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Specter 5e

Medium Undead, Chaotic Evil

The Specter is a medium undead in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 1 (200 XP). It has 12 AC and 22 hit points. A translucent figure drifts through the air, its once-human form now twisted by death and hatred, wispy tendrils of ectoplasm trailing from its incorporeal hands.

Armor Class

12

Hit Points

22

Challenge

1

200 XP

A translucent figure drifts through the air, its once-human form now twisted by death and hatred, wispy tendrils of ectoplasm trailing from its incorporeal hands.

Speed Walk fly 50
STR -5 (1)
DEX +2 (14)
CON +0 (11)
INT +0 (10)
WIS +0 (10)
CHA +0 (11)
Damage Immun. Immune: Necrotic, Poison; Resistant: Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Thunder, Nonmagical Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing
Condition Immun. Charmed, Exhaustion, Grappled, Paralyzed, Petrified, Poisoned, Prone, Restrained, Unconscious
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages Understands the languages it knew in life but can't speak

Special Traits & Features

Incorporeal Movement Sunlight Sensitivity
Undead

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

CR 1 • 200 XP

Combat Role

Medium Undead (Skirmisher / Line)

Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)

Tier 1 (Lvl 3)
Easy / Minion
Tier 2 (Lvl 7)
Easy / Minion
Tier 3 (Lvl 12)
Easy / Minion
Tier 4 (Lvl 17)
Easy / Minion
Recommended Minions & Allies: Necromancers, Skeletons, Zombies, Ghouls, Shadows, Specters
Encounter Hook: Roused by a desecrated crypt or broken seal, seeking life-essence to expand its silent graveyard court.

Tactical Recommendations

  • Aerial Mobility: Use flying speed to maintain range against melee-heavy adventurers, swooping in only to execute high-impact actions.
  • Lighting Manipulation: Exploit darkvision or blindsight in total darkness to force players to rely on torchlight or spell slots.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Challenge Rating (CR) of Specter?

Specter is a Challenge Rating 1 creature, granting 200 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Specter?

Specter has an Armor Class (AC) of 12 and approximately 22 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Specter?

For a standard party of 4 adventurers, Specter (CR 1) is suitable for tier-appropriate encounters.

Use Specter in your campaign

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