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Undead Monsters

Browse D&D 5e monsters of the Undead creature type from the Monster Almanac bestiary. This index is built directly from active monsters in the database, so new type pages update automatically as creature links are added.

Found 85 monsters
Active types 14
Database loaded 1028 active monsters

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These links are generated from active monster records, not a hardcoded menu list.

Aberration77Beast102Celestial18Construct67Dragon110Elemental37Fey44Fiend116Giant22Humanoid139Monstrosity158Ooze23Plant30Undead85

Matching creatures

Pick a monster to open its full Monster Almanac entry.

AcererakDungeon, TombCR 23Open monster →AllipDungeon, UrbanCR 5Open monster →BansheeForest, RuinsCR 4Open monster →Beholder ZombieUnderdark, DungeonCR 5Open monster →Blue DracolichDesert, CoastalCR 17Open monster →Bone NagaDesert, DungeonCR 4Open monster →Bone SwarmDungeon, RuinsCR 6Open monster →BoneclawUnderground, ShadowfellCR 12Open monster →BonelessUrban, DungeonCR 1Open monster →Brain in a JarDungeon, LaboratoryCR 6Open monster →Crawling ClawDungeon, UrbanCR 0Open monster →Death KnightDungeon, UrbanCR 17Open monster →Death TyrantUnderdark, DungeonCR 14Open monster →Death's HeadUrban, RuinsCR 1/2Open monster →DeathlockUnderground, RuinsCR 4Open monster →Deathlock MastermindRuins, MountainCR 8Open monster →Deathlock WightRuins, DungeonCR 3Open monster →DemilichDungeonCR 18Open monster →DevourerDungeon, ExtraplanarCR 13Open monster →DracolichDungeon, MountainCR 17Open monster →Dread WarriorDungeon, RuinsCR 1Open monster →Dream WraithDream Realm, UrbanCR 7Open monster →DullahanUrban, WildernessCR 10Open monster →EcorcheDungeon, RuinsCR 5Open monster →EidolonDungeon, RuinsCR 12Open monster →Eldritch LichExtraplanar, DungeonCR 21Open monster →Empty CloakUrban, DungeonCR 3Open monster →EntomberDungeon, RuinsCR 6Open monster →FlameskullDungeonCR 4Open monster →Floating SkullDungeon, RuinsCR 1Open monster →FrostveilArctic, RuinsCR 6Open monster →GallowdeadRuins, WildernessCR 4Open monster →GhastDungeon, UrbanCR 2Open monster →GhostUrban, RuinsCR 4Open monster →Ghost BoarForest, WildernessCR 3Open monster →GhoulDungeon, UrbanCR 1Open monster →GhoulsteedRuins, WildernessCR 3Open monster →Grave BehemothRuins, DungeonCR 15Open monster →Graveyard RevenantForest, SwampCR 7Open monster →Haunting RevenantRuins, UrbanCR 10Open monster →HuecuvaDungeon, RuinsCR 4Open monster →JiangshiUrban, DungeonCR 9Open monster →LichDungeon, UrbanCR 21Open monster →Lord SothRuins, WildernessCR 19Open monster →Minotaur SkeletonDungeonCR 2Open monster →MummyDesert, DungeonCR 3Open monster →Mummy LordDesert, DungeonCR 15Open monster →NachzehrerRuins, DungeonCR 4Open monster →Naergoth BladelordRuins, DungeonCR 12Open monster →NecrichorDungeon, RuinsCR 7Open monster →NightshadeShadowfell, ExtraplanarCR 20Open monster →NightwalkerShadowfell, RuinsCR 20Open monster →NosferatuUrban, DungeonCR 8Open monster →Obzedat GhostUrban, DungeonCR 8Open monster →Ogre ZombieDungeon, UrbanCR 2Open monster →Orb WraithDungeon, RuinsCR 7Open monster →Pact LichDungeon, RuinsCR 16Open monster →Phantom WarriorRuins, DungeonCR 3Open monster →Plague WightUrban, RuinsCR 5Open monster →RevenantUrban, RuinsCR 5Open monster →Sand SilhouetteDesert, RuinsCR 3Open monster →ShadowDungeon, UrbanCR 1/2Open monster →Shadow DragonDungeon, UnderdarkCR 13Open monster →Shadow SkeletonDungeon, RuinsCR 2Open monster →Sharkjaw SkeletonOcean, CoastalCR 3Open monster →Skeletal JuggernautDungeon, RuinsCR 5Open monster →SkeletonDungeon, UrbanCR 1/4Open monster →Skull LordDungeon, RuinsCR 15Open monster →Soul ShakerUrban, RuinsCR 4Open monster →Spawn of KyussDungeon, RuinsCR 5Open monster →SpecterDungeon, UrbanCR 1Open monster →Strahd von ZarovichShadowfell, DungeonCR 15Open monster →StrigoiWilderness, UrbanCR 4Open monster →Sword Wraith CommanderDungeon, UrbanCR 8Open monster →Sword Wraith WarriorRuins, BattlefieldCR 3Open monster →VampireUrban, DungeonCR 13Open monster →Vampire SpawnUrban, DungeonCR 5Open monster →Vampiric Mind FlayerDungeon, UrbanCR 5Open monster →Vecna the ArchlichExtraplanar, DungeonCR 26Open monster →Warhorse SkeletonDungeon, UrbanCR 1/2Open monster →WightDungeon, UrbanCR 3Open monster →Will-o'-WispSwamp, ForestCR 2Open monster →WraithDungeon, UrbanCR 5Open monster →ZombieDungeon, UrbanCR 1/4Open monster →Zombie ClotUrban, DungeonCR 6Open monster →

What this page helps you do

Browsing monsters by type is useful when you want creatures that share a common fantasy identity, story role, or design logic. Instead of starting from a huge general list, this page narrows the bestiary to one family of monsters.

The Undead category currently shows 85 monsters in Monster Almanac, while the active taxonomy currently contains 14 creature type pages.

Why browse by type?

  • Find monsters with a shared thematic identity.
  • Compare creatures that often fill similar narrative roles.
  • Discover encounter options without scanning the full bestiary.
  • Build a scene around a consistent monster category.

Using Undead monsters in play

Once you pick a monster from this type, match it with the right environment, encounter pressure, and supporting scene details. That helps the creature feel like part of the world instead of a random stat block dropped from the ceiling.

This is especially useful when the monster choice should guide tone, danger level, and visual flavor across the rest of the session.

Quick scene-building ideas

  • Choose one creature as the centerpiece threat.
  • Use CR differences to scale danger up or down.
  • Pair the monster with fitting terrain and atmosphere.
  • Add an NPC, rumor, or witness to frame the encounter.