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Pit Fiend

Large · Fiend · CR 20 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Black Flag SRD

19 (natural armor)

323

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

+13

INT

WIS

+10

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Fiend

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 25000

Initiative Bonus +8

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Fly 60 ft (18.3 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Truesight 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 20

Saving Throws

Strength +8 Dexterity +8 Constitution +13 Intelligence +6 Wisdom +10 Charisma +7

Languages

Infernal,telepathy 120.0 ft (36.6 m).

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

charmed,frightened,Devilish Resilience

Damage Resistances

Devilish Resilience

Traits

Aura of the Devil Lord

Each hostile creature that starts its turn within 20 feet of the pit fiend must succeed on a DC 21 WIS save or be frightened until the start of its next turn. Each friendly devil within 20 feet of the pit fiend is immune to the charmed and frightened conditions and has advantage on the first attack roll it makes on each of its turns.

Devilish Resilience

The devil is resistant to cold damage and to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage from nonmagical attacks. In addition, it is immune to fire damage and poison damage and to the poisoned condition.

Flaming Weapons

The pit fiend's weapon attacks are magical. When the fiend hits with any weapon, the weapon deals an extra 4d6 fire damage (included in the attack).

Magic Resistance

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

Actions

Bite

+14 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 4d6+8 plus 4d6 poison damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +14 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 22 (4d6+8) piercing damage plus 14 (4d6) fire damage and 13 (3d8) poison damage. The target must succeed on a DC 21 CON save or be poisoned. While poisoned in this way, the target can't regain HP. The target can repeat the save at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

Gore

+14 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 2d8+8 plus 4d6 fire damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +14 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (2d8+8) piercing damage plus 14 (4d6) fire damage.

Hurl Flame

+10 to hit, range 120 ft (36.6 m). Hit: 6d6+4 fire damage.

Ranged Spell Attack: +10 to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 25 (6d6+4) fire damage.

Mace

+14 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 2d6+8 plus 4d6 fire damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +14 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d6+8) bludgeoning damage plus 14 (4d6) fire damage.

Multiattack

The pit fiend makes one Bite attack, one Gore attack, one Mace attack, and one Tail attack, or it makes four Hurl Flame attacks. If two Hurl Flame attacks hit one creature, each creature within 10 feet of the target must make a DC 21 DEX save as the fire bursts outward from the target, taking 14 (4d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Tail

+14 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 3d10+8 plus 4d6 fire damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +14 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 24 (3d10+8) bludgeoning damage plus 14 (4d6) fire damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 21 STR save or be knocked prone.

About Pit Fiend

Pit Fiend is a large fiend with a Challenge Rating of 20. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 19 and possesses 323 hit points (derived from None).

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

GM Tips: Using Pit Fiend

3 tips available

When using Pit Fiend 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.
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 Pit Fiend

3 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.
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 20.

High-Level Solo Encounter:

This creature is too powerful for a single level-20 character. You need 2.0 character(s) at maximum level (20) to face this creature.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 42,000 XP
Hard: 63,000 XP
Deadly: 84,000 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 Pit Fiend?: Pit Fiend has a Challenge Rating of 20, making it appropriate for parties of level 20.0.
What type of creature is Pit Fiend?: Pit Fiend is a Large Fiend, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Pit Fiend speak?: Pit Fiend can communicate in Infernal,telepathy 120 ft..