Ghasts are the apex predators of the ghoul pack, distinguished from their lesser kin by a superior, twisted intellect and a truly stomach-turning stench of rot. This foul odor is so potent that it can nauseate and weaken the living before they even enter melee range. While they share the same unquenchable hunger for flesh, Ghasts often serve as the cruel leaders of ghoul bands, organizing the feral hunger of their pack into more effective, deadly ambushes.

Physically, they appear as more robust and muscular versions of ghouls, often retaining tattered remnants of the finery they wore in life. They possess a terrifying increased Strength and Dexterity, though their obsession with the grave leaves them with a lower Intelligence. Their most feared ability is a paralyzing touch so potent it can bypass the natural resistances of Elves, leaving even the most agile defenders helpless to the feast that follows.