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{{5evaried|canon=true|sources=SRD5, VGtM, MM5e}}
'''a.k.a. Mind Flayer Lich'''

{{5e Monster
|name=Illithilich 
|sorttext=Lich Illithilich 
|refs={{SRD5ref}} <ref name="volo.172">SRD5 {{5ed|Lich}} modified by: {{Cite Pub|Volo's Guide to Monsters|pages=172}} Licensed: &copy; Wizards of the Coast {{fairuc}} &mdash; CR/XP, languages/telepathy, {{iplink|Magic Resistance}}, {{iplink|Innate Spellcasting}}, {{iplink|Tentacles}}, iplink|Extract Brain}}, {{iplink|Mind Blast}}, {{iplink|Legendary Actions}}.</ref> <ref name="habuo">habitat - unofficial. [user]</ref>
|size=Medium 
|type=Undead 
|swarm= 
|subtype=Lich, Mind Flayer 
|align=Any evil alignment 
|ac=17 
|acfluff=natural armor 
|hp=135 
|hd=
|speed=30 ft.

|saves={{5eCon}}, {{5eInt}}, {{5eWis}}
|skills={{SRD5|Arcana}}, {{SRD5|History}}, {{SRD5|Insight}}, {{SRD5|Perception}}
|damageresistances={{srd5lc|Cold}}, {{srd5lc|Lightning}}, {{srd5lc|Necrotic}}
|damageimmunity={{srd5lc|Poison}}; {{srd5lc|Bludgeoning}}, {{srd5lc|Piercing}}, and {{srd5lc|Slashing}} from nonmagical attacks.
|conditionimmunity={{srd5lc|Charmed}}, {{srd5lc|Exhaustion}}, {{srd5lc|Frightened}}, {{srd5lc|Paralyzed}}, {{srd5lc|Poisoned}}
|senses={{srd5lc|Truesight}} 120 ft.
|perception=19 <!--Passive-->
|languages={{5elang|Deep Speech}}, {{5elang|Undercommon}}, {{srd5lc|Telepathy}} 120 ft.
|habitat=Underdark, Underground, Urban     
|plane=Underdark   
|cr=22 <!--Challenge Rating-->
|xp= <!--Experience points for destroying-->
|canon=true
|summary={{5ep|Mind Flayer}} that has become a {{SRD5|Lich}} <!-- 1-2 line unofficial, UNPLAGIRIZED, description --> 

|feature1=Innate Spellcasting
|flimit1=Psionics, {{SRD5|Intelligence}}
|fdesc1=<ref name="volo.172" />

|feature2=Legendary Resistance
|flimit2=3/Day
|fdesc2=If the lich fails a {{srd5lc|Saving Throw}}, it can choose to succeed instead.

|feature3=Magic Resistance
|flimit3=
|fdesc3=The lich has {{srd5lc|Advantage}} on saving throws against {{5edlc|Spell}}s and other magical effects.

|feature4=Rejuvenation
|flimit4=
|fdesc4=If it has a {{5edlc|Phylactery}}, a destroyed lich gains a new body in 1d10 days, regaining all its {{srd5lc|Hit Point}}s and becoming active again. The new body appears within 5 feet of the phylactery.

|feature5=Spellcasting
|flimit5=
|fdesc5=The lich is an 18th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 20, +12 to hit with {{srd5lc|Spell Attack}}s). The lich has the following {{srd5lc|Wizard}} spells prepared: <br />
:Cantrips (at will): ''{{srd5lc|Mage Hand}}'', ''{{srd5lc|Prestidigitation}}, {{srd5lc|Ray of Frost}}'' <br />
:1st level (4 [[SRD5:Spell Slot|slots]]): ''{{srd5lc|Detect Magic}}, {{srd5lc|Magic Missile}}, {{srd5lc|Shield Spell|shield}}, {{srd5lc|Thunderwave}}'' <br />
:2nd level (3 slots): ''{{srd5lc|Acid Arrow}}, {{srd5lc|Detect Thoughts}}, {{srd5lc|Invisibility}}, {{srd5lc|Mirror Image}}'' <br />
:3rd level (3 slots): ''{{srd5lc|Animate Dead}}, {{srd5lc|Counterspell}}, {{srd5lc|Dispel Magic}}, {{srd5lc|Fireball}}'' <br />
:4th level (3 slots): ''{{srd5lc|Blight}}, {{srd5lc|Dimension Door}}'' <br />
:5th level (3 slots): ''{{srd5lc|Cloudkill}}, {{srd5lc|Scrying}}'' <br />
:6th level (1 slot): ''{{srd5lc|Disintegrate}}, {{srd5lc|Globe of Invulnerability}}'' <br />
:7th level (1 slot): ''{{srd5lc|Finger of Death}}, {{srd5lc|Plane Shift}}'' <br />
:8th level (1 slot): ''{{srd5lc|Dominate Monster}}, {{srd5lc|Power Word Stun}}'' <br />
:9th level (1 slot): ''{{srd5lc|Power Word Kill}}''

|feature6=Turn Resistance
|flimit6=
|fdesc6=The lich has advantage on saving throws against any effect that [[SRD5|Turn Undead|turns undead]].

|action1=Extract Brain
|alimit1=
|adesc1=<ref name="volo.172" /> ''{{SRD5|Melee Weapon Attack}}'' 

|action2=Mind Blast
|alimit2=Recharge 5-6
|adesc2=<ref name="volo.172 /> 

|action3=Paralyzing Touch
|alimit3=
|adesc3=<ref name="srd5" /> ''Melee Spell Attack:'' +12 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. ''Hit:'' 10 (3d6) {{srd5lc|Cold}} damage. The target must succeed on a DC 18 {{SRD5|Constitution}} saving throw or be {{srd5lc|Paralyzed}} for 1 minute. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

|action4=Tentacles
|alimit4=
|adesc4=<ref name="volo.172" /> ''Melee Spell Attack''

|legend1=Tentacles
|lgdlimit1=
|lgddesc1=<ref name="volo.172" /> The lich makes one attack with its {{iplink|Tentacles}}.

|legend2=Extract Brain
|lgdlimit2=Costs 2 Actions
|lgddesc2=<ref name="volo.172" /> The lich uses {{iplink|Extract Brain}}

|legend3=Mind Blast
|lgdlimit3=Costs 3 Actions
|lgddesc3=<ref name="volo.172" /> The lich recharges its {{iplink|Mind Blast}} and uses it.

|legend4=Cast Spell
|lgdlimit4=Costs 1-3 Actions
|lgddesc4=<ref name="volo.172" /> 

|haslair=true
}}
'''Unofficial Description:''' {{5ep|Mind Flayer}} that has become a {{SRD5|Lich}}.

{{:Lich (5e)/Lair}}
A mind flayer lich encountered in its lair has a challenge rating of 23 (50,000 XP).[[Category:5e CR 23 Monsters|Lich Mind Flayer]]<ref name="rly">'''unofficial''' CR rating in lair by [[user:Rlyehable]].</ref>

==Sources and Notes==
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Alignment	Any evil alignment +
Author	SRD5, VGtM, MM5e +
CRval	22 +
Canon	true +
Challenge Rating	22 +
Creature Name	Illithilich +
Experience Points	41,000 +
Features	Magic Resistance +, Rejuvenation +, Spellcasting +, Turn Resistance +, Mind Blast +, Paralyzing Touch +, Tentacles +, Extract Brain +, Cast Spell +, Innate Spellcasting + and Legendary Resistance +
Habitat	Underdark +, Underground + and Urban +
Has Lair	true +
Hit Points	135 +
Legendary Monster	true +
Name	Illithilich +
Plane	Underdark +
Publication	SRD5, VGtM, MM5e +
Size	Medium +
SortText	Lich Illithilich +
Subtype	Lich + and Mind Flayer +
Summary	Mind Flayer that has become a Lich +
Type	Undead +