If you've been playing Dungeons & Dragons for any length of time, you've heard the name whispered with a particular kind of dread. Acererak isn't just another powerful undead spellcaster haunting a forgotten crypt — he's the architect of the Tomb of Horrors, the dungeon that has been ending adventuring careers since 1978. He's a schemer, a demilich, a betrayer of gods, and quite possibly the most accomplished villain in D&D's entire canon.
Acererak Explained: The Lich Who Built D&D's Deadliest Dungeon
If you've ever stared down a gemstone-eyed statue and wondered whether to put something in its mouth, you've already met Acererak — and he's already won. Here's everything you need to know about D&D's most diabolical lich.
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