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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Thomas Rainsborough" data-source="post: 8657365" data-attributes="member: 7036502">Keep in mind the comment I made in my OP. The minimum level chars would be when facing this would be 8th level. A 9th level char is needed for Greater Restoration. So it is entirely likely the party would have the spell, or know "someone" who does. As for the multi-attacks, this is just one option for its attack function. This is another one, taken from the existing stat block. But I  bumped the monster from a 10th level caster per page 129 of Mord's, to 11th level, thereby giving the monster 3 attacks as opposed to 2 with Grave Bolt. (see below). This Life Drain option would be more of a coup de grace against a badly damaged char, as various spells or the Grave Bolt would be likely a better option for pure damage dealing.Is this a CR8 anymore? Not by a long shot. But through my experience as a DM I know that the CR rating system falls apart at very low (sub 1) and mid-level (CR 7ish) when comparing party strength to a matched CR monster. Grave Bolts. Ranged Spell Attack: + 9 to hit, range 120 ft., 3 attacks. Hit: 18 (4d8) necrotic damage. If the target is Large or smaller, it must succeed on a DC 17 Strength saving throw or become restrained as shadowy tendrils wrap around it for 1 minute. A restrained target can use its action to repeat the saving throw, ending the effect on itself on a success.</blockquote>