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Demon, Maha

Medium · Fiend · CR 12 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

178 (21d8+84)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-2

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Fiend

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 8400

Initiative Bonus +5

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Truesight 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 13

Saving Throws

Strength +8 Dexterity +9 Constitution +8 Wisdom +7

Skills

Perception +3

Languages

Abyssal, telepathy 120'

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

cold, poison

Damage Resistances

fire, lightning; nonmagic B/P/S attacks

Condition Immunities

poisoned

Traits

Frozen Aura

When a creature enters space within 30' of maha or starts its turn there that creature: DC 17 Con save or have its speed reduced by 10 ft. until it starts its turn outside aura.

Magic Resistance

Advantage: spell/magic effect saves.

Snow Camouflage

Advantage on Dex (Stealth) made to hide in snowy or icy terrain.

About Demon, Maha

Demon, Maha is a medium fiend with a Challenge Rating of 12. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 178 hit points (derived from 21d8+84).

Demon, Maha has communication capabilities including Abyssal, telepathy 120'. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Demon, Maha

1 tips available

When using Demon, Maha 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 Demon, Maha

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 12.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 16 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 15,600 XP
Hard: 23,400 XP
Deadly: 31,200 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, Maha?: Demon, Maha has a Challenge Rating of 12, making it appropriate for parties of level 12.0.
What type of creature is Demon, Maha?: Demon, Maha is a Medium Fiend, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Demon, Maha speak?: Demon, Maha can communicate in Abyssal, telepathy 120'.