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Bone Devil

Large · Fiend · CR 9 · Lawful Evil

Source. 5e 2014 Rules

19 (natural armor)

142 (15d10+60)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Subcategory Devils

Size Large

Type Fiend

Alignment Lawful Evil

XP 5000

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Fly 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 9

Saving Throws

Intelligence +5 Wisdom +6 Charisma +7

Skills

Deception +7 Insight +6

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

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

+8 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 1d8 thunder damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) slashing damage.

Multiattack

Cost 1

The devil makes three attacks: two with its claws and one with its sting.

Sting

Cost 1

+8 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 2d8 thunder damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) piercing damage plus 17 (5d6) poison damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 14 Constitution saving throw or become poisoned for 1 minute. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

About Bone Devil

Bone Devil is a large fiend with a Challenge Rating of 9. It has a lawful evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 19 and possesses 142 hit points (derived from 15d10+60).

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

GM Tips: Using Bone Devil

2 tips available

When using Bone Devil 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.
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 Bone Devil

2 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.
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 Bone Devil?: Bone Devil has a Challenge Rating of 9, making it appropriate for parties of level 9.0.
What type of creature is Bone Devil?: Bone Devil is a Large Fiend, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Bone Devil speak?: Bone Devil can communicate in Infernal, telepathy 120 ft..