The Head-Hunter Of The Cavernous Wastes — A Mini-Boss Encounter for 5e
A deadly, story-rich mini-boss for 5e! Face off against a terrifying serpentine horror in the Cavernous Wastes—a blind, smoke-wreathed abomination bred to harvest heads for its sinister master. Perfect for any Dungeon Master looking to inject tension, strategy, and horror into their campaign.
- System: D&D 5e
- Challenge Rating: CR 6
- Player Level: 5
- Includes:
- Encounter map (63x63)
- Custom stat blocks: Head-Hunter & Flying Skulls
- Lore, hooks, and encounter variants
- Non-combat and escape solutions
- Homebrewery markdown format ready ($1)
This one-shot-style encounter is perfect for slotting into your campaign as a side quest, boss fight, or a horrific surprise in the Underdark.
💀 “It doesn’t see you. It doesn’t need to. The smoke sees for her.”
Will your players survive...or become trophies?
This module is a horror-themed mini-boss encounter for D&D 5e, built for a party of four level 5 characters. This CR 6 encounter features a custom monster, rudimentary dungeon map, and multiple solutions—including non-lethal and escape options. Ideal as a one-shot or campaign drop-in, it offers a tense, tactical challenge wrapped in dark lore and atmospheric design.