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Dissimortuum

Medium · Undead · CR 7 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

15 (natural armor)

112 (15d8 + 45)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-1

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Undead

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 2900

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 10

Saving Throws

Constitution +6

Languages

the languages of its creator

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

necrotic, poison

Damage Resistances

bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks

Condition Immunities

charmed, exhaustion, poisoned

Traits

Spider Climb

The dissimortuum can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.

Undead Nature

The dissimortuum doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.

Actions

Claw

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 3d8+2 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (3d8 + 2) slashing damage.

Multiattack

The dissimortuum makes three Claw attacks. It can replace one Claw attack with a use of Terrifying Mask.

Terrifying Mask

Each non-Undead creature within 60 feet of the dissimortuum that can see it must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened for 1 minute. A frightened creature can repeat the saving throw, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a target's saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the target becomes immune to the dissimortuum's Terrifying Mask for the next 24 hours.

About Dissimortuum

Dissimortuum is a medium undead with a Challenge Rating of 7. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 112 hit points (derived from 15d8 + 45).

Dissimortuum has communication capabilities including the languages of its creator. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Dissimortuum

2 tips available

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

Significant Threat: Challenging for parties of levels 5-10
Epic Potential: Consider legendary actions for memorable battles

Player Guide: Facing Dissimortuum

2 strategies available

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

Significant Threat: Prepare spells and resources
Team Coordination: Coordinate attacks and defenses

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 7.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 10 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 5,600 XP
Hard: 8,400 XP
Deadly: 11,200 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 Dissimortuum?: Dissimortuum has a Challenge Rating of 7, making it appropriate for parties of level 7.0.
What type of creature is Dissimortuum?: Dissimortuum is a Medium Undead, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Dissimortuum speak?: Dissimortuum can communicate in the languages of its creator.