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Cadaver Sprite

Tiny · Undead · CR 1/2 · Neutral Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 2

20 (8d4)

1/2

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-3

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Tiny

Type Undead

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 100

Initiative Bonus +4

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Swim 10 ft (3 m)

Climb 10 ft (3 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 11

Skills

Perception +3 Stealth +8

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison

Damage Vulnerabilities

bludgeoning

Condition Immunities

exhaustion, poisoned

Actions

Corrupting Bite

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+4 plus 1d4 necrotic damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d4 + 4) piercing damage plus 2 (1d4) necrotic damage, and the target must make a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or take 2 (1d4) necrotic damage at the start of its next turn.

Invisibility

The cadaver sprite magically turns invisible until it attacks, or until its concentration ends (as if concentrating on a spell). Any equipment the sprite wears or carries is invisible with it.

Shortbow

+6 to hit, range 40/160 ft (12.2/48.8 m). Hit: 1d6+4 piercing damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, range 40/160 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) piercing damage. The target must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving throw or become poisoned for 1 minute. If its saving throw result is 5 or lower, the poisoned target falls unconscious for the same duration, or until it takes damage or another creature takes an action to shake it awake.

About Cadaver Sprite

Cadaver Sprite is a tiny undead with a Challenge Rating of 1/2. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 20 hit points (derived from 8d4).

GM Tips: Using Cadaver Sprite

2 tips available

When using Cadaver Sprite in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Minion Strategy: Use as scouts or minions for larger threats
Group Tactics: Group 3-4 together to pose a moderate threat

Player Guide: Facing Cadaver Sprite

2 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Easy Target: This creature is weak - focus on other threats
Group Threat: Multiple can be dangerous - use area attacks

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 2 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 75 XP
Hard: 112 XP
Deadly: 150 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Cadaver Sprite?: Cadaver Sprite has a Challenge Rating of 1/2, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.5.
What type of creature is Cadaver Sprite?: Cadaver Sprite is a Tiny Undead, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.