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Sword Wraith Commander

Sword Wraith Commander 5e reference with CR 8, type, stat block details, token resources, terrain tools, fear hooks, and monster hunt generation.

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Overview

A sword wraith commander is the deathless echo of a fallen war leader, clad in spectral armor and able to summon ghostly warriors to finish the battle it never left.

Quick 5e Answer

Sword Wraith Commander CR, type, stat block, and table tools

Sword Wraith Commander is a CR 8 undead for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 18, HP 153 (18d8 + 72), a ready stat block, a downloadable PDF, and connected encounter tools.

CR8
TypeUndead
Stat BlockOriginal 5e-Compatible Stat Block
PDF SheetAvailable
AC18
HP153 (18d8 + 72)

Original 5e-Compatible Stat Block

Sword Wraith Commander

Medium, Undead (Wraith), Lawful Evil

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This is an original Monster Almanac 5e-compatible stat block, not an official SRD stat block.

Armor Class18
Hit Points153 (18d8 + 72)
Challenge8 β€’ 3,900 XP
Proficiency+3
Speed
Walk 30 ft.
Initiative
+3
Saving Throws
Cha +7, Con +7, Str +8
Skills
Athletics +8, Perception +5, Intimidation +7
Damage Vulnerabilities
Radiant
Damage Resistances
Necrotic; Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing from nonmagical attacks
Damage Immunities
Poison
Condition Immunities
Exhaustion, Frightened, Poisoned
Senses
Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 15
Passive Perception
15
Languages
The languages it knew in life
STR20+5
DEX16+3
CON18+4
INT12+1
WIS14+2
CHA18+4

Traits

Dead Captain

Undead warriors within 30 feet deal 4 extra Necrotic damage on their first melee hit each round.

No Retreat

The commander has Advantage on saving throws against being Frightened or pushed.

Actions

Multiattack

The commander makes three Spectral Longsword attacks.

Spectral Longsword

Melee Attack Roll: +8, reach 5 ft. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) Slashing damage plus 13 (3d8) Necrotic damage.

Raise the Fallen Line (Recharge 5-6)

Up to two undead allies within 60 feet may move up to half their Speed and make one weapon attack as Reactions.

Reactions

Commander's Guard

When an undead ally within 10 feet is hit by an attack, the commander adds 3 to that ally's AC against the attack, potentially causing it to miss.

Legal Attribution

Original Monster Almanac compatible game statistics. This entry is designed for 5e-style tabletop play and does not reproduce closed-book stat block text.

Generated by Monster Almanac. This is original compatible game content, not an official SRD stat block.

License: Monster Almanac Original Compatible Content

Generate Terrain

Dungeon

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning β€’ Subterranean Draft β€’ Tight Corridors β€’ Cracked Tiles β€’ Iron Portcullis
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Urban

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning β€’ Clear β€’ Tight Alleys β€’ Carts and Stalls β€’ Clocktower Base
BaseOpen

Ruins

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning β€’ Clear β€’ Scattered Walls β€’ Rubble Fields β€’ Fallen Statue
BaseOpen

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Sword Wraith Commander Token, Portrait, Chatbot, Terrain, Fear Hooks, Hunt Generator, and D&D 5e Resources

Sword Wraith Commander 5e reference: CR 8 undead, AC 18, HP 153 (18d8 + 72), PDF sheet, token, portrait, terrain, fear hooks, and hunt tools for Dungeon,… This page is part of the complete Monster Almanac stat block library. It includes a original 5e-compatible stat block with a downloadable PDF sheet, plus connected prep tools. Use this Monster Almanac page to move from search result to table prep: read the quick 5e reference, open the stat block, download the PDF when available, generate a token or portrait prompt, build matching terrain, create a monster-bound fear hook, and turn Sword Wraith Commander into a focused hunt.

Using Sword Wraith Commander in play

Sword Wraith Commander can be used in Dungeon, Urban, Ruins when you want a CR 8 undead that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.

Sword Wraith Commander works well as a supporting threat, recurring danger, or encounter-building piece inside a larger scene.

The attached original 5e-compatible stat block gives you a table-ready rules reference, and the PDF button keeps the sheet easy to print or save before the session.

This makes Sword Wraith Commander useful not only as a monster reference, but also as a scene-shaping piece for travel danger, dungeon pressure, wilderness discovery, or a stronger narrative threat.

Why this monster is useful

  • Fits naturally into Dungeon, Urban, Ruins.
  • Works as a CR 8 option for encounter building and pacing.
  • Connects directly with a stat block, downloadable PDF, portrait, token, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and hunt resources.
  • Helps game masters move from reference to actual tabletop use more quickly.

Quick ideas for scene building

  • Use Sword Wraith Commander as a wandering threat tied to the local environment.
  • Pair the monster with terrain from the environments shown above.
  • Add an NPC witness, hunter, scholar, survivor, or fearful character to frame the danger.
  • Open the chatbot resource to give the creature more roleplay or lore flavor.
  • Use the hunt generator to turn this monster into a focused adventure hook.

Sword Wraith Commander 5e quick FAQ

What CR is Sword Wraith Commander in D&D 5e?

Sword Wraith Commander is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 8 undead.

What type of monster is Sword Wraith Commander?

Sword Wraith Commander is listed as a undead.

Does Sword Wraith Commander have a 5e stat block?

Yes. This page includes a original 5e-compatible stat block and a downloadable PDF sheet.

Can I generate a token or hunt for Sword Wraith Commander?

Yes. This page links to Sword Wraith Commander token, portrait, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and monster hunt tools for fast D&D prep.