monster

Marilith

CR 16

Large Fiend (demon), Chaotic Evil

Reveal Stat Block

Armor Class

Hit Points

220 (21d10 + 105)

Speed

40 ft., climb 40 ft.

str

dex

con

int

wis

cha

Traits

Demonic Restoration.If the marilith dies outside the Abyss, its body dissolves into ichor, and it gains a new body instantly, reviving with all its Hit Points|XPHB somewhere in the Abyss.

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

Reactive.The marilith can take one Reaction|XPHB on every turn of combat.

Actions

Multiattack.The marilith makes six Pact Blade attacks and uses Constrict.

Pact Blade.m 10, reach 5 ft. ({@damage 1d10 + 5) Slashing damage plus 7 (2d6) Necrotic damage.

Constrict.str 17, one Medium or smaller creature the marilith can see within 5 feet. 15 ({@damage 2d10 + 4) Bludgeoning damage. The target has the Grappled|XPHB condition (escape 14), and it has the Restrained|XPHB condition until the grapple ends.

Reactions.Reactions the creature can take:

Parry.The marilith is hit by a melee attack roll while holding a weapon. {@actResponse The marilith adds 5 to its AC against that attack, possibly causing it to miss.

Marilith

Demon of Cruelty and Viciousness

Mariliths are six-armed, serpent-like demons that wield lethal, Abyss-forged blades. With these cursed weapons and experience from countless battles, they lead other demons to slaughter virtuous souls. They often command droves of weaker demons.