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Mummy

Small · Undead · CR 3 · Lawful Evil

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

11 (natural armor)

58 (9d8 + 18)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

-1

CON

INT

-2

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Undead

Alignment Lawful Evil

XP 700

Initiative Bonus -1

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Swim 10 ft (3 m)

Climb 10 ft (3 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 11

Saving Throws

Strength +3 Dexterity -1 Constitution +2 Intelligence -2 Wisdom +3 Charisma +1

Languages

Common plus two other languages

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

necrotic, poison

Condition Immunities

charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, poisoned

Actions

Dreadful Glare

Cost 1

Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 11, one creature the mummy can see within 60 feet. Failure: The target has the Frightened condition until the end of the mummy's next turn. Success: The target is immune to this mummy's Dreadful Glare for 24 hours.

Multiattack

Cost 1

The mummy makes two Rotting Fist attacks and uses Dreadful Glare.

Rotting Fist

Cost 1

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d10+3 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +5, reach 5 ft. 8 (1d10 + 3) Bludgeoning damage plus 10 (3d6) Necrotic damage. If the target is a creature, it is cursed. While cursed, the target can't regain Hit Points, its Hit Point maximum doesn't return to normal when finishing a Long Rest, and its Hit Point maximum decreases by 10 (3d6) every 24 hours that elapse. A creature dies and turns to dust if reduced to 0 Hit Points by this attack.

About Mummy

Mummy is a small undead with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a lawful evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 11 and possesses 58 hit points (derived from 9d8 + 18).

Mummy has communication capabilities including Common plus two other languages. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Mummy

2 tips available

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

Mid-level Encounter: Ideal for parties levels 3-8 as solo or small groups
Terrain Advantage: Use terrain to offset moderate combat abilities

Player Guide: Facing Mummy

2 strategies available

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

Moderate Threat: Prepare standard combat tactics
Tactical Advantage: Use terrain and positioning

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 3.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 5 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 1,200 XP
Hard: 1,800 XP
Deadly: 2,400 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 Mummy?: Mummy has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Mummy?: Mummy is a Small Undead, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Mummy speak?: Mummy can communicate in Common plus two other languages.