Keeper of Hidden Truths
The sphinx has Advantage on Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws against spells and magical effects.
Sphinx of Secrets
Sphinx of Secrets 5e reference with CR 15, type, stat block details, token resources, terrain tools, fear hooks, and monster hunt generation.
CR 15CelestialLegendaryStat Block + PDFHunt Ready
Original 5e-Compatible Stat BlockDownload PDF
Overview
A Sphinx of Secrets is a celestial keeper of hidden knowledge and forbidden truths, an official 5e sphinx built for revelation, magical control, and guarding dangerous information.
Quick 5e Answer
Sphinx of Secrets CR, type, stat block, and table tools
Sphinx of Secrets is a CR 15 celestial for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 16, HP 110 (17d8 + 34), a ready stat block, a downloadable PDF, and connected encounter tools.
CR15
TypeCelestial
Stat BlockOriginal 5e-Compatible Stat Block
PDF SheetAvailable
AC16
HP110 (17d8 + 34)
Original 5e-Compatible Stat Block
Sphinx of Secrets
Medium, Celestial (Sphinx), Neutral
Original 5e5e-compatiblemonster-almanac-original-v1PDF Ready
This is an original Monster Almanac 5e-compatible stat block, not an official SRD stat block.
Armor Class16
Hit Points110 (17d8 + 34)
Challenge7 • 2,900 XP
Proficiency+3
- Speed
- Fly 60 ft., Walk 40 ft.
- Initiative
- +4
- Saving Throws
- Cha +8, Dex +8, Int +9, Wis +9
- Skills
- Arcana +9, History +9, Insight +9, Stealth +8, Perception +9
- Damage Resistances
- Necrotic, Psychic, Radiant
- Damage Immunities
- Charmed
- Condition Immunities
- Charmed
- Senses
- Truesight 60 ft.; Passive Perception 19
- Passive Perception
- 19
- Languages
- Celestial, Common plus three languages, telepathy 120 ft.
STR16+3
DEX18+4
CON14+2
INT20+5
WIS20+5
CHA18+4
Traits
Secret-Sense
The sphinx knows whether a creature within 60 feet is deliberately concealing a spoken lie, oath, password, or hidden name, but not the truth itself.
Veiled Mind
Creatures have Disadvantage on Wisdom (Insight) checks made against the sphinx, and the sphinx cannot be compelled to reveal a secret by nonmagical means.
Actions
Multiattack
The sphinx makes two attacks, choosing from Claw or Secret Ray.
Claw
Melee Attack Roll: +7, reach 5 ft. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3) Slashing damage plus 13 (3d8) Psychic damage.
Secret Ray
Ranged Spell Attack: +8, range 120 ft. Hit: 27 (6d8) Psychic or Radiant damage, sphinx's choice.
Unspoken Answer (Recharge 5-6)
Intelligence Saving Throw: creatures of the sphinx's choice within 30 feet. Failure: 45 (10d8) Psychic damage, and the target is unable to speak, cast spells with verbal components, or take Reactions until the end of its next turn. Success: Half damage.
Bonus Actions
Veil Step
The sphinx teleports up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space it can see in dim light, shadow, written glyphs, or carved symbols.
Reactions
Guarded Revelation
When a creature within 60 feet succeeds on a saving throw against the sphinx, the sphinx deals 7 (2d6) Psychic damage to that creature and becomes Invisible until the start of its next turn.
Legendary Actions
Whispered Clue
One ally within 60 feet gains Advantage on its next ability check or saving throw before the end of its next turn.
Secret Ray
The sphinx makes one Secret Ray attack.
Seal the Mouth
One creature within 60 feet must succeed on a Charisma saving throw or be unable to speak until the end of its next turn.
Generate Terrain
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
Extraplanar
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Planar Instability • Warped Paths • Arcane Storm Lines • Planar Anchor
Desert
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Clear • Rolling Dunes • Rocky Outcrops • Giant Bones
Urban
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Clear • Tight Alleys • Carts and Stalls • Clocktower Base
Wilderness
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Clear • Open Clearings • Thorn Brambles • Hunter Camp
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Sphinx of Secrets Token, Portrait, Chatbot, Terrain, Fear Hooks, Hunt Generator, and D&D 5e Resources
Sphinx of Secrets 5e reference: CR 15 celestial, AC 16, HP 110 (17d8 + 34), PDF sheet, token, portrait, terrain, fear hooks, and hunt tools for 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 Sphinx of Secrets into a focused hunt.
Using Sphinx of Secrets in play
Sphinx of Secrets can be used in Ruins, Dungeon, Extraplanar, Desert, Urban, Wilderness when you want a CR 15 celestial that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.
Sphinx of Secrets 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 Sphinx of Secrets 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 Ruins, Dungeon, Extraplanar, Desert, Urban, Wilderness.
- 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 Sphinx of Secrets 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.
Sphinx of Secrets 5e quick FAQ
What CR is Sphinx of Secrets in D&D 5e?
Sphinx of Secrets is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 15 celestial.
What type of monster is Sphinx of Secrets?
Sphinx of Secrets is listed as a celestial.
Does Sphinx of Secrets 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 Sphinx of Secrets?
Yes. This page links to Sphinx of Secrets token, portrait, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and monster hunt tools for fast D&D prep.
Continue building the scene
After choosing Sphinx of Secrets, 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.