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Demon, Glabrezu 5e

Large Fiend, Chaotic Evil

The Demon, Glabrezu is a large fiend in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 9 (5,000 XP). It has 17 AC and 157 hit points. Four arms extend from this demon's powerful frame—two ending in massive pincers, two in humanoid hands—while its canine head grins with rows of yellowed fangs.

Armor Class

17

Hit Points

157

Challenge

9

5,000 XP

Four arms extend from this demon's powerful frame—two ending in massive pincers, two in humanoid hands—while its canine head grins with rows of yellowed fangs.

Speed Walk 40ft
STR +5 (20)
DEX +2 (15)
CON +5 (21)
INT +4 (19)
WIS +3 (17)
CHA +3 (16)
Saving Throws STR +9, CON +9, WIS +7, CHA +7
Damage Immun. Immune: Poison; Resistant: Cold, Fire, Lightning, Nonmagical Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing
Condition Immun. Poisoned
Senses truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 13
Languages Abyssal, telepathy 120

Special Traits & Features

Innate Spellcasting Magic Resistance
Fiend

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 11

Combat Role

Large Fiend (Skirmisher / Line)

Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)

Tier 1 (Lvl 3)
Extreme / TPK
Tier 2 (Lvl 7)
Medium / Hard
Tier 3 (Lvl 12)
Easy / Minion
Tier 4 (Lvl 17)
Easy / Minion
Recommended Minions & Allies: Hell Hounds, Imps, Evil Priests, Dretch, Succubi/Incubi
Encounter Hook: Bound through a blood contract or corrupted artifact, executing a master scheme to sow discord in mortal realms.

Tactical Recommendations

  • Action Economy: Pair with minor minions or environmental terrain hazards to prevent the party from focus-firing in a single round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Challenge Rating (CR) of Demon, Glabrezu?

Demon, Glabrezu is a Challenge Rating 9 creature, granting 5,000 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Demon, Glabrezu?

Demon, Glabrezu has an Armor Class (AC) of 17 and approximately 157 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Demon, Glabrezu?

For a party of 4 adventurers, Demon, Glabrezu represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 11.

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