Consume Life
As a Bonus Action, the wisp targets a dying creature nearby. If the target fails a Constitution saving throw, it dies and the wisp regains Hit Points.
Will-o'-Wisp
Will-o'-Wisp 5e reference with CR 2, type, stat block details, token resources, terrain tools, fear hooks, and monster hunt generation.
CR 2UndeadStat Block + PDFHunt Ready
Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat BlockDownload PDF
Overview
A tiny floating ball of eerie light in hues of blue, green, or yellow. It flickers and dances in the air, bobbing like a lantern, and can shrink or expand; it lures travelers into danger.
Quick 5e Answer
Will-o'-Wisp CR, type, stat block, and table tools
Will-o'-Wisp is a CR 2 undead for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 19, HP 22 (9d4), a ready stat block, a downloadable PDF, and connected encounter tools.
CR2
TypeUndead
Stat BlockOfficial SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block
PDF SheetAvailable
AC19
HP22 (9d4)
Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block
Will-o'-Wisp
Tiny, Undead, Chaotic Evil
Official SRD5e-2024srd-5.2.1-v1PDF Ready
This stat block uses official SRD 5.2.1 content under CC-BY-4.0 attribution.
Armor Class19
Hit Points22 (9d4)
Challenge2 • 450 XP
Proficiency+2
- Speed
- Fly 50 ft. (hover), Walk 0 ft.
- Initiative
- +9
- Saving Throws
- —
- Skills
- —
- Damage Resistances
- Acid, Cold, Fire, Necrotic, Thunder; Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing from nonmagical attacks
- Damage Immunities
- Lightning, Poison
- Condition Immunities
- Exhaustion, Grappled, Paralyzed, Poisoned, Prone, Restrained, Unconscious
- Senses
- Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 12
- Passive Perception
- 12
- Languages
- The languages it knew in life
STR1-5
DEX28+9
CON10+0
INT13+1
WIS14+2
CHA11+0
Traits
Ephemeral
The wisp cannot wear or carry anything.
Incorporeal Movement
The wisp can move through creatures and objects as if they were Difficult Terrain.
Variable Illumination
The wisp sheds light, which it can adjust.
Actions
Shock
Melee Spell Attack: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: Lightning damage.
Invisibility
The wisp and its light magically become invisible until it attacks, uses Consume Life, or loses concentration.
Bonus Actions
Consume Life
The wisp attempts to kill a dying creature and regain Hit Points.
Generate Terrain
Swamp
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Clear • Mud Flats • Reeds • Rotting Boardwalk
Forest
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Clear • Open Canopy • Exposed Roots • Ruined Shrine
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Will-o'-Wisp Token, Portrait, Chatbot, Terrain, Fear Hooks, Hunt Generator, and D&D 5e Resources
Will-o'-Wisp 5e reference: CR 2 undead, AC 19, HP 22 (9d4), PDF sheet, token, portrait, terrain, fear hooks, and hunt tools for Swamp, Forest. 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 Will-o'-Wisp into a focused hunt.
Using Will-o'-Wisp in play
Will-o'-Wisp can be used in Swamp, Forest when you want a CR 2 undead that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.
Will-o'-Wisp 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 Will-o'-Wisp 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 Swamp, Forest.
- Works as a CR 2 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 Will-o'-Wisp 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.
Will-o'-Wisp 5e quick FAQ
What CR is Will-o'-Wisp in D&D 5e?
Will-o'-Wisp is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 2 undead.
What type of monster is Will-o'-Wisp?
Will-o'-Wisp is listed as a undead.
Does Will-o'-Wisp 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 Will-o'-Wisp?
Yes. This page links to Will-o'-Wisp token, portrait, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and monster hunt tools for fast D&D prep.
Continue building the scene
After choosing Will-o'-Wisp, the next step is usually to connect the monster with a place, an encounter shape, a supporting cast, or a character who fears it. Use the tools below to keep building without leaving the Monster Almanac workflow.