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Spawn of Kyuss

Medium Undead · · CR 5

  • Undead
  • Medium
  • Tier 2

As a medium undead, Spawn of Kyuss carries CR 5. Common in desert and underground environments. Sourced from Monsters of the Multiverse and Volo's Guide to Monsters.

Stat Block

Challenge Rating
5
Type
Undead
Size
Medium
Alignment
Speed
30 ft.
Habitats
Desert, Underground
Sources
Monsters of the Multiverse, Volo's Guide to Monsters

Ecology

Spawn of Kyuss 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 desert regions. It is medium-sized, which shapes how it hunts, hides, or fights.

Behaviour

Spawn of Kyuss 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.

Origin

Spawn of Kyuss is reprinted in Monsters of the Multiverse and expanded in Volo's Guide to Monsters. 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.

CR 5 monstersAll UndeadsDesertUnderground

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Frequently Asked Questions about Spawn of Kyuss

What is the challenge rating of Spawn of Kyuss?
Listed CR for Spawn of Kyuss: 5. Match it to a party that suits mid-tier groups.
What type of creature is Spawn of Kyuss?
The bestiary type for Spawn of Kyuss is undead, medium size.
Where does Spawn of Kyuss live?
You'll find Spawn of Kyuss in Desert, Underground according to the bestiary entry.
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