CR 8 – Undead – Maduro Wraith
**Tier 2 play**
**Monster Name:** Maduro Wraith
**Size, Type, Alignment:** Medium Undead, Neutral Evil
**Core Stats:** Armor Class (AC) 15, Hit Points (HP) 90 (20d8), Speed 0 ft., fly 50 ft. (hover)
**Ability Scores:**
Strength 10 (+0),
Dexterity 16 (+3),
Constitution 14 (+2),
Intelligence 12 (+1),
Wisdom 16 (+3),
Charisma 18 (+4)
**Proficiencies:** Saving Throws: Wisdom +6, Charisma +7
Skills: Deception +7, Stealth +6
Damage Resistances: Necrotic, Psychic
Damage Immunities: Poison, Charmed, Frightened
Condition Immunities: Blinded, Deafened, Paralyzed
**Senses:** Darkvision 60 ft., Ethereal Sight (can see 60 ft. into the Ethereal Plane), Passive Perception 13
**Languages:** Common, Infernal
**Challenge Rating (CR):** 8
**Special Abilities:**
– **Ethereal Infiltration:** Can move between the Material Plane and Ethereal Plane as a bonus action, allowing it to avoid attacks and reposition.
– **Aura of Dread:** Creatures within 10 feet of the Maduro Wraith must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until the end of their next turn.
**Actions:**
– **Multiattack:** The Maduro Wraith makes two attacks with its Shadow Scythe.
– **Shadow Scythe:** Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) necrotic damage. The target must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or have disadvantage on attack rolls until the end of its next turn.
– **Consume Soul (Recharge 5-6):** The Wraith targets one creature it can see within 30 feet. The target must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or take 27 (6d8) necrotic damage and the Wraith regains hit points equal to half the damage dealt.
**Description:**
The Maduro Wraith is a malevolent spirit formed from the essence of a tyrant who fell during a coup. Cloaked in shadowy robes that whisper of lost power, it seeks to manipulate others and instill fear. The creature's tactics center around sowing terror and confusion among its opponents, using its ethereal nature to attack from unexpected angles. Its demeanor is cold and calculating, relishing the suffering of those it faces while drawing strength from their despair. The Maduro Wraith often lingers near sites of political turmoil, searching for souls to corrupt and control.