Shadow 5e Stat Block: AC, HP, CR, and Actions

Armor Class

12 (dex)

Hit Points

(3d8+3)

Speed:

Walk 40 ft.,

STR 6 (-2)

DEX 14 (+2)

CON 13 (+1)

INT 6 (-2)

WIS 10 (+0)

CHA 8 (-1)

Saving Throws: —

Skills:

Stealth +4

Damage Vulnerabilities: radiant

Damage Resistances: acid, cold, fire, lightning, thunder, bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical weapons

Damage Immunities: necrotic, poison

Condition Immunities: Exhaustion, Frightened, Grappled, Paralyzed, Petrified, Poisoned, Prone, Restrained

Senses:

darkvision 60 ft.

Passive Perception:

Languages: -

CR:

1/2

(100 XP)

Proficiency Bonus: 2

Amorphous. The shadow can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing.
Shadow Stealth. While in dim light or darkness, the shadow can take the Hide action as a bonus action. Its stealth bonus is also improved to +6.
Sunlight Weakness. While in sunlight, the shadow has disadvantage on attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws.

Strength Drain - Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2) necrotic damage, and the target's Strength score is reduced by 1d4. The target dies if this reduces its Strength to 0. Otherwise, the reduction lasts until the target finishes a short or long rest. If a non-evil humanoid dies from this attack, a new shadow rises from the corpse 1d4 hours later.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of creature is the Shadow in D&D 5e?

The Shadow is a Medium undead with chaotic evil alignment in D&D 5th Edition.

What is the Shadow's challenge rating in D&D 5e?

The Shadow has a Challenge Rating (CR) of 1/2, worth 100 XP.

What are the Shadow's hit points and armor class in D&D 5e?

The Shadow has 16 hit points (3d8+3) and an Armor Class of 12 in D&D 5th Edition.

What is the Shadow resistant to in D&D 5e?

The Shadow has resistance to: acid, cold, fire, lightning, thunder, bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical weapons.

What damage types is the Shadow immune to in D&D 5e?

The Shadow is immune to these damage types or sources: necrotic, poison.

What conditions is the Shadow immune to in D&D 5e?

The Shadow is immune to the following conditions: Exhaustion, Frightened, Grappled, Paralyzed, Petrified, Poisoned, Prone, Restrained.