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Demon, Hezrou 5e

Large Fiend, Chaotic Evil

The Demon, Hezrou is a large fiend in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 8 (3,900 XP). It has 16 AC and 136 hit points. A toad-like colossus squats before you, its warty green hide glistening with toxic secretions as it opens a maw wide enough to swallow a horse.

Armor Class

16

Hit Points

136

Challenge

8

3,900 XP

A toad-like colossus squats before you, its warty green hide glistening with toxic secretions as it opens a maw wide enough to swallow a horse.

Speed Walk 30ft
STR +4 (19)
DEX +3 (17)
CON +5 (20)
INT -3 (5)
WIS +1 (12)
CHA +1 (13)
Saving Throws STR +7, CON +8, WIS +4
Damage Immun. Immune: Poison; Resistant: Cold, Fire, Lightning, Nonmagical Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing
Condition Immun. Poisoned
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages Abyssal, telepathy 120

Special Traits & Features

Magic Resistance Stench
Fiend

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 9

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

  • Lighting Manipulation: Exploit darkvision or blindsight in total darkness to force players to rely on torchlight or spell slots.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Demon, Hezrou is a Challenge Rating 8 creature, granting 3,900 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

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

Demon, Hezrou has an Armor Class (AC) of 16 and approximately 136 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Demon, Hezrou?

For a party of 4 adventurers, Demon, Hezrou represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 9.

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