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Demon, Balbazu

Tiny · Fiend · CR 2 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

36 (8d6+8)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-4

DEX

CON

INT

-3

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Tiny

Type Fiend

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 10 ft (3 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 5 ft (1.5 m)

Crawl 5 ft (1.5 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 10

Skills

Perception +0

Languages

understands Abyssal but can't speak

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison

Damage Resistances

cold, fire, lightning; nonmagic B/P/S attacks

Condition Immunities

poisoned

Traits

Aquatic Invisibility

Invisible while fully immersed in water.

Blood Reservoir

Stores drained blood within itself. Each time it causes blood loss to a creature its Blood Reservoir increases by amount equal to hp of blood it drained from the creature.

Demon Food

A demon within 5 ft. of it and that isn’t another balbazu can use a bonus action to reduce the Blood Reservoir by up to 10 regaining hp equal to that amount as it drinks blood from the reservoir.

Magic Resistance

Advantage: spell/magic effect saves.

About Demon, Balbazu

Demon, Balbazu is a tiny fiend with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 36 hit points (derived from 8d6+8).

Demon, Balbazu has communication capabilities including understands Abyssal but can't speak. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Demon, Balbazu

1 tips available

When using Demon, Balbazu in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 20 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.

Player Guide: Facing Demon, Balbazu

1 strategies available

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

Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 20 ft! It has advantage in water. Fight on land if possible. Use 'Control Water' or drain water sources to limit its mobility.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 2.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 600 XP
Hard: 900 XP
Deadly: 1,200 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 Demon, Balbazu?: Demon, Balbazu has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Demon, Balbazu?: Demon, Balbazu is a Tiny Fiend, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Demon, Balbazu speak?: Demon, Balbazu can communicate in understands Abyssal but can't speak.