Creature Reference Back to Creatures

Glabrezu

Large · Fiend · CR 9 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Black Flag SRD

17 (natural armor)

154

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Fiend

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 5000

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Truesight 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 17

Saving Throws

Strength +9 Dexterity +2 Constitution +9 Intelligence +4 Wisdom +7 Charisma +7

Languages

Abyssal,telepathy 120.0 ft (36.6 m).

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

Demonic Resilience

Damage Resistances

bludgeoning,piercing,and slashing damage from nonmagical attacks,Demonic Resilience

Traits

Demonic Resilience

The glabrezu is resistant to cold, fire, and lightning damage. In addition, it is immune to poison damage and to the poisoned condition.

Magic Resistance

The glabrezu has advantage on saves against spells and other magical effects.

Point Blank Grappler

When the glabrezu makes a Crackling Flame Bolt attack, it doesn't have disadvantage on the attack roll from being within 5 feet of a hostile creature, provided it is grappling that creature.

Actions

Claw

+9 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d4+5 plus 1d6 lightning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d4+5) slashing damage plus 3 (1d6) fire damage and 3 (1d6) lightning damage.

Crackling Flame Bolt

+7 to hit, range 60 ft (18.3 m). Hit: 1d6+3 plus 3d6 lightning damage.

Ranged Spell Attack: +7 to hit, range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6+3) fire damage plus 10 (3d6) lightning damage.

Multiattack

The glabrezu makes two Claw attacks and two Pincer attacks, or it makes four Crackling Flame Bolt attacks. It can replace both Claw attacks with two Crackling Flame Bolt attacks.

Pincer

+9 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 2d10+5 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (2d10+5) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it is grappled (escape DC 17). The glabrezu has two pincers, each of which can grapple only one target.

Bonus Actions

Manipulating Whispers

The glabrezu whispers in the mind of a creature it can see within 120 feet of it, encouraging the creature to commit wicked acts. The target must succeed on a DC 17 CHA save or succumb to one of the following urges:
- Boastful Stance. The target is overcome with surety of its own battle prowess, momentarily letting down its guard. Creatures have advantage on attack rolls against the target until the start of the glabrezu's next turn.
- Confirmation of Wealth. The target is briefly overcome with the desire to confirm the amount and status of its valuables. It uses either an action or bonus action on its next turn (the glabrezu's choice) to count and take stock of its valuables.
- Wrathful Strike. Anger fills the target, and it immediately lashes out at those nearby. The target uses its reaction to make one melee weapon attack against a creature of the glabrezu's choice within 5 feet of the target.

About Glabrezu

Glabrezu is a large fiend with a Challenge Rating of 9. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 17 and possesses 154 hit points (derived from None).

Glabrezu has communication capabilities including Abyssal,telepathy 120 ft.. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Glabrezu

4 tips available

When using Glabrezu in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Flight Control Strategy: Target flying creatures with spells like 'Hold Person', 'Web', or 'Grease' to ground them. Without flight restriction, they can escape melee range easily. Consider area denial spells below their flight altitude to force them into disadvantageous positions.
Fire Damage Mitigation: This creature deals fire damage. Advise players to have fire resistance ready or use water-based tactics. Consider environmental fire hazards that could backfire on the creature.
Lightning Damage Awareness: Lightning attacks often have long range and high speed. Advise players to use cover and avoid metal armor/weapons. Water surfaces amplify lightning damage - avoid fighting near water.
Telepathic Communication: This creature can communicate telepathically, making it excellent for coordination with allies. Silence spells won't stop its communication. Consider 'Mind Blank' or abilities that block telepathy.

Player Guide: Facing Glabrezu

4 strategies available

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

Counter Flight Advantage: This creature can fly! Use ranged attacks, reach weapons, or spells like 'Thunderwave' to push it away. Consider 'Gust of Wind' or 'Earthbind' to ground it. Melee characters need fly speed or flight magic to engage.
Fire Damage Protection: This creature deals fire damage! Get fire resistance from spells like 'Resistance' or potions. Avoid fighting near flammable objects. Water spells can counter fire attacks.
Lightning Damage Protection: This creature deals lightning damage! Avoid metal armor and weapons. Use cover and avoid water surfaces. 'Iron Skin' or 'Protection from Energy' can help.
Telepathy Awareness: This creature communicates telepathically! It can coordinate with allies silently. Silence won't stop it. Use 'Mind Blank' or abilities that block telepathy. Be cautious of mental attacks.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 9.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 12 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 9,000 XP
Hard: 13,500 XP
Deadly: 18,000 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 Glabrezu?: Glabrezu has a Challenge Rating of 9, making it appropriate for parties of level 9.0.
What type of creature is Glabrezu?: Glabrezu is a Large Fiend, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Glabrezu speak?: Glabrezu can communicate in Abyssal,telepathy 120 ft..