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Undead Phoenix

Huge · Undead · CR 12 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Creature Codex

17 (natural armor)

142 (15d12+45)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-1

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Huge

Type Undead

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 8400

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Fly 90 ft (27.4 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 17

Saving Throws

Strength +10 Constitution +7 Wisdom +7

Skills

Perception +7

Languages

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

necrotic, fire, poison

Condition Immunities

poisoned

Traits

Bilious Aura

A living creature that starts its turn within 10 feet of the undead phoenix can't regain hp and has disadvantage on Constitution saving throws until the start of its next turn.

Eternal Unlife

If it dies, the undead phoenix reverts into a pile of necrotic-tainted ooze and is reborn in 24 hours with all of its hp. Only killing it with radiant damage prevents this trait from functioning.

Actions

Claws

+10 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 4d6+6 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 20 (4d6 + 6) slashing damage.

Decaying Bite

+10 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 2d8+6 plus 4d6 necrotic damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d8 + 6) piercing damage plus 14 (4d6) necrotic damage. The target must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be cursed with perpetual decay. The cursed target can't regain hp until the curse is lifted by the remove curse spell or similar magic.

Multiattack

The undead phoenix makes three attacks: two with its claws and one with its decaying bite.

About Undead Phoenix

Undead Phoenix is a huge undead with a Challenge Rating of 12. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 17 and possesses 142 hit points (derived from 15d12+45).

Undead Phoenix has communication capabilities including -. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Undead Phoenix

1 tips available

When using Undead Phoenix in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Flight Control Strategy: Target flying creatures with spells like 'Hold Person', 'Web', or 'Grease' to ground them. Without flight restriction, they can escape melee range easily. Consider area denial spells below their flight altitude to force them into disadvantageous positions.

Player Guide: Facing Undead Phoenix

1 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Counter Flight Advantage: This creature can fly! Use ranged attacks, reach weapons, or spells like 'Thunderwave' to push it away. Consider 'Gust of Wind' or 'Earthbind' to ground it. Melee characters need fly speed or flight magic to engage.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 12.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 16 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 15,600 XP
Hard: 23,400 XP
Deadly: 31,200 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Undead Phoenix?: Undead Phoenix has a Challenge Rating of 12, making it appropriate for parties of level 12.0.
What type of creature is Undead Phoenix?: Undead Phoenix is a Huge Undead, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Undead Phoenix speak?: Undead Phoenix can communicate in -.