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Devil, Horned 5e

Large Fiend, Lawful Evil

The Devil, Horned is a large fiend in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 11 (7,200 XP). It has 18 AC and 178 hit points. Standing tall on goat-like legs, this imposing devil sports magnificent curved horns that spiral skyward like twisted obsidian spires. Its muscular frame is covered in scarred crimson hide, while its...

Armor Class

18

Hit Points

178

Challenge

11

7,200 XP

Standing tall on goat-like legs, this imposing devil sports magnificent curved horns that spiral skyward like twisted obsidian spires. Its muscular frame is covered in scarred crimson hide, while its eyes burn with the cold calculation of a battlefield general surveying potential carnage.

Speed Walk 20, fly 60
STR +6 (22)
DEX +3 (17)
CON +5 (21)
INT +1 (12)
WIS +3 (16)
CHA +3 (17)
Saving Throws STR +10, DEX +7, WIS +7, CHA +7
Damage Immun. Immune: Fire, Poison; Resistant: Cold, Nonmagical Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing, Nonsilvered
Condition Immun. Poisoned
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 13
Languages Infernal, telepathy 120

Special Traits & Features

Devil's Sight Magic Resistance
Fiend

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 12

Combat Role

Large Fiend (Skirmisher / Line)

Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)

Tier 1 (Lvl 3)
Extreme / TPK
Tier 2 (Lvl 7)
Deadly
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

  • Aerial Mobility: Use flying speed to maintain range against melee-heavy adventurers, swooping in only to execute high-impact actions.
  • 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 Devil, Horned?

Devil, Horned is a Challenge Rating 11 creature, granting 7,200 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Devil, Horned?

Devil, Horned has an Armor Class (AC) of 18 and approximately 178 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Devil, Horned?

For a party of 4 adventurers, Devil, Horned represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 12.

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