Ability Scores
Core attributes and their modifiers.
Overview
Movement
Senses
Saving Throws
Skills
Languages
the languages it knew in life
Resistances & Immunities
Environments
Traits
Magic Resistance
The mummy lord has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Rejuvenation
A destroyed mummy lord gains a new body in 24 hours if its heart is intact, regaining all its hit points and becoming active again. The new body appears within 5 feet of the mummy lord's heart.
Spellcasting
The mummy lord is a 10th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 17, +9 to hit with spell attacks). The mummy lord has the following cleric spells prepared:
- Cantrips (at will): sacred flame, thaumaturgy
- 1st level (4 slots): command, guiding bolt, shield of faith
- 2nd level (3 slots): hold person, silence, spiritual weapon
- 3rd level (3 slots): animate dead, dispel magic
- 4th level (3 slots): divination, guardian of faith
- 5th level (2 slots): contagion, insect plague
- 6th level (1 slot): harm
Actions
Dreadful Glare
The mummy lord targets one creature it can see within 60 feet of it. If the target can see the mummy lord, it must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw against this magic or become frightened until the end of the mummy's next turn. If the target fails the saving throw by 5 or more, it is also paralyzed for the same duration. A target that succeeds on the saving throw is immune to the Dreadful Glare of all mummies and mummy lords for the next 24 hours.
Multiattack
The mummy can use its Dreadful Glare and makes one attack with its rotting fist.
Rotting Fist
+9 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 3d6 thunder damage.
Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (3d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage plus 21 (6d6) necrotic damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or be cursed with mummy rot. The cursed target can't regain hit points, and its hit point maximum decreases by 10 (3d6) for every 24 hours that elapse. If the curse reduces the target's hit point maximum to 0, the target dies, and its body turns to dust. The curse lasts until removed by the remove curse spell or other magic.
Legendary Actions
Attack
The mummy lord makes one attack with its rotting fist or uses its Dreadful Glare.
Blasphemous Word
The mummy lord utters a blasphemous word. Each non-undead creature within 10 feet of the mummy lord that can hear the magical utterance must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or be stunned until the end of the mummy lord's next turn.
Blinding Dust
Blinding dust and sand swirls magically around the mummy lord. Each creature within 5 feet of the mummy lord must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or be blinded until the end of the creature's next turn.
Channel Negative Energy
The mummy lord magically unleashes negative energy. Creatures within 60 feet of the mummy lord, including ones behind barriers and around corners, can't regain hit points until the end of the mummy lord's next turn.
Whirlwind of Sand
The mummy lord magically transforms into a whirlwind of sand, moves up to 60 feet, and reverts to its normal form. While in whirlwind form, the mummy lord is immune to all damage, and it can't be grappled, petrified, knocked prone, restrained, or stunned. Equipment worn or carried by the mummy lord remain in its possession.
About Mummy Lord
Mummy Lord is a medium undead with a Challenge Rating of 15. It has a lawful evil alignment.
In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 17 and possesses 97 hit points (derived from 13d8+39).
Mummy Lord has communication capabilities including the languages it knew in life. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.
GM Tips: Using Mummy Lord
2 tips available
GM Tips: Using Mummy Lord
When using Mummy Lord in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:
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Boss Encounter: Suitable for climactic moments
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Multi-phase Battle: Plan dramatic tension with multiple phases
Player Guide: Facing Mummy Lord
2 strategies available
Player Guide: Facing Mummy Lord
When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:
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Major Threat: Prepare for epic battle
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Resource Management: Conserve powerful abilities
Encounter Building Calculator
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Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):
This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 15.
Solo Encounter:
A single character of level 19 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.
Experience Point Thresholds:
- Medium: 24,000 XP
- Hard: 36,000 XP
- Deadly: 48,000 XP
Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the challenge rating of Mummy Lord?
- Mummy Lord has a Challenge Rating of 15, making it appropriate for parties of level 15.0.
- What type of creature is Mummy Lord?
- Mummy Lord is a Medium Undead, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
- What languages does Mummy Lord speak?
- Mummy Lord can communicate in the languages it knew in life.
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