Hantu Penanggal

Hantu Penanggal is a medium fiend (Challenge Rating 8).

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AC: 14

HP: 123

Speed: fly 40 ft., walk 30 ft.

STR: 14

DEX: 16

CON: 14

INT: 11

WIS: 10

CHA: 18

The head of a beautiful woman flies through the air, trailing tentacle-like entrails while her headless body follows, bearing demonic claws._
Cursed Nature. Hantu penanggal arise when creatures pledged to fiendish powers break their agreements. They are cursed, becoming fiends hungering for the flesh and blood of the innocent.
Mistaken for Undead. Hantu penanggal are often mistaken for undead and don’t correct this error, finding delight in taking advantage of adventurers ill-prepared for an encounter with a fiend.

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Further reading

Jetpack7 Game Master Series
The Game Master's Book of Random Encounters
Jeff Ashworth · 2020
The Game Master's Book of Traps, Puzzles and Dungeons
Jeff Ashworth · 2022
The Game Master's Book of Legendary Dragons
Aaron Hübrich · 2022
Last updated 7/27/2026·Tags: monster, fiend, medium