Heavenly Grace
Allies of the ki-rin within 30 feet have Advantage on saving throws against being Charmed or Frightened.
Ki-rin
Ki-rin 5e reference with CR 12, type, stat block details, token resources, terrain tools, fear hooks, and monster hunt generation.
CR 12CelestialLegendaryStat Block + PDFHunt Ready
Original 5e-Compatible Stat BlockDownload PDF
Overview
A ki-rin is a radiant celestial guardian with a deerlike body, flowing mane, dragon features, and immense divine spellcasting that sanctifies the lands around it.
Quick 5e Answer
Ki-rin CR, type, stat block, and table tools
Ki-rin is a CR 12 celestial for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 19, HP 253 (22d12 + 110), a ready stat block, a downloadable PDF, and connected encounter tools.
CR12
TypeCelestial
Stat BlockOriginal 5e-Compatible Stat Block
PDF SheetAvailable
AC19
HP253 (22d12 + 110)
Original 5e-Compatible Stat Block
Ki-rin
Huge, Celestial, Lawful Good
Original 5e5e-compatiblemonster-almanac-original-v1PDF Ready
This is an original Monster Almanac 5e-compatible stat block, not an official SRD stat block.
Armor Class19
Hit Points253 (22d12 + 110)
Challenge12 • 8,400 XP
Proficiency+4
- Speed
- Fly 80 ft., Walk 60 ft.
- Initiative
- +4
- Saving Throws
- Cha +11, Dex +8, Wis +10
- Skills
- Insight +10, Perception +14, Persuasion +11
- Damage Resistances
- Radiant, Psychic
- Damage Immunities
- Charmed, Frightened
- Condition Immunities
- Charmed, Frightened
- Senses
- Truesight 60 ft.; Passive Perception 24
- Passive Perception
- 24
- Languages
- Celestial, Common, Draconic, telepathy 120 ft.
STR22+6
DEX18+4
CON20+5
INT18+4
WIS22+6
CHA24+7
Traits
Blessed Passage
The ki-rin ignores difficult terrain and can move across water, cloud, and soft light as if it were solid ground.
Actions
Multiattack
The ki-rin makes two Radiant Hoof attacks and one Horn attack.
Radiant Hoof
Melee Attack Roll: +10, reach 5 ft. Hit: 19 (3d8 + 6) Radiant damage.
Horn
Melee Attack Roll: +10, reach 10 ft. Hit: 22 (3d10 + 6) Piercing damage plus 13 (3d8) Radiant damage.
Merciful Dawn (Recharge 5-6)
Creatures of the ki-rin choice within 30 feet regain 27 (6d8) Hit Points, while hostile creatures in that area must make a Wisdom Saving Throw. Failure: 45 (10d8) Radiant damage. Success: Half damage.
Reactions
Blessed Intercession
When a creature within 60 feet is hit by an attack, the ki-rin adds 4 to the target AC against the attack, potentially causing it to miss.
Generate Terrain
Mountain
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Clear • Narrow Pass • Bare Rock • Rope Bridge
Underground
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Subterranean Draft • Earth Tunnels • Packed Earth • Collapsed Supports
Underdark
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Subterranean Draft • Fungal Forests • Spore Fields • Fungal Tower
Temple
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Clear • Processional Steps • Polished Stone • Altar
Extraplanar
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Planar Instability • Warped Paths • Arcane Storm Lines • Planar Anchor
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Ki-rin Token, Portrait, Chatbot, Terrain, Fear Hooks, Hunt Generator, and D&D 5e Resources
Ki-rin 5e reference: CR 12 celestial, AC 19, HP 253 (22d12 + 110), PDF sheet, token, portrait, terrain, fear hooks, and hunt tools for Mountain,… 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 Ki-rin into a focused hunt.
Using Ki-rin in play
Ki-rin can be used in Mountain, Underground, Underdark, Temple, Extraplanar when you want a CR 12 celestial that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.
Ki-rin 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 Ki-rin 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 Mountain, Underground, Underdark, Temple, Extraplanar.
- Works as a CR 12 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 Ki-rin 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.
Ki-rin 5e quick FAQ
What CR is Ki-rin in D&D 5e?
Ki-rin is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 12 celestial.
What type of monster is Ki-rin?
Ki-rin is listed as a celestial.
Does Ki-rin 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 Ki-rin?
Yes. This page links to Ki-rin token, portrait, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and monster hunt tools for fast D&D prep.
Continue building the scene
After choosing Ki-rin, 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.