Wraith

Medium undead (incorporeal)

Armor Class: 3
Hit Dice: 4 (average 14 hp)
Movement: 120 ft / 240 ft flying
Attacks: 1 touch (energy drain)
Morale: 12 (fearless)
Alignment: Chaotic
XP: 400

Description

Wraiths are powerful undead spirits — a higher order of the wight. They appear as dark, shifting shadows with faintly visible features. They float above the ground and can fly at tremendous speed.

Special Abilities

Energy Drain: Each hit permanently drains 1 experience level (as Wight).

Weapon Resistance: Silver arrows deal half a die of damage. Magic arrows deal 1 die of damage. Normal weapons are ineffective. All magical weapons that hit deal normal damage.

Incorporeal Movement: Wraiths can pass through walls and physical barriers.

Turn Undead: A Cleric may attempt to turn Wraiths normally, though with difficulty.

Tactics / Encounter / Notes

Wraiths are cunning hunters. They can pass through walls and doors, making them nearly impossible to flee from in a dungeon. Their speed in the air makes escape in the open equally futile.

20% chance the encounter is at their lair.

Treasure

Wraith lairs contain Type E treasure.