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Demon, Marilith 5e

Large Fiend, Chaotic Evil

The Demon, Marilith is a large fiend in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 16 (15,000 XP). It has 18 AC and 189 hit points. Six scimitar-wielding arms crown the serpentine coils of this elegant demon general, her beauty as deadly as the blades she wields with supernatural grace.

Armor Class

18

Hit Points

189

Challenge

16

15,000 XP

Six scimitar-wielding arms crown the serpentine coils of this elegant demon general, her beauty as deadly as the blades she wields with supernatural grace.

Speed Walk 40ft
STR +4 (18)
DEX +5 (20)
CON +5 (20)
INT +4 (18)
WIS +3 (16)
CHA +5 (20)
Saving Throws STR +9, CON +10, WIS +8, CHA +10
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

Magic Resistance Magic Weapons Reactive
Fiend

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 17

Combat Role

Large Fiend (Skirmisher / Line)

Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)

Tier 1 (Lvl 3)
Extreme / TPK
Tier 2 (Lvl 7)
Extreme / TPK
Tier 3 (Lvl 12)
Medium / Hard
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, Marilith?

Demon, Marilith is a Challenge Rating 16 creature, granting 15,000 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

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

Demon, Marilith has an Armor Class (AC) of 18 and approximately 189 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Demon, Marilith?

For a party of 4 adventurers, Demon, Marilith represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 17.

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