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A skeletal warrior wearing bronze armor and tattered green cloth, holding a curved sword and a chain, stands in a sandy environment. The title "ZHALIM BOUND BLADE OF THE SANDS" is above him.

A skeletal warrior wearing bronze armor and tattered green cloth, holding a curved sword and a chain, stands in a sandy environment. The title "ZHALIM BOUND BLADE OF THE SANDS" is above him.

Zhalim, the Bound Blade of the Sands Medium Undead, Lawful Neutral Challenge: 4 (2024 rules) | Designed for 3 Level 4 PCs 🧱 Stats Armor Class: 17 (Bronze-Plated Body) Hit Points: 76 (9d8 + 36) Speed: 30 ft. Initiative: +1 Saving Throws: CON +5, WIS +4 Proficiencies: +2 Languages: Common, Khemetian, Ignan Senses: Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 13 Resistances & Immunities Resistances: Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing from nonmagical weapons; Fire Immunities: Charmed, Frightened, Exhaustion, Poison ⚔️ Actions Multiattack. Makes two attacks: one with Cursed Khopesh and one with Chain Lash. Cursed Khopesh. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (1d10 + 4) slashing + 4 (1d8) necrotic damage. On a critical hit, target must succeed DC 13 Wisdom save or be Frightened until end of its next turn. Chain Lash. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage. Target must succeed DC 13 Strength save or be restrained until end of its next turn. 🌪️ Bonus Actions Buried in the Dune (1/day). Zhalim sinks into sand and reappears up to 30 ft away. All creatures within 5 ft. of reappearance point must succeed DC 13 Dexterity save or take 9 (2d8) fire + slashing damage and be pushed 10 ft. 🌀 Reactions Sand Veil (Recharge 5–6). When hit by melee or ranged attack, Zhalim may raise a swirling sand wall. Attacker must succeed DC 13 Constitution save or be Blinded until end of their next turn. Zhalim gains half cover until See more