Avoidance
If the demilich is subjected to an effect that allows a saving throw for half damage, it takes no damage on a success and half damage on a failure.
Demilich
Demilich 5e reference with CR 18, type, stat block details, token resources, terrain tools, fear hooks, and monster hunt generation.
CR 18UndeadLegendaryStat Block + PDFHunt Ready
Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat BlockDownload PDF
Overview
The skull of an archlich encrusted with gems that glow with trapped souls. Tiny motes of light float where its eyes once were, and its teeth glimmer with diamonds; it levitates and emits an eerie keening.
Quick 5e Answer
Demilich CR, type, stat block, and table tools
Demilich is a CR 18 undead for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 20, HP 80 (20d4 + 30), a ready stat block, a downloadable PDF, and connected encounter tools.
CR18
TypeUndead
Stat BlockOfficial SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block
PDF SheetAvailable
AC20
HP80 (20d4 + 30)
Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block
Demilich
Tiny, Undead, Neutral Evil
Official SRD5e-2024srd-5.2.1-v1PDF Ready
This stat block uses official SRD 5.2.1 content under CC-BY-4.0 attribution.
Armor Class20
Hit Points80 (20d4 + 30)
Challenge18 • 20,000 XP
Proficiency+6
- Speed
- Fly 30 ft. (hover), Walk 0 ft.
- Initiative
- +5
- Saving Throws
- Cha +11, Con +6, Int +11, Wis +9
- Skills
- —
- Damage Resistances
- Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing from magical attacks
- Damage Immunities
- Necrotic, Poison, Psychic; Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing from nonmagical attacks
- Condition Immunities
- Charmed, Deafened, Exhaustion, Frightened, Paralyzed, Petrified, Poisoned, Prone, Stunned
- Senses
- Truesight 120 ft.; Passive Perception 13
- Passive Perception
- 13
- Languages
- Understands the languages it knew in life but cannot speak
STR1-5
DEX20+5
CON10+0
INT20+5
WIS17+3
CHA20+5
Traits
Legendary Resistance (3/Day)
If the demilich fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Turn Resistance
The demilich has Advantage on saving throws against effects that turn Undead.
Actions
Howl (Recharge 5-6)
Constitution Saving Throw: creatures near the demilich. Failure can drop a creature to 0 Hit Points.
Life Drain
Constitution Saving Throw: creatures near the demilich take Necrotic damage, and the demilich regains Hit Points.
Legendary Actions
Flight
The demilich flies up to half its flying speed.
Cloud of Dust
The demilich swirls dust around itself, potentially blinding nearby creatures.
Energy Drain (Costs 2 Actions)
Creatures near the demilich make a saving throw or suffer reduced Hit Point maximum.
Demilich Token, Portrait, Chatbot, Terrain, Fear Hooks, Hunt Generator, and D&D 5e Resources
Demilich 5e reference: CR 18 undead, AC 20, HP 80 (20d4 + 30), PDF sheet, token, portrait, terrain, fear hooks, and hunt tools for Dungeon. This page is part of the complete Monster Almanac stat block library. It includes a official srd 5.2.1 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 Demilich into a focused hunt.
Using Demilich in play
Demilich can be used in Dungeon when you want a CR 18 undead that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.
Demilich is especially strong as a centerpiece threat, boss fight, regional terror, or memorable capstone encounter.
The attached official srd 5.2.1 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 Demilich 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 Dungeon.
- Works as a CR 18 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 Demilich 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.
Demilich 5e quick FAQ
What CR is Demilich in D&D 5e?
Demilich is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 18 undead.
What type of monster is Demilich?
Demilich is listed as a undead.
Does Demilich have a 5e stat block?
Yes. This page includes a official srd 5.2.1 stat block and a downloadable PDF sheet.
Can I generate a token or hunt for Demilich?
Yes. This page links to Demilich token, portrait, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and monster hunt tools for fast D&D prep.
Continue building the scene
After choosing Demilich, 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.