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Overshadow

Large Undead · Chaotic Evil · CR 4

  • Undead
  • Large
  • Tier 1
  • Evil

CR 4 large undead, chaotic evil — that's Overshadow. Native to underground. Sourced from Tome of Beasts 2.

Stat Block

Challenge Rating
4
Type
Undead
Size
Large
Alignment
Chaotic Evil
Speed
40
Habitats
Underground
Sources
Tome of Beasts 2

Ecology

Overshadow is a creature that has crossed the threshold of death; its continued presence is itself a violation of natural law. It is most often found in underground regions. It is large-sized, which shapes how it hunts, hides, or fights.

Behaviour

Overshadow is haunted by what it was in life; its goals echo old grievances or the will of the necromancer who raised it. Its Chaotic Evil alignment shapes how it engages with the world — predictable in tendency, even when unpredictable in detail. It is intelligent enough to plan, scheme, or remember.

Origin

Overshadow is introduced in Kobold Press's Tome of Beasts 2 (2020). Undead are the wounds the Negative Plane leaves on the mortal world — every undead has a death story behind it. Within a campaign, its existence anchors a region with the kind of weight only an old, named species carries.

CR 4 monstersAll UndeadsUnderground

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Frequently Asked Questions about Overshadow

What is the challenge rating of Overshadow?
Listed CR for Overshadow: 4. Match it to a party that fits parties at the start of their adventuring careers.
What type of creature is Overshadow?
Overshadow is classified as a undead in D&D 5e, large size, chaotic evil alignment.
Where does Overshadow live?
The bestiary places Overshadow in Underground.
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