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Mummy 5e

Medium Undead, Lawful Evil

The Mummy is a medium undead in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 3 (700 XP). It has 11 AC and 58 hit points. Wrapped in yellowed bandages that reek of ancient spices and decay, this preserved corpse moves with deliberate menace, its glowing eyes burning with undead malice.

Armor Class

11

Hit Points

58

Challenge

3

700 XP

Wrapped in yellowed bandages that reek of ancient spices and decay, this preserved corpse moves with deliberate menace, its glowing eyes burning with undead malice.

Speed Walk 20ft
STR +3 (16)
DEX -1 (8)
CON +2 (15)
INT -2 (6)
WIS +0 (10)
CHA +1 (12)
Saving Throws WIS +2
Damage Vuln. Fire
Damage Immun. Immune: Necrotic, Poison; Resistant: Nonmagical Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing
Condition Immun. Charmed, Exhaustion, Frightened, Paralyzed, Poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages The languages it knew in life

Special Traits & Features

None
Undead

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 4

Combat Role

Medium Undead (Skirmisher / Line)

Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)

Tier 1 (Lvl 3)
Medium / Hard
Tier 2 (Lvl 7)
Easy / Minion
Tier 3 (Lvl 12)
Easy / Minion
Tier 4 (Lvl 17)
Easy / Minion
Recommended Minions & Allies: Necromancers, Skeletons, Zombies, Ghouls, Shadows, Specters
Encounter Hook: Roused by a desecrated crypt or broken seal, seeking life-essence to expand its silent graveyard court.

Tactical Recommendations

  • Lighting Manipulation: Exploit darkvision or blindsight in total darkness to force players to rely on torchlight or spell slots.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Challenge Rating (CR) of Mummy?

Mummy is a Challenge Rating 3 creature, granting 700 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Mummy?

Mummy has an Armor Class (AC) of 11 and approximately 58 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Mummy?

For a party of 4 adventurers, Mummy represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 4.

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