Scream Wisp

small fey, chaotic neutral

D&D 5.5 / SRD 5.2

Challenge 3 (700 XP)

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STR
8 (-1)
DEX
18 (+4)
CON
12 (+1)
INT
10
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
16 (+3)

Defense

Armor Class
15 (natural armor)
Hit Points
45 (10d6+10 +1)
Speed
10 ft., fly 40 ft., (hover)

Treasure & Loot Common

No significant treasure

Proficiencies & Senses

Saving Throws dex
Skills
Stealth +6, Perception +4
Senses
Darkvision (60 ft.)
passive Perception 14

Characteristics

Damage Vulnerabilities
cold
Damage Resistances
—
Damage Immunities
—
Condition Immunities
—
Languages Common (mimicry only)

Traits and Actions

Flyby

Trait
The wisp doesn't provoke opportunity attacks when it flies out of an enemy's reach.

Mimicry

Trait
The wisp can mimic human voices and sounds perfectly. A creature that hears the mimicry must succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom (Insight) check to realize it is fake.

Leaf Seam Retreat

Trait
If reduced to 20 HP or less, the wisp uses its reaction to fly toward the nearest area of dense foliage, becoming Invisible until the start of its next turn.

Razor Leaf Burst

Action
Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d8+2) slashing damage.

Psychic Scream

Action
Wisdom Saving Throw Rule
Each creature within 10 feet must make a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw. On a failure, a target takes 10 (3d6) psychic damage and has disadvantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks until the end of its next turn. On a success, it takes half damage and no disadvantage.

Running the encounter

Combat Behavior

Tactics

  • Uses Mimicry to lure targets away from allies.
  • Engages with Razor Leaf Burst then retreats using Flyby.
  • Uses Psychic Scream to disrupt party coordination before fleeing.

Combat Style

Skirmisher / Ambusher

Morale

Flees if outnumbered or heavily damaged.

Appearance & presence

Monster Description

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