Planetar
Large Celestial · · CR 16
- Celestial
- Large
- Tier 3
Planetar lists at CR 16 as a large celestial (lawful good). Sourced from Monster Manual (5e 2014) and Monster Manual (5.5e 2024).
Stat Block
- Challenge Rating
- 16
- Type
- Celestial
- Size
- Large
- Alignment
- —
- Speed
- —
- Habitats
- —
- Sources
- Monster Manual (5e 2014), Monster Manual (5.5e 2024)
Ecology
Planetars dwell in the upper planes, primarily Mount Celestia and the Seven Heavens, serving as captains in celestial armies. They lair in crystalline citadels, sword-shaped temples, and planar fortresses dedicated to specific gods of justice. They do not require food in any mortal sense, sustaining themselves on divine grace and direct service. On the Material Plane, they manifest in response to invocations by clerics of high rank or in moments of cosmic crisis where divine intervention is sanctioned.
Behaviour
Planetars are stern, focused, and unwavering in their service. They do not entertain frivolity, gossip, or self-doubt, and view mortal hesitation as weakness rather than wisdom. They love deeply but rigidly, often forming bonds with mortal champions they protect across decades. They show mercy when ordered to, and execute when ordered to, with equal precision. A planetar will weep over a slain innocent but never over an executed traitor, regardless of the traitor's pleas.
Origin
Planetars are formed from the spirits of mortal heroes whose lives perfectly aligned with celestial law, ascended after death by direct divine election. The transformation grants the winged form, the holy sword, and full memory loss of the mortal life; planetars know they were once mortal but cannot recall specifics. Some planetars retain echoes of their former lives that surface in moments of compassion or violence. The first planetars served gods now forgotten by mortals.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Planetar
- What is the challenge rating of Planetar?
- The CR on Planetar is 16. That CR fits late-campaign adventuring parties.
- What type of creature is Planetar?
- By creature type, Planetar is a celestial, large size.