Dungeons & Dragons Flayed Ghoul Miniature

This is a highly detailed miniature of a Flayed Ghoul.

This model was created by M3DM who makes amazingly accurate models of Dungeons & Dragons creatures and is provided by Commercial License.

A Flayed Ghoul in Dungeons & Dragons is a horrifying undead creature that resembles a typical ghoul but with its skin completely stripped away, exposing raw muscle and bone. It is often the result of necromantic rituals, cruel experimentation, or cursed afflictions that have caused its flesh to be violently removed. Despite its grotesque appearance, the Flayed Ghoul is more than just a mindless undead—it is a ravenous predator driven by insatiable hunger, attacking anything living with unnatural speed and viciousness.

These creatures possess many of the traits of standard ghouls, such as an immunity to poison and the ability to paralyze foes with their clawed attacks. However, due to their skinless bodies, they often have heightened sensitivity to pain, sometimes making them more reckless in battle. Some versions of the Flayed Ghoul also have unique regenerative abilities, reknitting their exposed flesh by consuming fresh meat. Others might exude an aura of fear or agony, causing terror in those who gaze upon their raw, sinewy forms.

Flayed Ghouls are commonly found in cursed crypts, battlefields tainted by necrotic energy, or in the service of powerful necromancers who use them as shock troops. Their origins vary, but many are created through dark magic, often as a punishment for those who dabbled in forbidden arts. Some legends claim that a person who willingly consumes ghoul flesh while still alive risks becoming a Flayed Ghoul upon death, forever condemned to endless hunger.

Encounters with Flayed Ghouls are gruesome affairs, as they attack with relentless ferocity, seeking to tear apart their victims and feast on their flesh. Their presence in a campaign adds a terrifying element of body horror, making them an excellent choice for dark fantasy or horror-themed adventures.