Cursed Skulls are found in the upper floors of Lady Jannath's Estate. They cast Thunderwave when a player character is nearby, making them difficult to evade. The skulls ignore Invisibility and similar effects.
| Cursed Skull | |
|---|---|
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| Stats | |
| Hit points | 36 |
| Weight | 60 kg ( lb) |
| Initiative | -5 |
| Proficiency bonus | +2 |
| Resistances | |
| Immune | Poison, Psychic |
| Resistant | Piercing, Necrotic |
| Vulnerable | Bludgeoning, Force, Radiant |
| Conditions | |
 | Only a hit that deals at least 22 damage can damage it. |
 | This skull is cursed with necromantic powers that shoot thunderwaves. |
Due to their vulnerability to bludgeoning damage, they are easy to destroy from a safe distance.
Strategy
Cursed skulls are difficult to approach as they will cast Thunderwave against nearby creatures. Therefore it's advised to simply throw a bludgeoning weapon at them which has the "thrown" trait. A simple Light Hammer thrown by a character with decent Strength is sufficient to kill a skull in one blow. Eldritch Blast is also a good option since the skulls are also vulnerable to force damage.
Alternatively, casting Remove Curse will remove the status from a skull, preventing it from casting Thunderwave. However, this requires being within range of the skull's attack. One method of applying remove curse is using Misty Step to blink to a location outside of the skull's line of sight, then casting from behind or from the side if you position yourself carefully.
Casting the ritual spell Silence on a skull will entirely neutralise its thunderwave attack.