CR 7 – Undead – Frostbound Wraith (1)
Tier 2 play
**Frostbound Wraith**
Medium Undead, Chaotic Evil
Core Stats: Armor Class (AC) 15, Hit Points (HP) 85 (10d8 + 40), Speed 0 ft., Fly 60 ft. (hover)
Ability Scores:
Strength 10 (+0),
Dexterity 16 (+3),
Constitution 18 (+4),
Intelligence 12 (+1),
Wisdom 14 (+2),
Charisma 20 (+5)
Proficiencies: Saving Throws: Wis +5, Cha +8; Skills: Stealth +6, Persuasion +8
Damage Resistances: Cold, Necrotic; Damage Immunities: Poison, Psychic; Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened, Paralyzed
Senses: Darkvision 60 ft., Truesight 120 ft., Passive Perception 12
Languages: Common, Infernal
Challenge Rating (CR): 7
**Special Abilities:**
– **Chill of the North:** Any creature that starts its turn within 10 feet of the Frostbound Wraith must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or take 10 (3d6) cold damage and have its speed halved until the end of its next turn.
– **Haunting Presence:** The Frostbound Wraith can use its action to frighten one creature it can see within 60 feet. The target must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened for 1 minute. The frightened target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns.
**Actions:**
– **Multiattack:** The Frostbound Wraith makes two attacks with its Frost Touch.
– **Frost Touch:** Melee Spell Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 22 (4d10) cold damage. On a critical hit, the target must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or be paralyzed until the end of its next turn.
– **Blizzard Burst (Recharge 5-6):** The Frostbound Wraith releases a wave of icy energy in a 30-foot radius. Each creature in that area must make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw, taking 35 (10d6) cold damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Creatures that fail the save are also blinded until the end of their next turn.
**Description:** The Frostbound Wraith is a spectral remnant of those lost to the bitter cold, forever cursed to wander the frozen wastelands. Its icy form glides silently through the air, leaving a trail of frost in its wake. Known to emerge during severe winter storms, these wraiths embody the despair of those who succumbed to the polar vortex, seeking to drain warmth and life from the living. Tactically, they prefer to strike from the shadows, using their chilling abilities to weaken and terrify their foes before closing in for the kill.