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Barbed Devil

Medium · Fiend · CR 5 · Lawful Evil

Source. 5e 2014 Rules

15 (natural armor)

110 (13d8+52)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Subcategory Devils

Size Medium

Type Fiend

Alignment Lawful Evil

XP 1800

Initiative Bonus +3

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 18

Saving Throws

Strength +6 Constitution +7 Wisdom +5 Charisma +5

Skills

Deception +5 Insight +5 Perception +8

Languages

Infernal, telepathy 120.0 ft (36.6 m).

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

fire, poison

Damage Resistances

cold; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks not made with silvered weapons

Condition Immunities

poisoned

Environments

Hell

Traits

Barbed Hide

At the start of each of its turns, the barbed devil deals 5 (1d10) piercing damage to any creature grappling it.

Devil's Sight

Magical darkness doesn't impede the devil's darkvision.

Magic Resistance

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

Actions

Claw

Cost 1

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6 thunder damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.

Hurl Flame

Cost 1

+5 to hit, range 150 ft (45.7 m).

Ranged Spell Attack: +5 to hit, range 150 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (3d6) fire damage. If the target is a flammable object that isn't being worn or carried, it also catches fire.

Multiattack

Cost 1

The devil makes three melee attacks: one with its tail and two with its claws. Alternatively, it can use Hurl Flame twice.

Tail

Cost 1

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6 thunder damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) piercing damage.

About Barbed Devil

Barbed Devil is a medium fiend with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a lawful evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 110 hit points (derived from 13d8+52).

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

GM Tips: Using Barbed Devil

2 tips available

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

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 Barbed Devil

2 strategies available

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

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 5.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 7 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 3,000 XP
Hard: 4,500 XP
Deadly: 6,000 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 Barbed Devil?: Barbed Devil has a Challenge Rating of 5, making it appropriate for parties of level 5.0.
What type of creature is Barbed Devil?: Barbed Devil is a Medium Fiend, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Barbed Devil speak?: Barbed Devil can communicate in Infernal, telepathy 120 ft..