Demilich

Tiny Undead, Neutral Evil
Initiative +17 (27)
AC 20
HP 180 (72d4)
Speed 5 ft., Fly 30 ft. (hover)
MOD
SAVE
MOD
SAVE
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SAVE

Str
1
-5
-5
Dex
20
+5
+5
Con
10
+0
+6

Int
20
+5
+11
Wis
17
+3
+9
Cha
20
+5
+5

Resistances Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing
Immunities Necrotic, Poison, Psychic; Charmed, Deafened, Exhaustion, Frightened, Paralyzed, Petrified, Poisoned, Prone, Stunned
Senses Truesight 120 ft., Passive Perception 13
Languages None
CR 18 (XP 20 000, or 22 000 in lair; PB +6)
Traits
Legendary Resistance (3/Day, or 4/Day in Lair).
Undead Restoration.
Actions
Multiattack.
Necrotic Burst.
Howl (Recharge 5–6).
Legendary actions
Legendary Action Uses: 3 (4 in Lair).
Energy Drain.
Grave-Dust Flight.
Necrosis.
A demilich is a skull harboring the remnants of a lich's wicked essence. If the burden of immortality overwhelms a lich, its consciousness turns inward as its body rots away. But if its remains are disturbed, a demilich rises. Demiliches usually appear as skulls adorned with gems or arcane sigils.
Habitat: Any
Treasure: Arcana
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Demilich