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{{5epointer|Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft|setting=I'Cath}}
{{5e Monster
|name=Jiangshi 
|sorttext=
|refs=<ref name="vrgtr.236">{{Cite Pub|Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft|pages=236}} Licensed: &copy; Wizards of the Coast.</ref> <ref name="habuo">habitat - unofficial. [user]</ref>
|size=Medium
|type=Undead
|swarm= <!--If swarm, size of individual creature in swarm-->
|subtype= <!--Elf, Goblinoid, etc.-->
|align= <!--Lawful Good, Chaotic Evil-->
|ac=16 
|acfluff=natural armor 
|hp=119 
|hd=
|speed=20 ft.

|saves={{5eCon}}, {{5eInt}}, {{5eWis}}, {{5eCha}}
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|conditionimminities={{srd5lc|Charmed}}, {{srd5lc|Exhaustion}}, {{srd5lc|Frightened}}, {{srd5lc|Paralyzed}}, {{srd5lc|Poisoned}}
|senses={{srd5lc|Darkvision}} 120 ft.
|perception=12 <!--Passive-->
|languages=any language it knew in life
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|habitat=Shadowfell, Underground, Urban
|plane=Shadowfell
|cr=9 <!--Challenge Rating-->
|xp= <!--Experience points for destroying-->
|canon=true
|pointer=true
|summary=Undead soul traped in its corpse. <!-- 1-2 line unofficial, UNPLAGIRIZED, description --> 

|feature1=Jiangshi Weakness
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|fdesc1=The jiangshi has the following flaws:
* ''Fear of Its Own Reflection.''
* ''Susceptible to Holy Symbols.''

|feature2=Unusual Nature
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|fdesc2=The jiangshi doesn't require air.

|action1=Multiattack
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|action2=Slam
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|adesc2=''{{SRD5|Melee Weapon Attack}}''

|action3=Consume Energy
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|action4=Change Shape
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|adesc4={{SRD5trait}} The jiangshi {{srd5lc|Polymorph}}s into a {{SRD5|Beast}}, a Humanoid, or an {{SRD5|Undead}} that is {{SRD5|Medium}} or {{SRD5|Small}} or back into its true form. Its statistics, other than its size, are the same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying is absorbed or borne by the new form (the jiangshi's choice). It reverts to its true form if it dies.

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==Sources and Notes==
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===Related Articles===
* {{SRD5|Wight}}
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Author	Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft +
CRval	9 +
Canon	true +
Challenge Rating	9 +
Creature Name	Jiangshi +
Experience Points	5,000 +
Features	Jiangshi Weakness +, Unusual Nature +, Multiattack +, Slam +, Consume Energy + and Change Shape +
Habitat	Shadowfell +, Underground + and Urban +
Hit Points	119 +
Name	Jiangshi +
Plane	Shadowfell +
Publication	Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft +
Setting	I'Cath +
Size	Medium +
SortText	Jiangshi 5e +
Summary	Undead soul traped in its corpse. +
Type	Undead +