Wight

D&D 5e 2024 rules. Stats use the 2024 rules from the System Reference Document 5.2.1.

The Wight is a Medium undead, with Armor Class 14, 82 hit points, and Challenge Rating 3. A wight is a malevolent undead warrior driven by a hunger for life force and the command of its zombie thralls.

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Stat Block

Abilities & Attacks

Gear: Studded Leather Armor Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the wight has Disadvantage on ability checks and attack rolls. Actions Multiattack. The wight makes two attacks, using Necrotic Sword or Necrotic Bow in any combination. It can replace one attack with a use of Life Drain. Life Drain. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 13, one creature within 5 feet. Failure: 6 (1d8 + 2) Necrotic damage, and the target's Hit Point maximum decreases by an amount equal to the damage taken. A Humanoid slain by this attack rises 24 hours later as a Zombie under the wight's control, unless the Humanoid is restored to life or its body is destroyed. The wight can have no more than twelve zombies under its control at a time.

Common Questions

How much HP does a Wight have?

82 hit points.

What is a Wight's Challenge Rating?

Challenge Rating 3.

What is a Wight's Armor Class?

AC 14.

How fast can a Wight move?

Speed 30 ft.

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