both before demons consist rest

Demonomicon of Iggwilv

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

. The tome recounts both the oldest and most current profanities of the Abyss and demons. Demons have attempted to censor the text, and while sections have been ripped from the book’s spine, the

it longs to be more than mere reference material. Abyssal Lore. You can reference the Demonomicon whenever you make an Intelligence check to discern information about demons or a Wisdom (Survival

Chasme Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

Drone. The chasme produces a horrid droning sound to which demons are immune. Any other creature that starts its turn within 30 feet of the chasme must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or

. This reduction to a creature’s hit point maximum lasts until the creature finishes a long rest or until it is affected by a spell like greater restoration.PoisonCold, Fire, Lightning

Chasme (summoner variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

Drone. The chasme produces a horrid droning sound to which demons are immune. Any other creature that starts its turn within 30 feet of the chasme must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or

. This reduction to a creature’s hit point maximum lasts until the creature finishes a long rest or until it is affected by a spell like greater restoration. Summon Demon (1/Day). The demon

Rutterkin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

disease or become poisoned. At the end of each long rest, the poisoned target can repeat the saving throw, ending the effect on itself on a success. If the target is reduced to 0 hit points while

poisoned in this way, it dies and instantly transforms into a living manes (see the Monster Manual). The transformation can be undone only by a wish spell.Rutterkins are warped demons that roam the Abyss in

Pyxis of Pandemonium

Magic Items Mythic Odysseys of Theros

A creature that touches this ornate wooden vessel for 1 minute gains the benefits of a short rest. That creature also gains the effects of the bless spell until the creature finishes a short or long

rest. The creature can’t gain these benefits again until it finishes a long rest. If the vessel is opened, roll on the Pyxis of Pandemonium table to determine what happens. Any spells cast by

Nabassu

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

finishes a short or long rest. The target dies if its hit point maximum is reduced to 0, and if the target is a Humanoid, it immediately rises as a ghoul (see the Monster Manual) under the nabassu’s

demon, including another nabassu. Most other demons shun nabassus and force them to live on the fringes of the Abyss. There, nabassus pick off weaker demons or, if the situation warrants, gather in packs

Nightmare Shepherd

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

(Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). The shepherd pulls twisted souls from the Underworld; 1d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Herd the Underworld"} shadow;shadows (without

the Underworld. The people of Theros know these fiends as demons. Immortal Nature. A demon of Theros doesn’t require food, drink, or sleep. FIENDS OF THEROS On Theros, the term “demon

Dybbuk

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

":"Tentacle"}. This reduction lasts until the target finishes a short or long rest. The target dies if its hit point maximum is reduced to 0. Possess Corpse (Recharge 6);{"diceNotation":"1d6

one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 12): At will: dimension door 3/day: phantasmal forceDybbuks are demons

Molydeus

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the damage taken. This reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target transforms into a manes (see the Monster Manual) if this reduces its hit

that doesn’t affect the weapon’s capabilities. Molydeus (Summoner Variant);Variant: Demon Summoning You can give a molydeus the ability to summon other demons. Summon Demon (1/Day

Summon Greater Demon

Spells Xanathar's Guide to Everything

throw if you say its true name. On a failed save, the demon continues to obey you. On a successful save, your control of the demon ends for the rest of the duration, and the demon spends its turns

pursuing and attacking the nearest non-demons to the best of its ability. If you stop concentrating on the spell before it reaches its full duration, an uncontrolled demon doesn’t disappear for 1d6

Brusipha

Monsters The Book of Many Things

ritual, and the ritual can be performed only at night. The demons vanish at dawn. Labyrinthine Recall. Brusipha can perfectly recall any path she has traveled.Multiattack. Brusipha makes two Eldritch

throw or be pushed up to 10 feet from Brusipha and have the prone condition. Incite the Hunters (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). Brusipha allows each ally within 30 feet of herself that has the

Drow Inquisitor (Summoner Variant) Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

necrotic damage it takes. This reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if its hit point maximum is reduced to 0. Summon Demon (1/Day). The drow attempts to magically summon a

summoner, and can't summon other demons. It remains for 10 minutes, until it or its summoner dies, or until its summoner dismisses it as an action.

Drow Inquisitor

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

’t summon other demons. It remains for 10 minutes, until it or its summoner dies, or until its summoner dismisses it as an action. Spectral Dagger (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). The drow

", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. The target’s hit point maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the necrotic damage taken. This reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest

Drelnza

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

, and Drelnza regains hit points equal to that amount. The reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if this effect reduces its hit point maximum to 0. A Humanoid slain in

Tsojcanth, rising to dispatch those few who make it to Iggwilv’s hoard. As a consequence of Drelnza’s prolonged rest, she has yet to regain some of her vampiric powers. In the years before

Drow Inquisitor (Summoner Variant)

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. The target’s hit point maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the necrotic damage taken. This reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest

summoner, acts as an ally of its summoner, and can’t summon other demons. It remains for 10 minutes, until it or its summoner dies, or until its summoner dismisses it as an action.Lolth’s

Demonomicon of Iggwilv Legacy

Magic Items Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

recounts both the oldest and most current profanities of the Abyss and demons. Demons have attempted to censor the text, and while sections have been ripped from the book’s spine, the general

charges). Abyssal Reference. You can reference the Demonomicon whenever you make an Intelligence check to discern information about demons or a Wisdom (Survival) check related to the Abyss. When you

Demogorgon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the damage taken. This reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if its hit point maximum is reduced to 0. Gaze. Demogorgon turns his

":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. Cast a Spell (Costs 2 Actions). Demogorgon uses Spellcasting.Prince of Demons, the Sibilant Beast, and Master of the Spiraling Depths, Demogorgon is the embodiment of

Molydeus (Summoner Variant) Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

or its hit point maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the damage taken. This reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target transforms into a manes if this reduces its hit

"} chasme;chasmes, or one marilith. A summoned demon appears in an unoccupied space within 60 feet of the molydeus, acts as an ally of the molydeus, and can't summon other demons. It remains for 1

Molydeus (Summoner Variant)

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the damage taken. This reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target transforms into a manes (see the Monster Manual) if this reduces its hit

;t summon other demons. It remains for 1 minute, until it or the molydeus dies, or until the molydeus dismisses it as an action.The molydeus can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options

Demogorgon Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if its hit point maximum is reduced to 0. Gaze. Demogorgon turns his magical gaze toward one creature that he can see within 120 feet of him. That

"} necrotic damage. Maddening Gaze. Demogorgon uses his Gaze action, and must choose either the Beguiling Gaze or the Insanity Gaze effect.Prince of Demons, the Sibilant Beast, and Master of the

Warlock Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

pacts made with mysterious beings of supernatural power, warlocks unlock magical effects both subtle and spectacular. Drawing on the ancient knowledge of beings such as fey nobles, demons, devils

determine how big a part your pact will play in your character’s adventuring career. Your patron’s demands might drive you into adventures, or they might consist entirely of small favors you can

Adult Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

A deep dragon lair might share the same basic structure as the sapphire dragon lair shown on map 5.12, but instead of being formed from stone, it might consist of chambers hollowed out within a fungus

allies and servitors. Like the rest of the lair, this chamber is lit by phosphorescent fungal blooms that give off soft green, blue, and purple light. Hoard Chamber. The dragon’s hoard is hidden

Ancient Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

share the same basic structure as the sapphire dragon lair shown on map 5.12, but instead of being formed from stone, it might consist of chambers hollowed out within a fungus network growing near an

the rest of the lair, this chamber is lit by phosphorescent fungal blooms that give off soft green, blue, and purple light. Hoard Chamber. The dragon’s hoard is hidden away in a more remote

Temple Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

Temple Features This complex has the following features. Any exceptions are noted in areas to which they apply. Ceilings. Ceilings are 15 feet high. Doors. Doors consist of stone slabs balanced on

flame spells cast on torches in bronze wall sconces. The rest of the level is dark. Treasure. Many denizens of the temple carry small amounts of treasure. Creatures that own individual treasure have 4d10

V6: Elysian Springs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

evacuated. Those who remain are staff members attempting to protect the property from looters and, if possible, from the spreading fires. These staff members consist of eleven human Guards who are

staff to allow them to rest here. As an Influence action, the character makes a DC 14 Charisma (Persuasion) check. On a success, the staff allow the characters to rest here as long as they need. On a failure, they allow the characters to complete only a Short Rest here.

Chapter 3: Avernus - Path of Demons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

Chapter 3: Avernus - Path of Demons Spawning Trees For characters of level 8 “Demons beget demons. Where their filth lands, they spawn even more corruption.” Tower of Urm For characters

characters of level 8 “Here you find a sticky situation. Poor Shummrath isn’t the fiend it used to be.” Crypt of the Hellriders For characters of level 9 “Zariel’s fallen companions cannot rest

The Great Dance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

undulate like a writhing snake. Each time one side gains an advantage, invariably its lines weaken somewhere else. Demons enter the Nine Hells by following the River Styx from the Abyss into Avernus

positions with each passing day. About once every thousand years, the demons close in on the lower reaches of the Styx and portals leading deeper into the Hells. Invariably, the legions of the Nine Hells

Temple Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

Temple Features This complex has the following features. Any exceptions are noted in areas to which they apply. Ceilings. Ceilings are 15 feet high. Doors. Doors consist of stone slabs balanced on

illuminate areas they use frequently with continual flame spells cast on torches in bronze wall sconces. The rest of the level is dark. Treasure. Many denizens of the temple carry small amounts of treasure

The Blood War

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

Hells and the Abyss, though fighting also takes place on the Material Plane, on the planes between those realms on the Great Wheel, and anywhere else demons and devils congregate. Although the intensity

of the conflict waxes and wanes, and the front lines of the war can shift drastically, a moment never goes by when demons and devils aren’t battling each other somewhere in the multiverse. Many demons

Age of Demons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

Age of Demons The Age of Demons is shrouded in myth, and explorers rarely find ruins from that ancient era. But a few sites remain, particularly in the Demon Wastes and Q’barra, kept relatively

ruins from the Age of Demons are fitting for supernatural horror adventures. The relics and treasures the characters unearth appear evil and grotesque, and the truths they learn about Eberron’s most

Princeps Kovik

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

, provided there are no demons lurking among them. Kovik has a Devil’s Ride and travels with two bearded devils on similar vehicles. The rest of the gang consists of four barbed devils on a Tormentor and

numeral 8 made out of iron chain on a crimson field. Kovik aims to gather enough strength and infernal war machines to do what no archdevil has been able to do: drive the demons back to the Abyss for good

Temple Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

Temple Features This quarter has the following features. Any exceptions are noted in areas to which they apply. Ceilings. Ceilings are 15 feet high. Doors. Doors consist of stone slabs balanced on

spells cast on torches in bronze wall sconces. The rest of the level is dark. Quays. Some areas adjacent to canals are quays, with several steps leading from the floor level down to just 1 foot above

Princes of the Abyss

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

Princes of the Abyss The Abyss is a vast wound in the cosmic order, a bottomless pit teeming with creatures that exist only to rend, tear, and destroy. The demon princes, individual demons of great

universe will one day be theirs to command, its laws and structure twisted and warped to match the demons’ ideal of perfection. Being a lord of part of the Abyss is like being the biggest maggot on a

Demon Showdown

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

for even a short rest before taking on the main challenge of this encounter — a fight with the sole remaining demon lord. Demon Sortie Rampaging lesser demons discover one or more of the characters

Demon Showdown Ideally, the adventurers and their allies remain hidden from the battling demons, letting them fight it out among themselves. Still, there are challenges for the characters to overcome

Cult of Zariel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

Maglubiyet and his priests. Zariel’s cultists can gain the Ferocious Surge trait. Cult leaders can also gain the Infernal Tactics trait. Ferocious Surge (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). When this

typically consist of folk who have used rituals to contact devils and pledge their souls to them in return for power. The Lords of the Nine drive most of the soul trade, and the gifts they can offer are determined by Asmodeus’s decrees.

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