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Chain Devil

Medium · Fiend · CR 11 · Lawful Evil

Source. 5e 2014 Rules
Armor Class
16 (natural armor)
Hit Points and Hit Dice
85 (10d8+40)
Challenge Rating CR
11

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR
18
+4
DEX
15
+2
CON
18
+4
INT
11
+0
WIS
12
+1
CHA
14
+2

Overview

Category Monsters
Subcategory Devils
Size Medium
Type Fiend
Alignment Lawful Evil
XP 7200
Initiative Bonus +2

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 8

Saving Throws

Constitution +7 Wisdom +4 Charisma +5

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

Animate Chains

Cost 1

Up to four chains the devil can see within 60 feet of it magically sprout razor-edged barbs and animate under the devil's control, provided that the chains aren't being worn or carried.
Each animated chain is an object with AC 20, 20 hit points, resistance to piercing damage, and immunity to psychic and thunder damage. When the devil uses Multiattack on its turn, it can use each animated chain to make one additional chain attack. An animated chain can grapple one creature of its own but can't make attacks while grappling. An animated chain reverts to its inanimate state if reduced to 0 hit points or if the devil is incapacitated or dies.

Chain

Cost 1

+8 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 2d6 thunder damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) slashing damage. The target is grappled (escape DC 14) if the devil isn't already grappling a creature. Until this grapple ends, the target is restrained and takes 7 (2d6) piercing damage at the start of each of its turns.

Multiattack

Cost 1

The devil makes two attacks with its chains.

Reactions

Unnerving Mask

When a creature the devil can see starts its turn within 30 feet of the devil, the devil can create the illusion that it looks like one of the creature's departed loved ones or bitter enemies. If the creature can see the devil, it must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until the end of its turn.

About Chain Devil

Chain Devil is a medium fiend with a Challenge Rating of 11. It has a lawful evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 85 hit points (derived from 10d8+40).

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

GM Tips: Using Chain Devil

1 tips available

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

  • 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 Chain Devil

1 strategies available

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

  • 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 11.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 15 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

  • Medium: 13,200 XP
  • Hard: 19,800 XP
  • Deadly: 26,400 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 Chain Devil?
Chain Devil has a Challenge Rating of 11, making it appropriate for parties of level 11.0.
What type of creature is Chain Devil?
Chain Devil is a Medium Fiend, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Chain Devil speak?
Chain Devil can communicate in Infernal, telepathy 120 ft..

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