Grave Stalker Alpha

Large undead, neutral evil

Armor Class:15 (natural armour)

Hit Points:65 (10d10 + 10)

Speed:40 ft, climb 30 ft

Challenge:CR 5

STR

18 (+4)

DEX

16 (+3)

CON

12 (+1)

INT

10 (+0)

WIS

14 (+2)

CHA

8 (-1)

Saving Throws:STR +7, DEX +6, WIS +5

Skills:Athletics +7, Perception +5, Stealth +6

Damage Resistances:Necrotic; cold

Damage Immunities:Poison

Condition Immunities:Poisoned, Charmed, Frightened

Senses:Darkvision 120 ft, passive Perception 15

Fear Check:DC 14 WIS save.

Traits

Adaptive Tactics. The Alpha observes and adapts. If the same tactic is used against it twice in succession, it gains advantage on saves or +2 AC against that tactic until a different approach is used.

Void Resonance (Recharge 5-6). Each creature within 15 feet must succeed on a DC 13 CON save or take 7 (2d6) cold damage. The Alpha heals HP equal to half the total cold damage dealt.

Shadow Dodge (Reaction). When hit by an attack, the Alpha shifts partially into the Void. It takes half damage from the triggering attack. Once per round.

Actions

Multiattack. Two Claw attacks and one Bite.

Claw. Melee: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft. Hit: 9 (1d10 + 4) slashing damage.

Bite. Melee: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage. If the target is a living creature, the Alpha regains HP equal to half the damage dealt.

Void Shriek (Recharge 5-6). Each creature in a 15-foot cone must make a DC 14 CON save. Failure: 10 (3d6) thunder damage and deafened for 1 round. Success: half damage, not deafened.