CR 7 – Undead – Golden Wraith
Tier 2 play
**Golden Wraith**
Medium Undead, Chaotic Neutral
Core Stats: Armor Class (AC) 15, Hit Points (HP) 112 (15d8 + 45), 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; Skills Stealth +6, Persuasion +7
Damage Resistances: Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
Damage Immunities: Poison, Psychic
Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened, Paralyzed, Poisoned
Senses: Darkvision 60 ft., Ethereal Sight (see 60 ft. into the Ethereal Plane), Passive Perception 12
Languages: Common, understands all languages it knew in life
Challenge Rating (CR): 7
**Special Abilities:**
– **Ethereal Jaunt:** The Golden Wraith can shift between the Material Plane and the Ethereal Plane as a bonus action.
– **Golden Aura:** Creatures that start their turn within 10 feet of the Golden Wraith must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until the start of their next turn.
**Actions:**
– **Multiattack:** The Golden Wraith makes two attacks with its Touch of Gold.
– **Touch of Gold:** Melee Spell Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (4d8) necrotic damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or have its maximum hit points reduced by the amount of necrotic damage taken until it finishes a long rest.
– **Gold Burst (Recharge 5-6):** The Golden Wraith releases a burst of golden energy in a 20-foot radius. Each creature in that area must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 27 (6d8) radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
**Description:** The Golden Wraith is the restless spirit of a once-wealthy merchant, cursed to guard the gold he hoarded in life. This spectral being appears as a shimmering, translucent figure draped in tattered golden robes, with an aura that glimmers ominously. It uses its ethereal abilities to evade attacks and frighten intruders, luring them into traps or ambushes to protect its treasure. The Wraith is cunning and will manipulate the environment to its advantage, often using shadows and illusions to confuse and mislead its foes.