MONSTER
Gravetide Skeleton
Origins
The Gravetide Skeleton is a sentient skeleton Gravetide Skeleton
imprisoned within a magically floating iron cage. Small Undead, Neutral Evil
This wretched creature exudes a palpable, bitter
rage directed at all living beings. The intensity of Armor Class 11
its malevolence is unmistakable, reflected in the Hit Points 39 (6d8 + 12)
Speed 0 ft., fly 20 ft. (hover)
hellishly red glow emanating from its eyes.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
11 (+0) 8 (-1) 14 (+2) 14 (+1) 14 (+2) 7 (-2)
Tactics
Skills Perception +4
Gravetide Skeletons use their False Appearance Saving Throws Dex +1, Wis +4
ability and detect thoughts to study their enemies Condition Immunities Poisoned, Prone
before attacking them. They use heat metal or Damage Immunities Poison
Senses blindsight 30ft., passive
hold person in the first round and then proceed Perception 12
with Eyefire Ray, reserving command in case Languages understands the languages it
they become the focus of multiple attackers. knew in life but can’t speak
Challenge 1 (200 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +2
False Appearance. While the Gravetide
Skeleton remains motionless, it is
indistinguishable from an inanimate skeleton.
Bound to the Dirt. The Gravetide Skeleton can’t
fly higher than 20 ft. from the ground.
Behind Bars. The iron cage surrounding the
Gravetide Skeleton provides a +2 bonus to AC
and Dexterity saving throws (included in the
statistics).
Innate Spellcasting. The Gravetide Skeleton’s
spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC
12). The Gravetide Skeleton can innately cast
the following spells, requiring no
material components:
3/day each: command, shield
1/day each: detect thoughts, heat metal,
hold person
Actions
Eyefire Ray. Ranged Spell Attack: +4 to hit,
range 60 ft., one creature. Hit: 7 (1d10 + 2)
fire damage.
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