Flameskull*
Tiny Undead · · CR 4
- Undead
- Tiny
- Tier 1
CR 4 tiny undead, neutral evil — that's Flameskull*. Native to underground. Sourced from Monster Manual (5.5e 2024).
Stat Block
- Challenge Rating
- 4
- Type
- Undead
- Size
- Tiny
- Alignment
- —
- Speed
- —
- Habitats
- Underground
- Sources
- Monster Manual (5.5e 2024)
Ecology
Flameskull* is a creature that has crossed the threshold of death; its continued presence is itself a violation of natural law. It is most often found in underground regions. It is tiny-sized, which shapes how it hunts, hides, or fights.
Behaviour
Flameskull* is haunted by what it was in life; its goals echo old grievances or the will of the necromancer who raised it. Its alignment varies by individual or is irrelevant — it acts on instinct, drive, or whoever commands it. It is intelligent enough to plan, scheme, or remember. Spellcasting expands its repertoire well beyond what its physical stat block alone suggests.
Origin
Flameskull* is codified in the 5.5e Monster Manual. Undead are the wounds the Negative Plane leaves on the mortal world — every undead has a death story behind it. Within a campaign, its existence anchors a region with the kind of weight only an old, named species carries.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Flameskull*
- What is the challenge rating of Flameskull*?
- The CR on Flameskull* is 4. That CR fits parties at the start of their adventuring careers.
- What type of creature is Flameskull*?
- The bestiary type for Flameskull* is undead, tiny size.
- Where does Flameskull* live?
- The bestiary places Flameskull* in Underground.