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Horde Demon Band

Large · Fiend · CR 13 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

260 (40d8+80)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-1

WIS

-1

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Fiend

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 10000

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 11

Languages

Abyssal

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison

Damage Resistances

cold, fire, lightning; damage from nonmagical weapons

Condition Immunities

poisoned

Traits

Area Vulnerability

The band takes double damage from any effect that targets an area.

Band

The band is composed of 5 or more horde demons. If it is subjected to a spell, attack, or other effect that affects only one target, it takes any damage but ignores other effects. It can share its space with Medium or smaller creatures or objects. The band can move through any opening large enough for one Medium creature without squeezing.

Band Dispersal

When the band is reduced to 0 hit points, it turns into 2 (1d4) horde demons with 26 hit points each.

Chaotic Evil

The band radiates a Chaotic and Evil aura.

Actions

Mob Attack

+8 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 10d6+15 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 50 (10d6 + 15) slashing damage or half damage if the band is bloodied.

Multiattack

The band attacks twice.

About Horde Demon Band

Horde Demon Band is a large fiend with a Challenge Rating of 13. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 260 hit points (derived from 40d8+80).

Horde Demon Band has communication capabilities including Abyssal. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Horde Demon Band

2 tips available

When using Horde Demon Band in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Boss Encounter: Suitable for climactic moments
Multi-phase Battle: Plan dramatic tension with multiple phases

Player Guide: Facing Horde Demon Band

2 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Major Threat: Prepare for epic battle
Resource Management: Conserve powerful abilities

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 13.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 17 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 18,200 XP
Hard: 27,300 XP
Deadly: 36,400 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Horde Demon Band?: Horde Demon Band has a Challenge Rating of 13, making it appropriate for parties of level 13.0.
What type of creature is Horde Demon Band?: Horde Demon Band is a Large Fiend, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Horde Demon Band speak?: Horde Demon Band can communicate in Abyssal.