CR 8 – Dragon – Gloom Wyrm

Tier 2 play

**Monster Name:** Gloom Wyrm

**Size, Type, Alignment:** Large Dragon, Chaotic Evil

**Core Stats:** Armor Class (AC) 15, Hit Points (HP) 110, Speed 40 ft., fly 60 ft.

**Ability Scores:**

Strength 20 (+5),

Dexterity 14 (+2),

Constitution 18 (+4),

Intelligence 12 (+1),

Wisdom 15 (+2),

Charisma 16 (+3)

**Proficiencies:** Saving Throws: Dex +6, Con +8, Wis +6; Skills: Stealth +6, Perception +6

Damage Resistances: Psychic; Damage Immunities: Poison; Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened

**Senses:** Darkvision 60 ft., Blindsight 10 ft., Passive Perception 16

**Languages:** Draconic, understands Common

**Challenge Rating (CR):** 8

**Special Abilities:**

– **Shadow Veil:** The Gloom Wyrm can become invisible in dim light or darkness as a bonus action.

– **Terrifying Roar (Recharge 5-6):** Each creature within 30 feet must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened for 1 minute. A frightened target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns.

**Actions:**

– **Multiattack:** The Gloom Wyrm makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.

– **Bite:** +9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 2d10 + 5 piercing damage plus 3d6 psychic damage.

– **Claw:** +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2d6 + 5 slashing damage.

– **Breath Weapon (Recharge 5-6):** The Gloom Wyrm exhales a 30-foot cone of shadowy energy. Each creature in that area must make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw, taking 6d6 necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

**Description:** The Gloom Wyrm is a fearsome dragon that thrives in darkness, its scales shimmering with an eerie, shadowy hue. Born from the remnants of a cursed battlefield, it seeks to instill terror in the hearts of adventurers. The Gloom Wyrm employs hit-and-run tactics, using its ability to become invisible to ambush foes and retreat into the shadows, making it a cunning and unpredictable adversary. Its roar echoes through the night, leaving a lingering dread in the minds of those who hear it.