Oct 31, 2017 · Outside materials for particular campaigns, there is only one official way for a PC to become a lich. The Book of Vile Darkness is detailed in the 5th edition Dungeon Master's Guide (p222).

Dec 20, 2019 · A lich is traditionally a high level spellcaster, and most of their spells are granted from their wizardly studies, not from becoming a lich. So don’t worry about giving them any spells, just give them the most iconic ability- to come back from the dead.

Aug 11, 2021 · A Lich is significantly stronger than a single 20th level PC. It is not in the rules for this path to be available, both for balance reasons and the fact that Lichdom is both unnatural and irredeemably evil. Any path forward would be a homebrew; Sanvaels version more or less works as a potential way to do this

Nov 7, 2018 · 5E just says a "sentient creature" in the entry for Lich in the MM. It doesn't specify the age of the creature, nor does it say that multiple sacrificed creatures are required. Official D&D materials were always a little light on the details for becoming one.

The lich is an 18th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 20, +12 to hit with spell attacks). The lich has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): mage hand, prestidigitation, ray of frost. 1st level (4 slots): …

Aug 30, 2016 · If a PC goes first, the lich will answer a ranged weapon attack from 60 feet away or closer with a ray of frost cantrip (one legendary action) and a melee attack with a Frightening Gaze (two legendary actions), since anyone attacking a lich in melee is likely to have more Constitution than Wisdom.

Each time you gain a Lich level, you can add two Lich spells of your choice to your spellbook for free. Each of these spells must be of a level for which you have spell slots, as shown on the Lich table.

Jul 5, 2015 · It's not your traditional lich, very desert-themed, but it's easy to access and grants lichdom at its 10th level (minimal character 11 if you twink out an Illumian with NaenKrau and Precocious Apprentice).

Jan 18, 2019 · The only source I could find that directly addresses PC actualy becoming a lich is Curse of Strahd adventure. When the beneficiary drinks the potion, he or she instantly transforms into a lich under the Dungeon Master's control (use the stat block in the Monster Manual, altering the lich's prepared spells as desired).

Whenever a Humanoid dies within 1 mile of the lair, its soul is immediately consumed by the lich. A Humanoid whose soul is consumed in this way can be brought back to life only by a True Resurrection or Wish spell. If the lich is destroyed or moves …