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Wight

Wight 5e reference with CR 3, type, stat block details, token resources, terrain tools, fear hooks, and monster hunt generation.

CR 3UndeadStat Block + PDFHunt Ready
Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat BlockDownload PDF

Overview

An undead humanoid with shriveled, pallid flesh and glowing red eyes. Its hair is stringy, its nails are long and black, and it wears rusted armor or dark robes; it wields weapons infused with necrotic energy.

Quick 5e Answer

Wight CR, type, stat block, and table tools

Wight is a CR 3 undead for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 14, HP 45 (6d8 + 18), a ready stat block, a downloadable PDF, and connected encounter tools.

CR3
TypeUndead
Stat BlockOfficial SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block
PDF SheetAvailable
AC14
HP45 (6d8 + 18)

Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block

Wight

Medium, Undead, Neutral Evil

Official SRD5e-2024srd-5.2.1-v1PDF Ready
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This stat block uses official SRD 5.2.1 content under CC-BY-4.0 attribution.

Armor Class14
Hit Points45 (6d8 + 18)
Challenge3 β€’ 700 XP
Proficiency+2
Speed
Walk 30 ft.
Initiative
+2
Saving Throws
β€”
Skills
Stealth +4, Perception +3
Damage Resistances
Necrotic; Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing from nonmagical attacks that aren't silvered
Damage Immunities
Poison
Condition Immunities
Exhaustion, Poisoned
Senses
Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 13
Passive Perception
13
Languages
The languages it knew in life
STR15+2
DEX14+2
CON16+3
INT10+0
WIS13+1
CHA15+2

Traits

Sunlight Sensitivity

While in sunlight, the wight has Disadvantage on attack rolls and Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.

Actions

Multiattack

The wight makes two Longsword attacks or two Longbow attacks. It can replace one Longsword attack with Life Drain.

Life Drain

Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) Necrotic damage, and the target's Hit Point maximum is reduced.

Longsword

Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) Slashing damage.

Longbow

Ranged Attack Roll: +4, range 150/600 ft. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) Piercing damage.

Legal Attribution

This work includes material from the System Reference Document 5.2.1 (β€œSRD 5.2.1”) by Wizards of the Coast LLC, available at https://www.dndbeyond.com/srd. The SRD 5.2.1 is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, available at https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode.

This stat block includes SRD 5.2.1 material licensed under CC-BY-4.0. Include the required SRD 5.2.1 attribution in generated PDFs.

License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International

Generate Terrain

Dungeon

Base + optional customizer

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

Urban

Base + optional customizer

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

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Wight Token, Portrait, Chatbot, Terrain, Fear Hooks, Hunt Generator, and D&D 5e Resources

Wight 5e reference: CR 3 undead, AC 14, HP 45 (6d8 + 18), PDF sheet, token, portrait, terrain, fear hooks, and hunt tools for Dungeon, Urban. This page is part of the complete Monster Almanac stat block library. It includes a official srd 5.2.1 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 Wight into a focused hunt.

Using Wight in play

Wight can be used in Dungeon, Urban when you want a CR 3 undead that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.

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

The attached official srd 5.2.1 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 Wight 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.
  • Works as a CR 3 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 Wight 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.

Wight 5e quick FAQ

What CR is Wight in D&D 5e?

Wight is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 3 undead.

What type of monster is Wight?

Wight is listed as a undead.

Does Wight have a 5e stat block?

Yes. This page includes a official srd 5.2.1 stat block and a downloadable PDF sheet.

Can I generate a token or hunt for Wight?

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