Hovering Skull
The death's head can hover and does not fall Prone while conscious.
Death's Head
Death's Head 5e reference with CR 1/2, type, stat block details, token resources, terrain tools, fear hooks, and monster hunt generation.
CR 1/2UndeadStat Block + PDFHunt Ready
Original 5e-Compatible Stat BlockDownload PDF
Overview
A death's head is a flying undead head-construct of malice and menace, small enough to swarm but vicious enough to matter alone.
Quick 5e Answer
Death's Head CR, type, stat block, and table tools
Death's Head is a CR 1/2 undead for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 13, HP 21 (6d4 + 6), a ready stat block, a downloadable PDF, and connected encounter tools.
CR1/2
TypeUndead
Stat BlockOriginal 5e-Compatible Stat Block
PDF SheetAvailable
AC13
HP21 (6d4 + 6)
Original 5e-Compatible Stat Block
Death's Head
Tiny, Undead, Neutral 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 Class13
Hit Points21 (6d4 + 6)
Challenge1/2 • 100 XP
Proficiency+2
- Speed
- Fly 30 ft. (hover)
- Initiative
- +2
- Saving Throws
- Dex +4
- Skills
- Stealth +4, Perception +3
- Damage Vulnerabilities
- Radiant
- Damage Resistances
- Necrotic, Poison
- Damage Immunities
- Poison
- Condition Immunities
- Exhaustion, Poisoned, Prone
- Senses
- Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 13
- Passive Perception
- 13
- Languages
- Understands the languages it knew in life but cannot speak
STR6-2
DEX14+2
CON12+1
INT6-2
WIS12+1
CHA10+0
Traits
Last Grin
When the death's head drops to 0 Hit Points, hostile creatures within 5 feet take 3 (1d6) Necrotic damage.
Actions
Bite
Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) Piercing damage plus 3 (1d6) Necrotic damage.
Grave Shriek (Recharge 5-6)
Wisdom Saving Throw: creatures within 10 feet. Failure: 7 (2d6) Psychic damage and the target cannot take Reactions until the end of its next turn. Success: Half damage.
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
Graveyard
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Clear • Ordered Rows • Dead Grass • Mausoleum
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Death's Head Token, Portrait, Chatbot, Terrain, Fear Hooks, Hunt Generator, and D&D 5e Resources
Death's Head 5e reference: CR 1/2 undead, AC 13, HP 21 (6d4 + 6), PDF sheet, token, portrait, terrain, fear hooks, and hunt tools for Urban, Ruins, Graveyard. 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 Death's Head into a focused hunt.
Using Death's Head in play
Death's Head can be used in Urban, Ruins, Graveyard when you want a CR 1/2 undead that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.
Death's Head 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 Death's Head 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, Graveyard.
- Works as a CR 1/2 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 Death's Head 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.
Death's Head 5e quick FAQ
What CR is Death's Head in D&D 5e?
Death's Head is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 1/2 undead.
What type of monster is Death's Head?
Death's Head is listed as a undead.
Does Death's Head 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 Death's Head?
Yes. This page links to Death's Head token, portrait, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and monster hunt tools for fast D&D prep.
Continue building the scene
After choosing Death's Head, 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.