View source for SRD5:Will-o'-Wisp

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[[File:Will-o-the-wisp and snake by Hermann Hendrich 1823.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Will-o'-Wisp<br />by Hermann Hendrich 1823<br />via Mediawiki Commons<br />Public Domain<br />''Image is not part of the SRD'']]
{{5e Monster
|name=Will-o'-Wisp 
|refs={{SRD5ref}} <ref name="mm5.301">{{Cite Pub|Monster Manual (5e)|pages=301}} Licensed: &copy; Wizards of the Coast.</ref> <ref name="hab">Habitat &mdash; Not part of the [[SRD5]].</ref> <ref name="dmg5hab">habitat - {{pub|Dungeon Master's Guide (5e)}} p.302-305</ref>
|size=Tiny 
|type=Undead 
|swarm= 
|subtype= 
|align=Chaotic Evil 
|ac=19 
|acfluff= 
|hp=22 
|hd=9d4 
|speed=0 ft., {{srd5lc|Fly}} 50 ft. ({{srd5lc|Hover}})
|str=1
|dex=28
|con=10
|int=13
|wis=14
|cha=11
|saves= 
|skills=
|damagevulnerabilities= 
|damageresistances={{srd5lc|Acid}}, {{srd5lc|Cold}}, {{srd5lc|Fire}}, {{srd5lc|Necrotic}}, {{srd5lc|Thunder}}; {{srd5lc|Bludgeoning}}, {{srd5lc|Piercing}}, and {{srd5lc|Slashing}} from nonmagical attacks
|damageimmunity={{srd5lc|Lightning}}, {{srd5lc|Poison}}  
|conditionimmunity={{srd5lc|Exhaustion}}, {{srd5lc|Grappled}}, {{srd5lc|Paralyzed}}, {{srd5lc|Poisoned}}, {{srd5lc|Prone}}, {{srd5lc|Restrained}}, {{srd5lc|Unconscious}}
|senses={{srd5lc|Darkvision}} 120 ft.
|perception=12 <!--Passive-->
|languages=the languages it knew in life
|habitat=Forest, Swamp, Urban 
|cr=2 <!--Challenge Rating-->
|xp= <!--Experience points for destroying-->
|canon=true
|summary=Will-o'-wisps appear as floating balls of light. This light can be of any color. 

|feature1=Consume Life
|flimit1=
|fdesc1=As a {{srd5lc|Bonus Action}}, the will-o’-wisp can target one creature it can see within 5 feet of it that has 0 {{srd5lc|Hit Point}}s and is still alive. The target must succeed on a {{SRD5|DC}} 10 {{SRD5|Constitution}} {{srd5lc|Saving Throw}} against this magic or die. If the target dies, the will-o’-wisp regains 10 (3d6) hit points.

|feature2=Ephemeral
|flimit2=
|fdesc2=The will-o'-wisp can't wear or carry anything.

|feature3=Incorporeal Movement
|flimit3=
|fdesc3=The will-o’-wisp can move through other creatures and objects as if they were {{srd5lc|Difficult Terrain}}. It takes 5 (1d10) {{srd5lc|Force}} damage if it ends its turn inside an object.

|feature4=Variable Illumination
|flimit4=
|fdesc4=The will-o’-wisp sheds {{srd5lc|Bright Light}} in a 5- to 20-foot radius and {{srd5lc|Dim Light}} for an additional number of feet equal to the chosen radius. The will-o’-wisp can alter the radius as a {{srd5lc|Bonus Action}}.

|action1=Shock
|alimit1=
|adesc1=''Melee Spell Attack:'' +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. ''Hit:'' 9 (2d8) {{srd5lc|Lightning}} damage.

|action2=Invisibility
|alimit2=
|adesc2=The will-o'-wisp and its light magically become {{srd5lc|Invisible}} until it attacks or uses its Consume Life, or until its {{srd5lc|Concentraion}} ends (as if concentrating on a spell).
}}
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'''Unofficial Description:''' Will-o'-wisps appear as floating balls of light. This light can be of any color.

{{otherlore|Will-o’-wisps can be yellow, white, green, or blue. They are easily mistaken for lanterns, especially in the foggy marshes and swamps where they reside. A will-o’-wisp’s body is a globe of spongy material about 1 foot across and weighing about 3 pounds, and its glowing body sheds as much light as a torch.|{{SRD3ref}}|3.5e lore}}

===Found in Adventures===
{{5e Creature Adventure List|Will-o'-Wisp}}
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==Sources and Notes==
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Alignment	Chaotic Evil +
Author	SRD-CC v5.1 + and SRD-OGL v5.1 +
CRval	2 +
Canon	true +
Challenge Rating	2 +
Creature Name	Will-o'-Wisp +
Experience Points	450 +
Features	Consume Life +, Ephemeral +, Incorporeal Movement +, Variable Illumination +, Shock + and Invisibility +
Habitat	Forest +, Swamp + and Urban +
Hit Dice	9d4 +
Hit Points	22 +
Name	Will-o'-Wisp +
Publication	SRD-CC v5.1 + and SRD-OGL v5.1 +
Size	Tiny +
SortText	Will-o'-Wisp 5e +
Summary	Will-o'-wisps appear as floating balls of light. This light can be of any color. +
Type	Undead +