Judgment of Ash
A creature damaged by the rider's Radiant or Necrotic damage cannot regain Hit Points until the start of the rider's next turn.
Ashen Rider
Ashen Rider 5e reference with CR 16, type, stat block details, token resources, terrain tools, fear hooks, and monster hunt generation.
CR 16CelestialStat Block + PDFHunt Ready
Original 5e-Compatible Stat BlockDownload PDF
Overview
An ashen rider is a merciless celestial archon from Theros, a mounted enforcer in blackened armor that silences foes with divine dread and rains ash-laced judgment from afar.
Quick 5e Answer
Ashen Rider CR, type, stat block, and table tools
Ashen Rider is a CR 16 celestial for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 20, HP 243 (27d8 + 122), a ready stat block, a downloadable PDF, and connected encounter tools.
CR16
TypeCelestial
Stat BlockOriginal 5e-Compatible Stat Block
PDF SheetAvailable
AC20
HP243 (27d8 + 122)
Original 5e-Compatible Stat Block
Ashen Rider
Medium, Celestial (Archon), Lawful Evil
Original 5e5e-compatiblemonster-almanac-original-v1PDF Ready
This is an original Monster Almanac 5e-compatible stat block, not an official SRD stat block.
Armor Class20
Hit Points243 (27d8 + 122)
Challenge16 • 15,000 XP
Proficiency+5
- Speed
- Fly 90 ft., Walk 30 ft.
- Initiative
- +4
- Saving Throws
- Cha +11, Con +10, Dex +9, Str +12, Wis +10
- Skills
- Insight +10, Religion +9, Perception +10
- Damage Resistances
- Fire, Necrotic, Radiant; Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing from nonmagical attacks
- Damage Immunities
- Charmed, Frightened
- Condition Immunities
- Charmed, Frightened
- Senses
- Truesight 60 ft.; Passive Perception 20
- Passive Perception
- 20
- Languages
- Celestial, Common, telepathy 120 ft.
STR24+7
DEX18+4
CON20+5
INT18+4
WIS20+5
CHA22+6
Traits
Dread Mount Aura
Hostile creatures within 10 feet have Disadvantage on Wisdom saving throws.
Actions
Multiattack
The rider makes three Cinder Lance attacks.
Cinder Lance
Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +12, reach 10 ft. or range 120/360 ft. Hit: 24 (3d10 + 7) Piercing damage plus 27 (6d8) Fire or Necrotic damage, rider's choice.
Ashen Edict (Recharge 5-6)
Charisma Saving Throw: creatures of the rider's choice within 60 feet. Failure: 99 (22d8) Radiant and Necrotic damage, split evenly, and the target is Frightened until the end of its next turn. Success: Half damage.
Bonus Actions
Soot-Wing Charge
The rider flies up to 40 feet without provoking Opportunity Attacks.
Generate Terrain
Extraplanar
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Planar Instability • Warped Paths • Arcane Storm Lines • Planar Anchor
Ruins
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Clear • Scattered Walls • Rubble Fields • Fallen Statue
Temple
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Clear • Processional Steps • Polished Stone • Altar
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Ashen Rider Token, Portrait, Chatbot, Terrain, Fear Hooks, Hunt Generator, and D&D 5e Resources
Ashen Rider 5e reference: CR 16 celestial, AC 20, HP 243 (27d8 + 122), PDF sheet, token, portrait, terrain, fear hooks, and hunt tools for Extraplanar,… This page is part of the complete Monster Almanac stat block library. It includes a original 5e-compatible stat block with a downloadable PDF sheet, plus connected prep tools. Use this Monster Almanac page to move from search result to table prep: read the quick 5e reference, open the stat block, download the PDF when available, generate a token or portrait prompt, build matching terrain, create a monster-bound fear hook, and turn Ashen Rider into a focused hunt.
Using Ashen Rider in play
Ashen Rider can be used in Extraplanar, Ruins, Temple when you want a CR 16 celestial that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.
Ashen Rider works well as a supporting threat, recurring danger, or encounter-building piece inside a larger scene.
The attached original 5e-compatible stat block gives you a table-ready rules reference, and the PDF button keeps the sheet easy to print or save before the session.
This makes Ashen Rider useful not only as a monster reference, but also as a scene-shaping piece for travel danger, dungeon pressure, wilderness discovery, or a stronger narrative threat.
Why this monster is useful
- Fits naturally into Extraplanar, Ruins, Temple.
- Works as a CR 16 option for encounter building and pacing.
- Connects directly with a stat block, downloadable PDF, portrait, token, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and hunt resources.
- Helps game masters move from reference to actual tabletop use more quickly.
Quick ideas for scene building
- Use Ashen Rider as a wandering threat tied to the local environment.
- Pair the monster with terrain from the environments shown above.
- Add an NPC witness, hunter, scholar, survivor, or fearful character to frame the danger.
- Open the chatbot resource to give the creature more roleplay or lore flavor.
- Use the hunt generator to turn this monster into a focused adventure hook.
Ashen Rider 5e quick FAQ
What CR is Ashen Rider in D&D 5e?
Ashen Rider is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 16 celestial.
What type of monster is Ashen Rider?
Ashen Rider is listed as a celestial.
Does Ashen Rider have a 5e stat block?
Yes. This page includes a original 5e-compatible stat block and a downloadable PDF sheet.
Can I generate a token or hunt for Ashen Rider?
Yes. This page links to Ashen Rider token, portrait, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and monster hunt tools for fast D&D prep.
Continue building the scene
After choosing Ashen Rider, the next step is usually to connect the monster with a place, an encounter shape, a supporting cast, or a character who fears it. Use the tools below to keep building without leaving the Monster Almanac workflow.