D&D 5E 5e EPIC MONSTER UPDATES

dave2008 · Sep 16, 2015

GIANTS:

More to Come!

HUMANOIDS:

Elminster (CR 21)
by dave2008

Iggwilv (CR 15 - 24):
by dave2008

There are two versions of Iggwilv: one as 20th level spell caster and the 2nd with several epic boons and additional epic ASIs. Both versions have the same equipment.

Eclavdra (CR 20)
by dave2008

Merlin (CR 20)
by dave2008 (inspired by Rubies)

This draft of Merlin was inspired by statblock @Rubies sent me. His original stat block is here:

Arthur Pendragon (CR 17)
by dave2008 (inspired by Rubies)

This draft of Arthur was inspired by a statblock @Rubies sent me. His original stat block is here:

Mordenkainen (CR 16)
by dave2008

Morgan Le Fay (CR 13)
by dave2008 (inspired by Rubies)

This draft of Morgan Le Fay was inspired by a statblock @Rubies sent me. His original stat block is here:

dave2008 · Sep 16, 2015

EPIC MONSTERS:

ABERRATIONS:

Eldritch Titan Traits:
Eldritch Titans are aberrations of immense power. These Elder Gods of the Far Realm are as varied as they are grotesque; however, they do posses some basic abilities and traits that are common to their kind. Eldritch Titans generally have the abilities and traits in the list below. These abilities and traits are assumed to be part of the Eldritch Titan’s stat block. Specific modifications to these traits and/or additional traits are listed in the individual stat blocks.

Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from a +4 or lesser magic
Damage Immunities bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing that is nonmagical
Condition Immunities exhaustion, frightened

Banishment. When an Eldritch Titan drops to 0 hit points, its body is destroyed but its essence travels back to its domain, and is unable to take physical form for a time.

Colossal. An Eldritch Titan commands more area than the typical gargantuan creature. The exact space is defined in the individual stat block. In addition, any creature 1/4 the Eldritch Titan's size can enter its space and must do so to be able to attack the Eldritch Titan with melee attacks with a reach of 10 feet or less. An Eldritch Titan's melee attacks can cover a vast area, which requires targets adjacent to a primary target that is Large or smaller to make a Dexterity saving throw or take equal damage. The DC for this collateral attack is listed in the individual stat block. The Eldritch Titan has advantage on Strength (Athletics) checks versus Huge or smaller creatures.

Innate Spellcasting. Refer to individual entries for an Eldritch Titan's member’s spell casting ability, their save DC, and attack bonus. An Eldritch Titan can innately cast the following spells at 9th level or higher, requiring no components. In addition, all spell ranges, except touch and self spells, are tripled:

At will: arms of hadar, counterspell, detect magic, detect thoughts, dispel magic, eldritch blast (8 beams), scrying, sending, telekinesis, teleport
3/day each: arcane gate, antimagic field, etherealness, mass suggestion, plane shift, reverse gravity, symbol, telepathy
1/day each: feeblemind, gate, timestop, weird, wish

Magic Weapons. An Eldritch Titan’s weapon attacks are treated as +4 magical weapons for overcoming resistances.

Old Ones. An Eldritch Titan's attacks and effects ignore the resistances and immunities of creatures CR 20 and below. An Eldritch Titan's attacks and effects targeting creatures of CR 21-30 ignore resistances and treat immunities as resistance (condition immunities provide advantage in lieu of immunity).

Elder Evil (Replaces Old Ones). An Eldritch Titan's attacks and effects ignore the resistances and immunities of creatures CR 30 and below. An Eldritch Titan's attacks and effects targeting creatures of CR 31-35 ignore resistances and treat immunities as resistance (condition immunities provide advantage in lieu of immunity).

Regeneration. An Eldritch Titan regains 40 hit points at the start of its turn.

Siege Monster. The Eldritch Titan deals double damage to objects and structures.

Unstoppable. If the Eldritch Titan is subject to an effect that would inflict the charmed, paralyzed, petrified, prone, restrained, or stunned condition; it has disadvantage on its attacks, targets have advantage on saving throws to resist effects inflicted by the Eldritch Titan, and its speed is reduced by half for the duration of the spell or effect. Alternatively, the Eldritch Titan may spend two Legendary Action for each condition it wishes to remove.

Warp Reality. An Eldritch Titan emanates an aura that warps space and time. Refer to the individual stat block for the size of this aura. Ranged attacks and spells cast outside the aura cannot target or have any effect on creatures within the aura, unless the Eldritch Titan wishes it. In addition, ranged attacks (weapon and spell) inside the aura have disadvantage.

ACTIONS
Maddening Presence. An Eldritch Titan emanates an aura of maddness. Refer to the individual stat block for the size of this aura, and the save DC is equal to the Eldritch Titan's Innate Spellcasting save DC. Creatures in the aura of the Eldritch Titan's choice must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or become afflicted with short-term madness (DMG pg. 259). If a creature afflicted with short-term madness fails its saving throw, it becomes afflicted with long-term madness. If a creature afflicted with long-term madness fails its saving throw, it becomes afflicted with indefinite madness. If a creature afflicted with indefinite madness fails its saving throw, it dies. If a creature's saving throw is successful, or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the Eldritch Titan's Maddening Presence for the next 24 hours.

Azathoth (CR 21-53):
by dave2008

Bolothamogg / Yog-Sothoth (CR 38):
by dave2008

Emrakul (CR 37):
dave2008

This design is based on Emrakul, the Aeon Torn by MikennoVaries. It is available on reddit here:

Ityak-Ortheel (CR 36)
by dave2008

Shub-Niggurath (CR 36):
by dave2008

Cthulhu (CR 34):
by dave2008

Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger (CR 33):
by dave2008

This design is based on the wonderful Ulamog created by StoneStrix for the Monster-a-Day Compendium. The latest version of which is available on reddit here: Monster a Day Compendium V2.pdf please note that in the latest version Ulamog name was changed to "Zilladek" and Eldrazi were changed to "Illets," but the stats are unchanged.

Kozilek (CR 32):
by dave2008

This design is based on Kozilek, Butcher of Truth by MikennoVaries. It is available on reddit here:

Eldrazi Swarm (CR 23):
by dave2008

This design is based on the Eldrazi Scion by StoneStrix for the Monster-a-Day Compendium. The latest version of which is available on reddit here: Monster a Day Compendium V2.pdf please note that in the latest version Eldrazi was changed to "Illets," but the stats are unchanged.

Gibbering Orb (CR 23):
by dave2008

Beholder Hive Mother (CR 21):
by dave2008

Eldest (CR 20):
by dave2008

ABOMINATIONS:

Hecatoncheires (CR 36):
by dave2008

Xixecal (CR 30):
by dave2008

Phaethon (CR 30):
by dave2008

Astral Dreadnought (CR 24):
by dave2008

Atropal (CR 24):
by dave2008

Dream Larva (CR 22):
by dave2008

Infernal (CR 22):
by dave2008

Phane (CR 21):
by dave2008

Chichimec (CR 20):
by dave2008

CONSTRUCTS:

Godforged Colossus (CR 38):
by dave2008

Baak (CR 35):
by dave2008

Iron Colossus (CR 33):
by dave2008

Umbral Blot (CR 30):
by dave2008

Stone Colossus (CR 28):
by dave2008

Flesh Colossus (CR 23):
by dave2008

Adamantine Golem (CR 21):
by dave2008

Anaxim (CR 20)
by dave2008

dave2008 · Sep 16, 2015

EPIC MONSTERS:

DRAGONS:

All dragons have the following trait:

Strafing. When a dragon is flying, it can add its movement to the length of its breath weapon attack.

Great Dragon (Wyrms and Great Wyrms):

Wyrms and great wyrms, collectively refereed to simply as "Great Dragons," are incredibly old and powerful dragons. The are also extremely rare. In fact, it is thought by some sages that all of the great wyrm gold dragons in existence are those seven which serve as Bahamut's attendants. Regardless, these are not your typical dragons. They do, however, share some common traits among them. Great Wyrms and Wyrms generally have the abilities and traits in the lists below. These abilities and traits are assumed to be part of their stat block. Specific modifications to these traits and/or additional traits are listed in the individual stat blocks.

Great Dragon Traits:

Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from a +1 or lesser magic (wyrms); or bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from a +2 or lesser magic (great wyrms)
Damage Immunities bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing that is nonmagical

Great Dragon's Aura. A great dragon can use a bonus action to release its elemental aura. Once the aura is released it remains in effect until the dragon use another bonus action to contain it. The aura extends 15 feet from a wyrm and 30 feet from a great wyrm. Each creature that starts or ends its turn in the aura takes 14 (4d6) damage for a wyrm, or 21 (6d6) damage for a great wyrm, of the same type as the dragons breath weapon.

Colossal. A great dragon commands more area than the typical gargantuan creature. The exact space is defined in the individual stat block. In addition, a great dragon has advantage on saving throws against being pushed or knocked prone. A wyrm has advantage against Large for smaller creatures, and a great wyrm has advantage against Huge or smaller creatures.

Innate Spellcasting. Refer to individual entries for the great dragon’s spell casting ability, its save DC, attack bonus, and additional spells.

A wyrm can innately cast the following spells, requiring no components:

At will: comprehend languages, detect magic, enlarge/reduce, sending, telekinesis
3/day each: counterspell, detect thoughts, dispel magic, remove curse, scrying
1/day each: shield, symbol, telepathy

A great wyrm can innately cast the following spells, requiring no components:

At will: comprehend languages, detect magic, detect thoughts, enlarge/reduce, remove curse, scrying, sending, telekinesis
3/day each: counterspell, dispel magic, shield, symbol, telepathy
1/day each: arcane gate, etherealness, divine word, teleport

Limited Magic Immunity.

Unless a wyrm wishes to be affected, it is immune to spells of 2nd level or lower, and it has advantage on all other spells and magical effects.
Unless a great wyrm wishes to be affected, it is immune to spells of 3rd level or lower, and it has advantage on all other spells and magical effects.

Magic Weapons.

A wyrm’s weapon attacks are treated as +2 magical weapons for overcoming resistances and immunities.
A great wyrm’s weapon attacks are treated as +3 magical weapons for overcoming resistances and immunities.

Great Dragon's Might.

A wyrm's attacks and effects ignore the resistances and immunities of creatures CR 15 and below. A wyrm's attacks and effects targeting creatures of CR 16-20 ignore resistances and treat immunities as resistance (condition immunities provide advantage in lieu of immunity).
A great wyrm's attacks and effects ignore the resistances and immunities of creatures CR 20 and below. A great wyrm's attacks and effects targeting creatures of CR 21-25 ignore resistances and treat immunities as resistance (condition immunities provide advantage in lieu of immunity).

Regeneration. A wyrm regains 10 hit points at the start of its turn. A great wyrm regains 15 hit points at the start of its turn.

Siege Monster. The great dragon deals double damage to objects and structures.

Unstoppable. If the great dragon is subject to an effect that would inflict the paralyzed, restrained, or stunned condition; it instead loses its next use (one action) of its legendary actions and its speed is reduced by half for the duration of the spell or effect. The loss of legendary actions is cumulative.

Great Dragon Scales. When a great wyrm is targeted by a Magic Missile spell, a line spell, or a spell that requires a ranged Attack roll, roll a d6. On a roll of 1-2, the spell functions normally, on a roll of 3 to 5, the spell is deflected and the great wyrm is unaffected. On a roll of 6, the great wyrm is unaffected, and the effect is reflected back at the caster as though it originated from the great wyrm, turning the caster into the target.

ACTIONS:
Frightful Presence. Each creature of the dragon's choice that is within 200 feet of a wyrm, or 300 feet of great wyrm, and aware of it must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw with a DC equal to the dragon's spell DC or become Frightened for 5 minutes. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature's saving throw is successful of the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the dragon's Frightful Presence for the next 12 hours.

Change Shape. The dragon magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating no higher than its own, or back into its true form. It reverts to its true form if it dies. Any Equipment it is wearing or carrying is absorbed or borne by the new form (the dragon's choice).
In a new form, the dragon retains its alignment, hit points, Hit Dice, ability to speak, proficiencies, Unstoppable trait, lair actions, and Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores, as well as this action. Its Statistics and capabilities are otherwise replaced by those of the new form, except any Class Features or legendary actions of that form.

Great Wyrm Gold Dragon (CR 32):
by dave2008

Great Wyrm Red Dragon (CR 32):
by dave2008

Great Wyrm Blue Dragon (CR 31):
by dave2008

Great Wyrm Silver Dragon (CR 31):
by dave2008

Great Wyrm Bronze Dragon (CR 30):
by dave2008

Great Wyrm Green Dragon (CR 30):
by dave2008

Great Wyrm Black Dragon (CR 29):
by dave2008

Great Wyrm Copper Dragon (CR 29):
by dave2008

Great Wyrm Brass Dragon (CR 28):
by dave2008

Great Wyrm White Dragon (CR 28):
by dave2008

Wyrm Gold Dragon (CR28):
by Blacklight85 (w/ edits by dave2008)

Wyrm Red Dragon (CR28):
by Blacklight85 (w/ edits by dave2008)

Wyrm Blue Dragon (CR27):
by Blacklight85 (w/ edits by dave2008)

Wyrm Silver Dragon (CR27):
by Blacklight85 (w/ edits by dave2008)

Wyrm Bronze Dragon (CR26):
by Blacklight85 (w/ edits by dave2008)

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Wyrm Green Dragon (CR26):
by Blacklight85 (w/ edits by dave2008)

Wyrm Black Dragon (CR25):
by Blacklight85 (w/ edits by dave2008)

Wyrm Copper Dragon (CR25):
by Blacklight85 (w/ edits by dave2008)

Wyrm Brass Dragon (CR24):
by Blacklight85 (w/ edits by dave2008)

Wyrm White Dragon (CR 24):
by Blacklight85 (w/ edits by dave2008)

Ancient Gold Dragon (CR 24):
by Blacklight85 (w/ edits by dave2008)

Ancient Red Dragon (CR 24):
by dave2008

Ancient Blue Dragon (CR 23):
by dave2008

Ancient Dragon Turtle (CR 23):
by dave2008

Ancient Silver Dragon (CR 23):
by Blacklight85 (w/ edits by dave2008)

Ancient Bronze Dragon (CR 22):
by Blacklight85 (w/ edits by dave2008)

Ancient Green Dragon (CR 22):
by dave2008

Ancient Black Dragon (CR 21):
by dave2008

Ancient Copper Dragon (CR 21):
by Blacklight85 (w/ edits by dave2008)

Ancient Brass Dragon (CR 20):
by Blacklight85 (w/ edits by dave2008)

Ancient White Dragon (CR 20):
by dave2008

Dragon Hall of Fame:

Included here are famous and infamous dragons of the past and present.

Shen - the Dragon of Doom (CR 35):
by dave2008

Ashardalon (CR 323:
by dave2008

Nicol Bolas (CR 33):
by dave2008

Havarian (CR 28)
by dave2008

Aremag (CR 27)
by dave2008

Iymrith (CR 27)
by dave2008 (inspired by SlyFlourish)

Cyan Bloodbane (CR 19):
by dave2008

ELEMENTALS:

Ogremoch (CR 25)
by dave2008

Cryonax (CR 24)
by dave2008

Imix (CR 24):
by dave2008

Olhydra (CR 23)
by dave2008

Yan-C-Bin (CR 23)
by dave2008

Primal Air Elemental (CR 22):
by dave2008

Primal Earth Elemental (CR 22):
by dave2008

Primal Fire Elemental (CR 22):
by dave2008

Primal Water Elemental (CR 22):
by dave2008

FEY:

Arch-Fey Traits:

The Arch-Fey are an eclectic and loosely defined group; however, they generally have the abilities and traits in the list below. These abilities and traits are assumed to be part of the Arch-Fey’s stat block. Specific modifications to these traits and/or additional traits are listed in the individual stat blocks.

Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from a +2 or lesser magic
Damage Immunities bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing that is nonmagical
Condition Immunities Exhaustion

Banishment. When an Arch-Fey drops to 0 hit points, its body is destroyed but its essence travels back to its domain, and is unable to take physical form for a time.

Fey Lords. An Arch-Fey is immune to spells and effects that are charms or illusions created by a creature or phenomenon five or more below the Arch-Fey’s CR. In addition, they add double their proficiency bonus on saving throws against all other Charms and Illusions.

Innate Spellcasting. Refer to individual entries for an Arch-Fey member’s spell casting ability, their save DC, and attack bonus. An Arch-Fey can innately cast the following spells at 5th level or higher, requiring no material components:

At will: dancing lights, detect evil and good, detect magic, dispel magic, druidcraft, faerie fire, pass without trace
3/day each: banishment, bless, protection from evil and good, sleep, teleport
1/day each: mirage arcane, plane shift, project image

Unstoppable. If the Arch-Fey is subject to an effect that would inflict the paralyzed, petrified, prone, restrained, or stunned condition; it loses its next turn’s bonus action instead and its speed is reduced by half for the duration of the spell or effect. The Arch-Fey loses an additional use of its bonus action for each condition it suffers. If the Arch-Fey has Legendary Actions, instead of spending a bonus action, the Arch-Fey may spend one Legendary Action for each condition it wishes to remove.

Limited Magic Immunity. Unless an Arch-Fey wishes to be affected, it is immune to spells of 2nd level or lower, and it has advantage on all other spells and magical effects.

Magic Weapons. An Arch-Fey’s weapon attacks are treated as magical weapons for overcoming resistances.

Regeneration. The Arch-Fey regains 30 hit points at the start of its turn.

ACTIONS:
Fey Summons (1/day). An Arch-fey magically summons fey creatures to unoccupied spaces it can see within 120 feet of it. The total CR of the summoned creatures cannot exceed the Arch-Fey’s CR and the maximum CR of a creature summoned cannot exceed the Arch-Fey’s CR – 5. This action is otherwise the same as the spell conjure fey.

Sidhe Fear. Each creature of the Arch-Fey’s choice that is within 60 feet of it must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw (DC is equal to the Arch-Fey’s Charisma Modifier + its Proficiency Bonus + its Epic Bonus + 8) or become frightened for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature’s saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the Fey’s Sidhe Fear for the next 24 hours. An Arch-Fey has advantage on attacks that target a creature frightened by its Sidhe Fear.

Titania (CR 31):
by dave2008

Emmantiensien (CR 30):
by dave2008

Oberon (CR 30):
by dave2008

The Queen of Air and Darkness (CR 30):
by dave2008

Damh (CR 29):
by dave2008

Eachthighern (CR 29):
by dave2008

The Prince of Frost (CR 29):
by dave2008

Skerrit (CR 28):
by dave2008

Baba Yaga (CR 27):
by dave2008

Koliada (CR 26):
by Matrix Sorcica

Nathair Sgiathach (CR 26):
by dave2008

Verenestra (CR 26):
by dave2008

Cerunnos (CR 25):
by dave2008

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Cat Lord (CR 19 + CR 23):
by dave2008

3-Headed Sirrush (CR 24):
by dave2008

The 3-headed Sirrush is not an Arch Fey and does not have the traits and abilities of an Arch Fey. All of its traits and abilities are provided in the following stat block.

Hyrsam (CR 23):
by dave2008

Squelaiche (CR 23):
by dave2008

Caoimhin (CR 22):
by dave2008

Mournwind/Velayn (CR 21):
by dave2008

Soulsorrow/Loralae (CR 21):
by dave2008

Hoary Hunter (CR 20):
by dave2008

The Hoary Hunter is not an Arch Fey and does not have the traits and abilities of an Arch Fey. All of its traits and abilities are provided in the following stat block.

Sirrush (CR 20):
by dave2008

The Sirrush is not an Arch Fey and does not have the traits and abilities of an Arch Fey. All of its traits and abilities are provided in the following stat block.

Fionnghuala (CR 18):
by dave2008

dave2008 · Sep 16, 2015

EPIC MONSTERS:

MONSTROSITIES:

Devastation Swarm (CR 57):
by dave2008

Protean - Astral (CR 45):
by dave2008

Draeden - Greater (CR 37):
by dave2008

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Tarrasque (CR 31):
by dave2008

Devastation Beetle (CR 28):
by dave2008

Draeden - Lesser (CR 29):
by dave2008

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Genius Loci (CR 26):
by dave2008

Kraken (CR 25):
by dave2008

Devastation Scorpion (CR 24):
by dave2008

Devastation Spider (CR 23):
by dave2008

Protean - Giant (CR 23):
by dave2008

Devastation Centipede (CR 22):
by dave2008

Repeater (CR 22):
by dave2008

Vermiurge (CR 22):
by dave2008

Brachyurus (CR 22):
by dave2008

Tayellah (CR 21):
by dave2008

Ruin Swarm (CR 20):
by dave2008

Prismasaurus (CR 19)
by dave2008

PLANTS:

Rillifane Rallathil (CR 31):
by dave2008

Ancient Treant (CR 23):
by dave2008

Mu Spore (CR 21):
by dave2008

Elder Treant (CR 16):
by dave2008

UNDEAD:

Kyuss (CR 31):
by dave2008

Note: for the description of 10th level spells refer to post #9 of the 5e Epic Character Updates: Homebrew - (5e) IMMORTAL RULES

Dragotha (CR 25):
by dave2008

Shadow of the Void (CR 24):
by dave2008

Hunefer (CR 23):
by dave2008

Dodkong (CR 22):
by dave2008

Dracolich - Ancient Red Dragon (CR 22):
by dave2008

Worm that Walks (CR 22):
by dave2008

Acererak (CR 21):
by dave2008

Lich (CR 21):
by dave2008

Winterwight (CR 21):
by dave2008

Strahd (CR 17):
by dave2008

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dave2008 · Sep 16, 2015

Can someone tell me how to hide text on this forum. My method on the WotC forum doesn't seem to work here. Thank you!

Morrus · Sep 16, 2015

dave2008 said:
Can someone tell me how to hide text on this forum. My method on the WotC forum doesn't seem to work here. Thank you!

I did up in post #8 above!

An alternative (if you prefer, or not if you don't) is the header tag. It doesn't hide stuff, but it makes attractive headers for sections. That tag is {h=x} where x is a number from 1-4, 1 being the largest. And { and } are [ and ] of course. Looks like this:

[h=3]This is a header[/h]
That was a header.

dave2008 · Sep 16, 2015

Morrus said:
Hey [MENTION=83242]dave2008[/MENTION], just a quick tip - the

tag doesn't work. Instead you need {sblock} (where { is [ and } is ])

The

tag used to 'black out' text, but with so many people using touchscreen devices, they couldn't use it, so I disabled it.

Yep, I noticed that and a quick google search resolved the problem, but thank you for the keeping watch. I'm getting them corrected now.

dave2008 · Sep 16, 2015

Morrus said:
I did up in post #8 above!

An alternative (if you prefer, or not if you don't) is the header tag. It doesn't hide stuff, but it makes attractive headers for sections. That tag is {h=x} where x is a number from 1-4, 1 being the largest. And { and } are [ and ] of course. Looks like this:

[h=3]This is a header[/h]
That was a header.

I just saw that - I was posting to quickly to notice your reply. Sorry! I will definitely make look pretty when I get more time. Thank you!