Ability Scores
Core attributes and their modifiers.
Overview
Movement
Senses
Saving Throws
Languages
Infernal, telepathy 120.0 ft (36.6 m).
Resistances & Immunities
Environments
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
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
+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
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
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GM Tips: Using Chain Devil
When using Chain Devil in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:
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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
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Player Guide: Facing Chain Devil
When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:
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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
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
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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