Corpse

AC 13 (Armor Scraps) Initiative +2 (12)

HP 13 (2d8 + 4)

Speed 30 ft.

		Mod	Save
STR	10	+0	+0
DEX	14	+2	+2
CON	15	+2	+4

		Mod	Save
INT	6	−2	−2
WIS	8	−1	−1
CHA	5	−3	−3

Skills +1

Vulnerabilities Bludgeoning

Resistances Piercing and Slashing from nonmagical attacks

Immunities Poison; ,

Gear Shortsword or scimitar (rusted), Shortbow with 10 arrows (bone or wooden shafts), Shield (wooden or bone), Scraps of armor

Senses 60 ft; Passive Perception 9

Languages * Understands the languages it knew in life, but cannot speak

CR 1/2 (XP 100; PB +2)

Traits

Undead Fortitude: When reduced to 0 hit points, the skeleton makes a Constitution saving throw (DC 5 + damage taken). On a success, it drops to 1 hit point instead. Fails automatically if the damage is radiant or from a critical hit.

Unholy Resilience: Advantage on saving throws against effects that turn undead.

Reassembled Minion: If destroyed within 60 feet of a necromancer or similar evil spellcaster, it may be reanimated after 1d4 rounds unless its bones are scattered or sanctified.

Actions

Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.

Shortbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.

Bonus Actions

Bone Shield (Recharge 5–6): As a bonus action, the skeleton raises its shield, gaining +2 AC until the start of its next turn.

Reactions

Parry: If wielding a melee weapon, the skeleton can use its reaction to add +2 to its AC against one melee attack that would hit it.

Description

A Corpse (Skeleton) is a humanoid skeleton animated by necromantic energy, often found clad in the tattered remnants of its burial garb or armor. Its bones are yellowed with age or blackened by dark magic. Sockets glow with an unholy red or sickly green light, and its movements are both jerky and eerily purposeful. In Diablo, these skeletons often bear rusted swords and shields, battered armor, or crude weapons scavenged from their own tombs or the battlefield.