Lich 5e Stat Block: AC, HP, CR, and Actions
Lich is a Medium undead with any evil alignment alignment and Challenge Rating 21 in D&D 5e. This stat block includes AC 17, 135 hit points, speeds, traits, and actions.
Lich
Traits:
- Legendary Resistance. If the lich fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
- Rejuvenation. If it has a phylactery, a destroyed lich gains a new body in 1d10 days, regaining all its hit points and becoming active again. The new body appears within 5 feet of the phylactery.
- Turn Resistance. The lich has advantage on saving throws against any effect that turns undead.
Spellcasting:
The Lich is a 18-level INT caster.
Cantrips
(at will)1st level
(4 slots)2nd level
(3 slots)3rd level
(3 slots)4th level
(3 slots)5th level
(3 slots)6th level
(1 slot)7th level
(1 slot)8th level
(1 slot)9th level
(1 slot)Actions:
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Paralyzing Touch - Melee Spell Attack: +12 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 10 (3d6) cold damage. The target must succeed on a DC 18 Constitution saving throw or be paralyzed for 1 minute. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
Legendary Actions:
- Cantrip. The lich casts a cantrip.
- Paralyzing Touch (Costs 2 Actions). The lich uses its Paralyzing Touch.
- Frightening Gaze (Costs 2 Actions). The lich fixes its gaze on one creature it can see within 10 feet of it. The target must succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw against this magic or become frightened for 1 minute. The frightened target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a target's saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the target is immune to the lich's gaze for the next 24 hours.
- Disrupt Life (Costs 3 Actions). Each living creature within 20 feet of the lich must make a DC 18 Constitution saving throw against this magic, taking 21 (6d6) necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
The Lich can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The Lich regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of creature is the Lich in D&D 5e?
The Lich is a Medium undead with any evil alignment alignment in D&D 5th Edition.
What is the Lich's challenge rating in D&D 5e?
The Lich has a Challenge Rating (CR) of 21, worth 33000 XP.
What are the Lich's hit points and armor class in D&D 5e?
The Lich has 135 hit points (18d8+54) and an Armor Class of 17 in D&D 5th Edition.
What is the Lich resistant to in D&D 5e?
The Lich has resistance to: cold, lightning, necrotic.
What damage types is the Lich immune to in D&D 5e?
The Lich is immune to these damage types or sources: poison, bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical weapons.
What conditions is the Lich immune to in D&D 5e?
The Lich is immune to the following conditions: Charmed, Exhaustion, Frightened, Paralyzed, Poisoned.