Gloamwing

Large Undead, Neutral Evil

Armor Class 16 (natural armor)

Hit Points 136 (16d10 + 48)

Speed 30 ft., fly 60 ft.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-2

Saving Throws STR +8, DEX +6

Skills Perception +3, Stealth +6

Damage Resistances necrotic; bludgeoning, piercing, slashing, from nonmagical attacks

Damage Immunities poison

Condition Immunities Charmed, Exhaustion, Frightened, Poisoned

Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 13

Languages understands Common

Challenge 8 (3,900 XP)

Traits

Death Link. If its specter rider is reduced to 0 hit points, the gloamwing is destroyed.

Flyby. The gloamwing doesn't provoke an opportunity attack when it flies out of an enemy's reach.

Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the gloamwing has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.

Actions

Multiattack. The gloamwing makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its claws.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit:18 (3d8 + 5) piercing damage.

Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit:15 (3d6 + 5) slashing damage.

Lore

A gloamwing's head is almost ratlike, with prominent teeth, and its leathery skin is stretched tight over its skull, where its eyes are empty sockets. Its body is mottled with bony plates, and great wings stretch from its shoulders.