Flaming Skull

Pathfinder Remaster. Stats use the Pathfinder Remaster rules from Pathfinder Monster Core 2.

The Flaming Skull is a Level 2 creature, with Armor Class 18 and 30 hit points. The flaming skull is a tireless undead sentinel that hovers through the air to headbutt its intruders with searing heat.

Flaming Skull, original Pathfinder 2e monster artwork by ZapGM

Stat Block

Abilities & Attacks

Hit Points: 30 (void healing) Fiery Explosion. When destroyed, a flaming skull explodes in a blast of fire and bone that deals 1d6 piercing damage plus 1d6 fire damage to each adjacent creature (DC 18 basic Reflex save). Void Healing. A creature with void healing draws health from void energy rather than vitality energy. It is damaged by vitality damage and is not healed by vitality healing effects. It does not take void damage, and it is healed by void effects that heal undead. Flaming Shroud. A flaming skull is shrouded in hideous flames. It deals 1d6 fire damage to any unattended item it touches and on a forehead Strike. On a critical hit with a Strike, the target catches fire, taking 1d4 persistent fire.

Common Questions

How much HP does a Flaming Skull have?

30 hit points.

What level is a Flaming Skull?

Level 2.

What is a Flaming Skull's Armor Class?

AC 18.

How fast can a Flaming Skull move?

Speed 15 ft., fly 30 ft.

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License

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