Ghoul (Animate Dead)

For the non-playable Race and enemy see Ghoul.

Ghouls are an Undead creature in Baldur's Gate 3. This particular Ghoul type can be created through the level five variant of the Animate Dead spell, Animate Dead: Ghoul.

Ghoul
Medium Undead
Level 6 Ghoul
Stats
Armour Class	17
Hit points	35
Movement speed	9 m (30 ft)
Weight	45 kg ( lb)
Initiative	+3
Ability scores
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA 16 (+3) 17 (+3) 10 (0) 11 (+0) 10 (0) 8 (-1)
Proficiency bonus	+3
Saving throws	Str +3 Dex +3 Con 0 Int 0 Wis 0 Cha -1
Resistances
Immune	Poison
Features
Opportunity Attack	Automatically attack an enemy moving out of your reach.
Darkvision	Can see in the dark up to 12m.

Spells and abilities

 Claws ()

2d4 (2~8) + Strength modifier Slashing

Lash out with deadly claws and possibly  Paralyse the target.

CON Save

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

 Devour ()

Devour a  Downed creature, killing it instantly.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

Recharge: Per turn

Notes

• Flying ghouls are immune to  Demonspirit Madness. This prevents them from being driven  Mad due to a failed Wisdom saving throw when the summoner wears Abyss Beckoners.