Jiangshi (5e)

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I'Cath
Setting
Jiangshi (pointer) [1] [2]
Medium Undead
Armor Class: 16 (natural armor)
Hit Points: 119
Speed: 20 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
Saving Throws: Con, Int, Wis, Cha
Senses: darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages: any language it knew in life
Habitat: Shadowfell, Underground, Urban
Plane: Shadowfell
Challenge: 9 (5,000 xp)Proficiency Bonus (PB): +4

Features

Jiangshi Weakness. The jiangshi has the following flaws:

  • Fear of Its Own Reflection.
  • Susceptible to Holy Symbols.

Unusual Nature. The jiangshi doesn't require air. 

Actions

Multiattack.

Slam. Melee Weapon Attack

Consume Energy.

Change Shape. [3] The jiangshi polymorphs into a Beast, a Humanoid, or an Undead that is Medium or Small or back into its true form. Its statistics, other than its size, are the same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying is absorbed or borne by the new form (the jiangshi's choice). It reverts to its true form if it dies.

Unofficial Description: Undead soul traped in its corpse.


Sources and Notes[edit]

  1. Wizards D&D Team (18 May 2021). Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft. (5e 2014) Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 0786967250. p. 236. Licensed: © Wizards of the Coast.
  2. habitat - unofficial. [user]
  3. Trait matches the trait of the same name in the 5th ed. SRD. - Wizards RPG Team (6 May 2015). SRD-OGL v5.1. (5e 2014) Wizards of the Coast. Licensed: OGL & CC-BY.

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Facts about "Jiangshi (5e)"
AuthorVan Richten's Guide to Ravenloft +
CRval9 +
Canontrue +
Challenge Rating9 +
Creature NameJiangshi +
Experience Points5,000 +
FeaturesJiangshi Weakness +, Unusual Nature +, Multiattack +, Slam +, Consume Energy + and Change Shape +
HabitatShadowfell +, Underground + and Urban +
Hit Points119 +
NameJiangshi +
PlaneShadowfell +
PublicationVan Richten's Guide to Ravenloft +
SettingI'Cath +
SizeMedium +
SortTextJiangshi 5e +
SummaryUndead soul traped in its corpse. +
TypeUndead +