Legendary Resistance (3/Day)
If Azalin Rex fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
Azalin Rex
Azalin Rex 5e reference with CR 23, type, stat block details, token resources, terrain tools, fear hooks, and monster hunt generation.
CR 23UndeadLegendaryStat Block + PDFHunt Ready
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Overview
Azalin Rex is the undead wizard-king and Darklord of Darkon, an official Ravenloft horror monster built for lich-level spellcasting, tyranny, and domain-scale control.
Quick 5e Answer
Azalin Rex CR, type, stat block, and table tools
Azalin Rex is a CR 23 undead for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 21, HP 420 (40d8 + 240), a ready stat block, a downloadable PDF, and connected encounter tools.
CR23
TypeUndead
Stat BlockOriginal 5e-Compatible Stat Block
PDF SheetAvailable
AC21
HP420 (40d8 + 240)
Original 5e-Compatible Stat Block
Azalin Rex
Medium, Undead (Archlich), 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 Class21
Hit Points420 (40d8 + 240)
Challenge23 • 50,000 XP
Proficiency+7
- Speed
- Walk 30 ft.
- Initiative
- +4
- Saving Throws
- Cha +13, Con +13, Int +15, Wis +12
- Skills
- Arcana +22, History +15, Insight +12, Religion +15, Deception +13, Perception +12
- Damage Resistances
- Cold, Lightning, Necrotic; Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing from nonmagical attacks
- Damage Immunities
- Poison, Psychic
- Condition Immunities
- Charmed, Exhaustion, Frightened, Paralyzed, Poisoned
- Senses
- Truesight 120 ft.; Passive Perception 22
- Passive Perception
- 22
- Languages
- Common, Draconic, Elvish, Infernal, telepathy 120 ft.
STR14+2
DEX18+4
CON22+6
INT26+8
WIS20+5
CHA22+6
Traits
Archlich Sovereignty
Azalin Rex has Advantage on saving throws against spells and magical effects. Undead of his choice within 60 feet have Advantage on saving throws against being Turned.
Crown of the Dead Mind
Azalin Rex cannot be surprised while conscious. When a creature within 120 feet targets him with a spell, he knows the spell level and school before deciding whether to use a reaction.
Dread Regent's Concentration
Azalin Rex can maintain concentration on up to two spells or magical effects at once. If he fails a Constitution saving throw to maintain concentration, he loses concentration on only one such effect of his choice.
Undying Escape
When Azalin Rex is reduced to 0 Hit Points, his body collapses into ash and blue corpse-fire unless he is destroyed in a place of broken sovereignty or by a secret tied to his own name. He returns after 1d10 days with all Hit Points.
Actions
Multiattack
Azalin Rex makes three attacks, choosing from Royal Necrotic Touch, Grave-Scepter, or Spellfire Ray.
Royal Necrotic Touch
Melee Spell Attack: +15, reach 5 ft. Hit: 44 (8d8 + 8) Necrotic damage, and the target cannot regain Hit Points until the start of Azalin Rex's next turn.
Grave-Scepter
Melee Attack Roll: +11, reach 5 ft. Hit: 15 (2d10 + 4) Bludgeoning damage plus 27 (6d8) Necrotic damage.
Spellfire Ray
Ranged Spell Attack: +15, range 180 ft. Hit: 45 (10d8) damage. Azalin Rex chooses Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Necrotic, Psychic, or Radiant damage for each ray.
Crown of Oblivion (Recharge 5-6)
Intelligence Saving Throw: creatures of Azalin Rex's choice within 60 feet. Failure: 72 (16d8) Psychic damage and 36 (8d8) Necrotic damage, and the target is Stunned until the end of its next turn. Success: Half damage and no Stunned condition.
Royal Edict of the Dead
Azalin Rex targets up to five corpses or undead creatures he can see within 120 feet. Corpses rise as undead servants under his control until destroyed. Undead targets must succeed on a Charisma saving throw or become Charmed by him for 1 minute; while Charmed this way, they obey his spoken commands.
Bonus Actions
Imperious Reposition
Azalin Rex teleports up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space he can see. One allied undead within 30 feet of the destination can also teleport to an unoccupied space within 5 feet of him.
Reactions
Countermand Spell
When a creature Azalin Rex can see within 120 feet casts a spell, Azalin Rex attempts to interrupt it. If the spell is 5th level or lower, it fails. If it is 6th level or higher, Azalin Rex makes an Intelligence check against DC 10 + the spell's level, ending the spell on a success.
Sovereign Defiance
When Azalin Rex is hit by an attack, he gains a +5 bonus to AC against that attack. If the attack misses, the attacker takes 18 (4d8) Psychic damage.
Legendary Actions
Cantrip of Ruin
Azalin Rex makes one Spellfire Ray attack.
Command the Dead
One undead creature Azalin Rex can see within 120 feet moves up to its Speed and makes one attack.
Memory Cage
One creature Azalin Rex can see within 90 feet must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or take 18 (4d8) Psychic damage and be unable to take Reactions until the end of its next turn.
Dread Spellburst (Costs 2 Actions)
Azalin Rex releases necromantic force in a 20-foot-radius sphere centered on a point he can see within 120 feet. Creatures of his choice in the area must make a Dexterity saving throw, taking 36 (8d8) Necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much on a successful one.
Generate Terrain
Urban
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Clear • Tight Alleys • Carts and Stalls • Clocktower Base
Ruins
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Clear • Scattered Walls • Rubble Fields • Fallen Statue
Dungeon
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Subterranean Draft • Tight Corridors • Cracked Tiles • Iron Portcullis
Graveyard
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Clear • Ordered Rows • Dead Grass • Mausoleum
Extraplanar
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Planar Instability • Warped Paths • Arcane Storm Lines • Planar Anchor
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Azalin Rex Token, Portrait, Chatbot, Terrain, Fear Hooks, Hunt Generator, and D&D 5e Resources
Azalin Rex 5e reference: CR 23 undead, AC 21, HP 420 (40d8 + 240), PDF sheet, token, portrait, terrain, fear hooks, and hunt tools for Urban, Ruins, Dungeon. 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 Azalin Rex into a focused hunt.
Using Azalin Rex in play
Azalin Rex can be used in Urban, Ruins, Dungeon, Castle, Graveyard, Extraplanar when you want a CR 23 undead that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.
Azalin Rex is especially strong as a centerpiece threat, boss fight, regional terror, or memorable capstone encounter.
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 Azalin Rex 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 Urban, Ruins, Dungeon, Castle, Graveyard, Extraplanar.
- Works as a CR 23 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 Azalin Rex 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.
Azalin Rex 5e quick FAQ
What CR is Azalin Rex in D&D 5e?
Azalin Rex is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 23 undead.
What type of monster is Azalin Rex?
Azalin Rex is listed as a undead.
Does Azalin Rex 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 Azalin Rex?
Yes. This page links to Azalin Rex token, portrait, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and monster hunt tools for fast D&D prep.
Continue building the scene
After choosing Azalin Rex, 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.