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{{Infobox creature
| name = Poltergeist
| name = Poltergeist
| image = Poltergeist Model.png
| image = Poltergeist Model.png
| imagesize = 0.5
| race = [[Undead]]
| race = Undead
| size = Medium
| size = Medium
| type = Undead
| type = Undead
| hit_points = 52
| e hp = 28
| armour_class = 14
| hp = 40
| weight_kg = 1
| t hp = 52
| weight_lb = 2
| ac = 14
| level = 8
| weight kg = 1
| str = 1
| str = 1
| dex = 14
| dex = 14
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| wis = 10
| wis = 10
| cha = 13
| cha = 13
 
| resistances = Slashing resistant nm, Piercing resistant nm, Bludgeoning resistant nm, Acid resistant full, Thunder resistant full, Necrotic immunity, Fire resistant full, Lightning resistant full, Cold resistant full, Poison immunity
| nonmagic resistant1 = Bludgeoning
| conditions = Invisible
| nonmagic resistant2 = Piercing
| passives = Darkvision, Ethereal, Innate Invisibility, Incorporeal Movement, Opportunity Attack, Unearthly, Careful Veil
| nonmagic resistant3 = Slashing
| resistant1 = Acid
| resistant2 = Cold
| resistant3 = Fire
| resistant4 = Lightning
| resistant5 = Thunder
| immune1 = Necrotic
| immune2 = Poison
| condition1_name = Invisible
| condition1_description = Advantage on Attack rolls and imposes disadvantage on enemy Attack Rolls.
 
| feature1_name = Darkvision
| feature1_description = Can see in the dark up to 12m.
| feature2_name = Ethereal
| feature2_description = Cannot be Shoved, Thrown, or used as an Improvised Weapon.
| feature3_name = Innate Invisibility
| feature3_description = Invisible by nature, this creature can only be seen through magical means.
| feature4_name = Incorporeal Movement
| feature4_description = Opportunity attacks against you have Disadvantage.
| feature5_name = Opportunity Attack
| feature5_description = Automatically attack an enemy moving out of your reach.
| feature6_name = Unearthly
| feature6_description = This creature is Immune to Falling damage.
}}
}}
'''Poltergeists''' are an Undead creature in ''Baldur's Gate 3''. They are found in the [[Lady Jannath's Estate|Jannath Estate]].
'''Poltergeists''' are an Undead creature in ''Baldur's Gate 3''. They are found in the [[Lady Jannath's Estate|Jannath Estate]].


== Attacks and abilities ==
== Attacks and abilities ==
{{Feature box|name=Telekinetic Thrust|image name=Shove.webp
{{Feature box|Telekinetic Thrust}}
|* Shove a creature within range with your mind, behaves as a ranged [[Shove]].
{{Action|bonus}}}}
 
{{Feature box|name=Forceful Throw|image name=Throw.webp|Throw an item at a creature, wounding it and possibly knocking it {{cond|Prone}}.
 
Heavier items deal more damage.
 
{{Range|melee}}


{{Action}}}}
{{Feature box|Forceful Throw}}


{{Feature box|name=Withering Touch|image name=Inflict Wounds.webp
{{Feature box|Withering Touch}}
|* Melee attack which deals {{DamageText|4d8 + 3|Necrotic}} damage.
{{Action}}}}


{{Feature box|name=Fly (Class Action)|image name= Fly.webp
{{Feature box|Fly (Class Action)}}
|* Fly through the air using movement speed.
{{Action|movement}}}}


== Tactics ==
== Tactics ==
* Poltergeists will initially have the condition {{cond|Invisible}}, and will cause damage by throwing furniture. If a party member has the condition {{cond|See Invisibility}} or {{cond|Volo's Ersatz Eye}}, they will become {{cond|Revealed}} for one turn.
* Poltergeists will initially have the condition {{cond|Invisible}}, and will cause damage by throwing furniture. If a party member has the condition {{cond|See Invisibility}} or {{Pass|Volo's Ersatz Eye (passive feature)}}, they will become {{cond|Revealed}} for one turn.
* Poltergeists will only be drawn into battle if they are revealed, otherwise they can be ignored entirely (although they will continue throwing furniture).
* Poltergeists will only be drawn into battle if they are revealed, otherwise they can be ignored entirely (although they will continue throwing furniture).
* They can fly down from the upper levels of the estate, so it may be best to wait for them to come closer rather then traversing into areas where [[Cursed Skull]]s are still active.
* They can fly down from the upper levels of the estate, so it may be best to wait for them to come closer rather then traversing into areas where [[Cursed Skull]]s are still active.

Latest revision as of 18:45, 25 June 2024

Poltergeists are an Undead creature in Baldur's Gate 3. They are found in the Jannath Estate.

Attacks and abilities[edit | edit source]

D10 Force.png 3d10 + 4 (7~34) Damage TypesForce damage

Shove a target with your mind.

The shove distance depends on your Strength and the target's weight.

STR Save
 Range: 9 m / 30 ft
D10 Bludgeoning.png 1d10 (1~10) Damage TypesBludgeoning damage

Throw an item at a creature, wounding it and possibly knocking it Prone Prone.
DEX Save
 Range: 18 m / 60 ft
AoE: 1 m / 3 ft (Radius)
D8 Necrotic.png 4d8 + 3 (7~35) Damage TypesNecrotic damage

Touch a nearby creature and pour your fetid magic through its very soul.
 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft
Fly Fly ()

Fly to a target position
 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

Tactics[edit | edit source]

  • Poltergeists will initially have the condition Invisible Invisible, and will cause damage by throwing furniture. If a party member has the condition See Invisibility See Invisibility or Volo's Ersatz Eye Volo's Ersatz Eye, they will become Revealed Revealed for one turn.
  • Poltergeists will only be drawn into battle if they are revealed, otherwise they can be ignored entirely (although they will continue throwing furniture).
  • They can fly down from the upper levels of the estate, so it may be best to wait for them to come closer rather then traversing into areas where Cursed Skulls are still active.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Invisible model.

    Invisible model.

External links[edit | edit source]

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