monster

Chain Devil

Chain Devil

Chain Devil

CR 8

Medium Fiend (devil), Lawful Evil

Reveal Stat Block

Armor Class

15

Hit Points

85 (10d8 + 40)

Speed

30 ft.

str

18

+4

dex

15

+2

con

18

+4

int

11

+0

wis

12

+1

cha

14

+2

Traits

Diabolical Restoration.If the devil dies outside the Nine Hells, its body disappears in sulfurous smoke, and it gains a new body instantly, reviving with all its Hit Points|XPHB somewhere in the Nine Hells.

Magic Resistance.The devil has Advantage|XPHB on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Actions

Multiattack.The devil makes two Chain attacks and uses Conjure Infernal Chain.

Chain.m 7, reach 10 ft. ({@damage 2d6 + 4) Slashing damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature, it has the Grappled|XPHB condition (escape 14) from one of two chains, and it has the Restrained|XPHB condition until the grapple ends.

Conjure Infernal Chain.The devil conjures a fiery chain to bind a creature. dex 15, one creature the devil can see within 60 feet. 9 ( The chain disappears.

Reactions.Reactions the creature can take:

Unnerving Gaze.A creature the devil can see starts its turn within 30 feet of the devil and can see the devil. The target is immune to this devil's Unnerving Gaze for 24 hours.

Chain Devil

Chain Devil

Devil of Pain and Control

Also known as kytons, chain devils consider themselves morbid artisans who use deception, menace, and vicious metal to coerce prisoners into betraying themselves. Many serve powerful devils, wrenching secrets from imprisoned souls using deadly, animate chains. Left to their own devices, chain devils encourage ruthless individuals to pursue forbidden magic, leading their pupils down paths to the Nine Hells.

Along with psychological threats and physical harm, a chain devil uses its unnerving gaze to make its victims perceive their worst fear rather than the monster. Roll on or choose a result from the Chain Devil Masks table to inspire a chain devil's fearful appearance.