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Ice Devil

Large · Fiend · CR 14 · Lawful Evil

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

18 (natural armor)

228 (24d10 + 96)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Fiend

Alignment Lawful Evil

XP 11500

Initiative Bonus +7

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

Blindsight 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 17

Saving Throws

Strength +5 Dexterity +7 Constitution +9 Intelligence +4 Wisdom +7 Charisma +9

Skills

Insight +7 Perception +7 Persuasion +9

Languages

Infernal; telepathy 120.0 ft (36.6 m).

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

cold, fire, poison

Condition Immunities

poisoned

Traits

Diabolical Restoration

If the devil dies outside the Nine Hells, its body disappears in sulfurous smoke, and it gains a new body instantly, reviving with all its Hit Points somewhere in the Nine Hells.

Magic Resistance

The devil has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Actions

Ice Spear

Cost 1

+10 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d8+5 piercing damage.

Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +10, reach 5 ft. or range 30/120 ft. 14 (2d8 + 5) Piercing damage plus 10 (3d6) Cold damage. Until the end of its next turn, the target can't take a Bonus Action or Reaction, its Speed decreases by 10 feet, and it can move or take one action on its turn, not both. HitomThe spear magically returns to the devil's hand immediately after a ranged attack.

Ice Wall

Recharge 6 Cost 1

The devil casts Wall of Ice (level 8 version), requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17).

At Will:

Multiattack

Cost 1

The devil makes three Ice Spear attacks. It can replace one attack with a Tail attack.

Tail

Cost 1

+10 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 3d6+5 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +10, reach 10 ft. 15 (3d6 + 5) Bludgeoning damage plus 18 (4d8) Cold damage.

About Ice Devil

Ice Devil is a large fiend with a Challenge Rating of 14. It has a lawful evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 18 and possesses 228 hit points (derived from 24d10 + 96).

Ice Devil has communication capabilities including Infernal; telepathy 120 ft.. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Ice Devil

2 tips available

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

Cold Damage Strategy: Cold-based attacks can slow or freeze. Prepare 'Heat Metal' or fire spells as countermeasures. Ice terrain can be used to create difficult terrain for melee characters.
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 Ice Devil

2 strategies available

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

Cold Damage Protection: This creature deals cold damage! Get cold resistance or use fire spells. Avoid water surfaces - they can freeze and create difficult terrain. 'Heat Metal' can counter cold.
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 14.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 18 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 21,000 XP
Hard: 31,500 XP
Deadly: 42,000 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 Ice Devil?: Ice Devil has a Challenge Rating of 14, making it appropriate for parties of level 14.0.
What type of creature is Ice Devil?: Ice Devil is a Large Fiend, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Ice Devil speak?: Ice Devil can communicate in Infernal; telepathy 120 ft..