Lich
D&D 5e 2024 rules. Stats use the 2024 rules from the System Reference Document 5.2.1.
The Lich is a Medium undead, with Armor Class 20, 315 hit points, and Challenge Rating 21. A lich is a powerful undead wizard that has cheated death through dark rituals and the creation of a phylactery.
Stat Block
- Edition: D&D 5e 2024 rules
- Size: Medium
- Type: undead
- Challenge Rating: 21
- Armor Class: 20
- Hit Points: 315
- Speed: 30 ft.
- STR: 11
- DEX: 16
- CON: 16
- INT: 21
- WIS: 14
- CHA: 16
- Resistances: Resist: cold, lightning; Immune: necrotic, poison; Condition Immune: charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, poisoned
Abilities & Attacks
Gear: Component Pouch Legendary Resistance (4/Day, or 5/Day in Lair). If the lich fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Spirit Jar. If destroyed, the lich reforms in 1d10 days if it has a spirit jar, reviving with all its Hit Points. The new body appears in an unoccupied space within the lich's lair. Actions Multiattack. The lich makes three attacks, using Eldritch Burst or Paralyzing Touch in any combination. Reactions Protective Magic. The lich casts Counterspell or Shield in response to the spell's trigger, using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting. Legendary Actions Legendary Action Uses: 3 (4 in Lair). Immediately after another creature's turn, the lich can expend a use to take one of the following actions. The lich regains all expended uses at the start of each of its turns. Deathly Teleport. The lich teleports up to 60 feet to an unoccupied space it can see, and each creature within 10 feet of the space it left takes 11 (2d10) Necrotic damage. Disrupt Life. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 20, each creature that isn't an Undead in a 20-foot Emanation originating from the lich. Failure: 31 (9d6) Necrotic damage. Success: Half damage. Failure or Success: The lich can't take this action again until the start of its next turn. Frightening Gaze. The lich casts Fear, using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting. The lich can't take this action again until the start of its next turn.
Common Questions
How much HP does a Lich have?
315 hit points.
What is a Lich's Challenge Rating?
Challenge Rating 21.
What is a Lich's Armor Class?
AC 20.
How fast can a Lich move?
Speed 30 ft.
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