Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Admiral Soulrend fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.

Regeneration. Soulrend regains 20 hit points at the start of his turn if he has at least 1 hit point.

Revenant Aura. Enemies within 30 feet must make a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw at the start of their turn or become frightened until the end of their next turn.

Shipmaster’s Command. As a bonus action, command his ship to take one of these actions:

• Rally the Crew: Crew gains advantage on attacks and saves for 1 minute.
• Boost the Ship's Speed: Ship doubles its movement speed for 1 round.

Phantom Captain. Soulrend can phase through non-magical objects up to 10 feet thick as an action.

Frightful Presence (Recharge 5-6). Each creature within 120 feet must make a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. Repeat save at the end of each turn to end.

Multiattack. Makes three attacks with his Ghostly Cutlass or Spectral Shot.

• Ghostly Cutlass. Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3d8 + 6 slashing plus 3d6 necrotic damage.

• Spectral Shot. Ranged Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 2d10 + 4 necrotic damage. DC 18 Constitution saving throw or gain one level of exhaustion.

Tidal Fury (Recharge 5-6). Conjures a wave in a 60-ft line, 10 ft wide. DC 20 Strength saving throw, taking 10d8 bludgeoning damage and knocked prone on fail. Half damage and no prone if successful.

Parry. Adds +3 to AC against one melee attack that would hit him with his Ghostly Cutlass.

Retaliatory Strike. When hit by a melee attack within 10 feet, can make one attack with his Ghostly Cutlass.

Admiral Soulrend can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. Regains spent actions at the start of his turn.

• Spectral Strike. Makes one attack with his Ghostly Cutlass.
• Summon Drowned Marauders (2 Actions). Summons 1d4 Drowned Marauders within 30 feet.
• Frightening Visage (2 Actions). Forces all creatures within 30 feet to make a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute.
• Haunting Curse (3 Actions). Targets one creature within 60 feet. DC 18 Wisdom saving throw; on fail, deals 10d6 necrotic damage and cursed. Disadvantage on rolls against Soulrend until lifted.

If reduced to 100 hit points or fewer, enters a Vengeful Frenzy: Attacks and checks have advantage; can use Tidal Fury as bonus action; Regeneration increases to 40 hit points per turn.