 (2,900 XP)
**Special Abilities**:
– **Invisibility**: The Surveillance Wraith can become invisible as a bonus action, remaining so until it attacks or for 1 minute.
– **Facial Recognition**: Once per day, the wraith can target a creature it can see and force it to make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened for 1 minute. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
**Actions**:
– **Multiattack**: The Surveillance Wraith makes two attacks with its Spectral Grip.
– **Spectral Grip**: Melee Spell Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) necrotic damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be paralyzed until the end of its next turn.
– **Shadowed Whispers (Recharge 5-6)**: The wraith can emit eerie whispers in a 30-foot radius. Each creature in that area must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or take 21 (6d6) psychic damage and be frightened until the end of its next turn.
**Description**: The Surveillance Wraith is a haunting spirit that embodies the relentless pursuit of justice gone awry. Once a law enforcer in life, it now roams the shadows, using its abilities to stalk and terrify its prey. It utilizes stealth and invisibility to observe from afar, striking when its target is most vulnerable. Driven by an insatiable need to uncover the truth, the wraith's demeanor is cold and calculating, often preferring to manipulate its victims through fear rather than outright violence. Its spectral form is accompanied by a chilling aura, leaving a sense of dread in its wake.