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Overshadow

Large · Undead · CR 4 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 2

90 (12d10+24)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-2

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Undead

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 1100

Initiative Bonus +4

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 11

Skills

Stealth +6

Languages

the languages it knew in life

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

necrotic, poison

Damage Resistances

acid, cold, fire, lightning, thunder; bludgeoning, piercing and slashing from nonmagical weapons

Damage Vulnerabilities

radiant

Condition Immunities

exhaustion, frightened, grappled, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, prone, restrained

Traits

Amorphous

The overshadow can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing.

Shadow Stealth

While in dim light or darkness, the overshadow can take the Hide action as a bonus action.

Sunlight Weakness

While in sunlight, the overshadow has disadvantage on attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws.

Actions

Bringer of Darkness

The overshadow dims the light around it. The radius of each light source within 60 feet of it is halved for 1 minute. The overshadow can't use this action while in sunlight.

Multiattack

The overshadow makes two strength drain attacks.

Strength Drain

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d8+4 necrotic damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) 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.

About Overshadow

Overshadow is a large undead with a Challenge Rating of 4. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 90 hit points (derived from 12d10+24).

Overshadow has communication capabilities including the languages it knew in life. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Overshadow

1 tips available

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

Amorphous Movement: This creature can squeeze through spaces as small as 1 inch! Traditional barriers are ineffective. Use 'Wall of Force', 'Forcecage', or magical barriers to contain it.

Player Guide: Facing Overshadow

1 strategies available

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

Contain Amorphous Creature: This creature can squeeze through tiny spaces! Traditional barriers won't work. Use 'Wall of Force', 'Forcecage', or magical barriers. 'Create Bonfire' can block movement.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

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

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 6 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 2,000 XP
Hard: 3,000 XP
Deadly: 4,000 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 Overshadow?: Overshadow has a Challenge Rating of 4, making it appropriate for parties of level 4.0.
What type of creature is Overshadow?: Overshadow is a Large Undead, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Overshadow speak?: Overshadow can communicate in the languages it knew in life.