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The skull lord has Advantage on Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws.
Skull Lord
Skull Lord 5e reference with CR 15, type, stat block details, token resources, terrain tools, fear hooks, and monster hunt generation.
CR 15UndeadStat Block + PDFHunt Ready
Original 5e-Compatible Stat BlockDownload PDF
Overview
A skull lord is a three-headed undead tyrant, a skeletal warlord that commands lesser undead and unleashes sorcerous necrotic power through a bone staff.
Quick 5e Answer
Skull Lord CR, type, stat block, and table tools
Skull Lord is a CR 15 undead for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 18, HP 221 (26d8 + 104), a ready stat block, a downloadable PDF, and connected encounter tools.
CR15
TypeUndead
Stat BlockOriginal 5e-Compatible Stat Block
PDF SheetAvailable
AC18
HP221 (26d8 + 104)
Original 5e-Compatible Stat Block
Skull Lord
Medium, Undead, 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 Class18
Hit Points221 (26d8 + 104)
Challenge15 • 13,000 XP
Proficiency+5
- Speed
- Walk 30 ft.
- Initiative
- +3
- Saving Throws
- Cha +11, Int +10, Wis +9
- Skills
- Arcana +10, Religion +10, Perception +9
- Damage Vulnerabilities
- Radiant
- Damage Resistances
- Cold, Necrotic; Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing from nonmagical attacks
- Damage Immunities
- Poison
- Condition Immunities
- Charmed, Exhaustion, Frightened, Poisoned
- Senses
- Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 19
- Passive Perception
- 19
- Languages
- Common plus three languages
STR14+2
DEX16+3
CON18+4
INT20+5
WIS18+4
CHA22+6
Traits
Lord of Bones
Undead allies within 60 feet deal 5 extra Necrotic damage on their first hit each round.
Actions
Multiattack
The skull lord makes three Death Scepter attacks.
Death Scepter
Ranged Spell Attack: +11, range 120 ft. Hit: 32 (6d8 + 6) Necrotic damage.
Bone Tyrant's Command (Recharge 5-6)
Up to three undead allies within 60 feet may each move up to half their Speed and make one attack as a Reaction.
Bonus Actions
Crown of Skulls
One undead ally within 60 feet gains 20 temporary Hit Points.
Reactions
Skeletal Refusal
When the skull lord fails a saving throw, it can take 18 Necrotic damage to add 5 to the roll, potentially turning the failure into a success.
Generate Terrain
Dungeon
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Subterranean Draft • Tight Corridors • Cracked Tiles • Iron Portcullis
Ruins
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Clear • Scattered Walls • Rubble Fields • Fallen Statue
Underground
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Subterranean Draft • Earth Tunnels • Packed Earth • Collapsed Supports
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Skull Lord Token, Portrait, Chatbot, Terrain, Fear Hooks, Hunt Generator, and D&D 5e Resources
Skull Lord 5e reference: CR 15 undead, AC 18, HP 221 (26d8 + 104), PDF sheet, token, portrait, terrain, fear hooks, and hunt tools for Dungeon, Ruins,… 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 Skull Lord into a focused hunt.
Using Skull Lord in play
Skull Lord can be used in Dungeon, Ruins, Underground when you want a CR 15 undead that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.
Skull Lord 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 Skull Lord 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, Ruins, Underground.
- Works as a CR 15 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 Skull Lord 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.
Skull Lord 5e quick FAQ
What CR is Skull Lord in D&D 5e?
Skull Lord is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 15 undead.
What type of monster is Skull Lord?
Skull Lord is listed as a undead.
Does Skull Lord 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 Skull Lord?
Yes. This page links to Skull Lord token, portrait, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and monster hunt tools for fast D&D prep.
Continue building the scene
After choosing Skull Lord, 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.