Shadows live in the dark corners of caves and dungeons, feeding on the vitality of the living. This monster is surprisingly difficult for its ½ Challenge Rating and an encounter with one can quickly turn deadly for lower-level groups of adventurers.
This article lays out some of the most powerful, unique monsters to pit your players against in your next session, listed according to their official Challenge Rating. These can be some of the most memorable moments of the game, where a player either pulls off a brilliant move or finds themselves on the bad end of an unlucky roll. Win or lose, there’s nothing like the tension of a tough encounter with a powerful enemy.
