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Wraith 5e

Medium Undead, Neutral Evil

The Wraith is a medium undead in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 5 (1,800 XP). It has 13 AC and 67 hit points. A translucent specter draped in tattered funeral shrouds, its hollow eye sockets burning with malevolent hunger as it glides soundlessly through the air.

Armor Class

13

Hit Points

67

Challenge

5

1,800 XP

A translucent specter draped in tattered funeral shrouds, its hollow eye sockets burning with malevolent hunger as it glides soundlessly through the air.

Speed Walk fly 60
STR -2 (6)
DEX +3 (16)
CON +3 (16)
INT +1 (12)
WIS +2 (14)
CHA +2 (15)
Damage Immun. Immune: Necrotic, Poison; Resistant: Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Thunder, Nonmagical Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing, Nonsilvered
Condition Immun. Charmed, Exhaustion, Grappled, Paralyzed, Petrified, Poisoned, Prone, Restrained
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages The languages it knew in life

Special Traits & Features

Incorporeal Movement Sunlight Sensitivity
Undead

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 5

Combat Role

Medium Undead (Skirmisher / Line)

Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)

Tier 1 (Lvl 3)
Deadly
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 Wraith?

Wraith is a Challenge Rating 5 creature, granting 1,800 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Wraith?

Wraith has an Armor Class (AC) of 13 and approximately 67 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Wraith?

For a party of 4 adventurers, Wraith represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 5.

Use Wraith in your campaign

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