Kassoon

Poltergeist

Poltergeist

Medium undead, chaotic evilMedium undead, chaotic evil
Armor Class 1212
+/-/*
Hit Points 22 (5d8)22 ([5d8])
Speed 0 ft., fly 50 ft. (hover)0 ft., fly 50 ft. (hover)

STR
1 (-5)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
11 (+0)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
11 (+0)

Token URL:
Saving Throws
Skills
Damage Vulnerabilities
Damage Resistances acid, cold, fire, lightning, thunder; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks
Damage Immunities necrotic, poison
Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, grappled, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, prone, restrained, unconscious charmed, exhaustion, grappled, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, prone, restrained, unconscious
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages understands all languages it knew in life but can't speakunderstands all languages it knew in life but can't speak
PB +2
Challenge 2 (450 XP)

[+instructions]

Incorporeal Movement. The poltergeist can move through other creatures and objects as if they were difficult terrain. It takes 5 (1d10) force damage if it ends its turn inside an object.

Invisibility. The poltergeist is invisible.

Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the poltergeist has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.

[b]Incorporeal Movement.[/b] The poltergeist can move through other creatures and objects as if they were difficult terrain. It takes 5 ([1d10]) force damage if it ends its turn inside an object.

[b]Invisibility.[/b] The poltergeist is invisible.

[b]Sunlight Sensitivity.[/b] While in sunlight, the poltergeist has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.

Actions

Forceful Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 10 (3d6) force damage.

Telekinetic Thrust. The poltergeist targets a creature or unattended object within 30 feet of it. A creature must be Medium or smaller to be affected by this magic, and an object can weigh up to 150 pounds.

If the target is a creature, the poltergeist makes a Charisma check contested by the target's Strength check. If the poltergeist wins the contest, the poltergeist hurls the target up to 30 feet in any direction, including upward. If the target then comes into contact with a hard surface or heavy object, the target takes 1d6 damage per 10 feet moved.

If the target is an object that isn't being worn or carried, the poltergeist hurls it up to 30 feet in any direction. The poltergeist can use the object as a ranged weapon, attacking one creature along the object's path (+4 to hit) and dealing 5 (2d4) bludgeoning damage on a hit.

[b]Forceful Slam.[/b] Melee Weapon Attack: [+4] to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 10 ([3d6]) force damage.

[b]Telekinetic Thrust.[/b] The poltergeist targets a creature or unattended object within 30 feet of it. A creature must be Medium or smaller to be affected by this magic, and an object can weigh up to 150 pounds.

If the target is a creature, the poltergeist makes a Charisma check contested by the target's Strength check. If the poltergeist wins the contest, the poltergeist hurls the target up to 30 feet in any direction, including upward. If the target then comes into contact with a hard surface or heavy object, the target takes [1d6] damage per 10 feet moved.

If the target is an object that isn't being worn or carried, the poltergeist hurls it up to 30 feet in any direction. The poltergeist can use the object as a ranged weapon, attacking one creature along the object's path (+4 to hit) and dealing 5 ([2d4]) bludgeoning damage on a hit.

Legendary Actions

 

Details

A poltergeist is the confused, invisible spirit of an individual with no sense of how he or she died. A poltergeist expresses its rage by hurling creatures and objects using the power of its shattered psyche. A poltergeist is the confused, invisible spirit of an individual with no sense of how he or she died. A poltergeist expresses its rage by hurling creatures and objects using the power of its shattered psyche.
 
Source Monster Manual, p. 279
 
Environments Underdark, Urban
 
Tactics
 
Roles | | | | | | | | | |

 

Save & Load

Monster List | Generate Random Monster | Encounter Builder

You need to be logged in to edit monsters

New Monster

Monster Statistics by Challenge Rating

CRProf. BonusACHPAttack BonusDamage / RoundSave DC
0+2<131-6<+30-1<13
1/8+2137-35+32-313
l/4+21336-49+34-513
1/2+21350-70+36-813
1+21371-85+39-1413
2+21386-100+315-2013
3+213101-115+421-2613
4+214116-130+527-3214
5+315131-145+633-3815
6+315146-160+639-4415
7+315161-175+645-5015
8+316176-190+751-5616
9+416191-205+757-6216
10+417206-220+763-6816
11+417221-235+869-7417
12+417236-250+875-8017
13+518251-265+881-8618
14+518266-280+887-9218
15+518281-295+893-9818
16+518296-310+999-10418
17+619311-325+10105-11019
18+619326-340+10111-11619
19+619341-355+10117-12219
20+619356-400+10123-14019
21+719401-445+11141-15820
22+719446-490+11159-17620
23+719491-535+11177-19420
24+719536-580+12195-21221
25+819581-625+12213-23021
26+819626-670+12231-24821
27+819671-715+13249-26622
28+819716-760+13267-28422
29+919761-805+13285-30222
30+919806-850+14303-32023

Damage Severity by Level

LevelSetbackDangerousDeadly
1-41d102d104d10
5-102d104d1010d10
11-164d1010d1018d10
17-2010d1018d1024d10

This website exists thanks to the contribution of patrons on Patreon. If you find these tools helpful, please consider supporting this site. Even just disabling your adblocker will help (it's only text and plain image ads I promise). Becoming a patron will upgrade your account to premium, giving you no ads and more features.

Shout outs: Stacey, Rob Hale, Vedie V, Mylon Schroder, Nathan, Conrad Carlson, Igor, Tiffany Mathis, Jordan Florez, Devantre Blackmon, Robert Rich, Miha Pavlovič, Mohammed Murtuza, bob leponge, TheFiendSaint, Robin Ellis-Foster, Deanna Pyle, Meme Pitt-Melton, E.D.F., Devon Bickel, IcySky121, Dan Evans, Lorena Stuart, Zee Livezey, Alexandra Nguyen, KuroKimora, Christianna Schommer, Kerry Melton, SpiritFang, Lizette Marie, DJ_Kelf, Insomic Panda, Laure Wouters, ItsWebby, paige anderson, Cassandra Keyes, Simon Wegerstedt, Naomi B, charles phillips, cgates, Darel Boyer, Rupert Borthwick, Michael Kraus, Rhys Blythe, Anthony Lopez, Nick Soucy, Dustin Gatliff, Melanie Warga, Jeremiah Walker, D. G. Speirs (The Tao of Maud), Randall Welker, Shyler Lance, Bryan Sheairs, matteo carbini, Koto Sinclair, Max Hops, Kris Drummond, Sarah Holland, Joshua David Maddox, Standish Writes, Ray Bissonnette, Joe Dalby, Joline Tran, Matt Price, ShortyMcgibble, Alex Lavigne, mtnman1979@aol.com, Parker VanDerMeide, KFB_Patreon, David Davidson, eric sun, Furbee Merchant, Jason Wenneman, Gundar Wez, Katherine Ekes Lewing, Matthew payne, Jacob Plummer, Ejay Mcmaster, RiGarou, Rebecca Montelli, John Karels, wintersanctuary, Dylan Williams, Snowy Snow, Jakasaras 4che, Nahellion, Robert D O'Dell, Alexander Garcia, Dale Wyble, Serena Verden, Alexander Griffiths, SnipsGTI, bilbens baggo, Stuart, IbKelek, Galygious, Nicole Patten, Clementine Turner, T. Alexander, Tim Mason, Maxwell Mayer, Gannon Dubay, Caio Mantovani Alves, Thobek, Aaron Teupe, Celso R Garcia III, Felix Schmäche, John, RRare, Brice Carpenter, Jordan Brazeal, Kyle Clark, Jake Lane, Adam Ruiz, Phillip P Torchia, Conor Quinn, Natalie Luttrell, Balanced Game Review, Stefan Gottschalk's, Matthew Wood, Royce Dillard, Bartis Edmond Hawley-Wall, Christina Majchrzak, jeremy baisch, Ivee Ransford, Zealot23, Nich Smith, Andre Wills, CJMAXP, Keaton Permenter, Shazear, Curran Vallejo, Leanna Orr, YaBoiBellabean, John Nazario, Gary, Gordon Alexander Fallon, Jason Clark, Topher Scott, Max Puplett
Their contribution stands as a beacon of hope for all adventurers!

Become a patron

Crypto:

QR Code
QR Code
 
[-] Login▾

Make campaigns and save encounters / combats / dice rolls and more. One step!

Username:
Password:
Forgot?

Register

Username:
Password:
Recovery Email (Optional):

Gift Premium

QR Code
QR Code