Asmodeus, Lord of the Nine Hells (5e Creature)
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Large fiend (devil), lawful evil Armor Class 22 (natural armor)
Saving Throws Str +19, Con +18, Int +16, Cha +19 Antimagic Aura. Asmodeus has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Spells of level 4 or lower can’t damage Asmodeus. Fiendish Regeneration. Asmodeus regains 40 hit points at the start of his turn. If he takes radiant damage, this trait doesn’t function at the start of his next turn. Asmodeus dies only if he starts his turn with 0 hit points and doesn’t regenerate. If Asmodeus dies, his body regenerates, returning to life 13 (2d12) days later. Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Asmodeus fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead. Unholy Aura Asmodeus can emit an unholy aura out to 120 feet. He can choose what type of aura to emit. Only 1 aura can be active at a time.
ACTIONSMultiattack. Asmodeus makes four attacks using Ruby Rod, Chilling Gaze, or a combination of the two. He can replace one of the attacks with Hellish Smite. Ruby Rod. Melee Weapon Attack: +21 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 21 (2d8 + 12) necrotic damage, which also reduces the target’s hit point maximum by the damage taken. This damage can’t reduce a target’s hit point maximum below 1. Any effect that removes a disease allows a creature’s hit point maximum to return to normal. Chilling Gaze. Ranged Spell Attack: +16 to hit, range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (2d10 + 7) cold damage, and the target has a –1 penalty to all attack rolls they make until the end of their next turn. This penalty can stack. Hellish Smite. Asmodeus targets a creature he can see within 300 feet of him, calling down a bolt of hellish lightning. The target must make a DC 24 Dexterity saving throw, taking 14 (4d6) lightning damage plus 14 (4d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Infernal Word: Stun (Recharge 4–6). Asmodeus targets a creature he can see within 120 feet of him. The target must make a DC 24 Intelligence saving throw, taking 45 (10d8) force damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. A creature that failed the save is stunned for up to 1 minute. The stunned creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success, but taking the damage again on a failed save. Hell-Lord’s Suggestion (Recharge 5–6). Asmodeus targets a creature he can see within 120 feet of him. The target must make a DC 24 Charisma saving throw, taking 44 (8d10) psychic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. A creature that failed the save is charmed for 1 minute. While charmed, a creature is controlled by Asmodeus, performing only actions that he suggests. A charmed creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success, but taking the damage again on a failed save. Fires of the Nine Hells (Recharge 5–6). Asmodeus chooses a point he can see within 500 feet of him, which explodes into a roaring inferno. All creatures within a 60-foot-radius sphere centered on that point must make a DC 24 Dexterity saving throw, taking 70 (20d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Spellcasting. Asmodeus casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 27): At will: bane, bestow curse (9th level), command, cure wounds, darkness, lesser restoration, remove curse, sending REACTIONSRuby Absorption. As a reaction to being the sole target of a spell, Asmodeus can attempt to absorb the spell into the Ruby Rod. Roll 1d20, and if the result is higher than 10 + the spell's level, the spell is absorbed into the rod and has no effect. LEGENDARY ACTIONSAsmodeus can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. Asmodeus regains spent legendary actions at the start of his turn. Channel Ruby Rod. The Ruby Rod has 66 charges. Asmodeus may spend its charges to cast the following spells from it, with a spell save DC of 20: chain lightning (15 charges), globe of invulnerability (33 charges), greater restoration (12 charges), lesser restoration (3 charges), prismatic spray (23 charges), wall of force (7 charges). |
Various myths claim that Asmodeus has existed since the dawn of time. Perhaps most intriguing among the myths is the Serpent of Law. In it, Asmodeus was initially named Ahriman and, together with his rival Jazirian, created the outer realms. Their conflict led both deities to become severely wounded, and Asmodeus lost the exchange by landing in the Nine Hells. Here, he used his allies and own strength to banish the previous inhabitants and become what he remains today—Overlord of the Nine Hells. Those that know Asmodeus would describe him as arrogant, extremely intelligent, strategic, and honorable. Whenever possible, he follows the laws and regulations (that he himself created), and rarely loses his temper. Some of his plots have taken thousands of years to come to fruition, with countless others continuing to this day. Whether his persona is genuine, or simply another tool in his plans, only Asmodeus himself knows. Some claim that his true form is that of a colossal serpent, with gaping wounds and a missing tail. However, no living creature has seen the true Asmodeus. He prefers to do business using one of his ten avatars, each a perfect gentleman, and handsome to boot. They can be identified by the Ruby Rod they each carry, an icon representative of the Dark Lord himself. |
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