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Kishi Demon

Tome of Beasts
Challenge 8
(3,900 XP)
Robinloft Estimated CR 11
Medium fiend (demon), chaotic evil
Armor Class 18 (natural armor, shield)
Hit Points 119 (14d8+56)
Speed 50 ft.
STR
19 (+4)
DEX
20 (+5)
CON
19 (+4)
INT
15 (+2)
WIS
11 (+0)
CHA
22 (+6)
Saving Throws Dex +8, Con +7, Wis +3
Skills Deception +9, Perception +3, Performance +9
Damage Immunities bludgeoning, piercing, slashing, cold, fire, lightning, poison
Condition Immunities poisoned
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 13
Languages Celestial, Common, Draconic, Infernal, telepathy, telepathy (touch)
Environments
Magic Resistance.

The demon has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Trophy Shield.

If the kishi demon killed an opponent this turn, as a bonus action, it takes part of the slain creature’s essence along with a grisly trophy and mounts it upon its shield. For 24 hours, the Armor Class of the kishi demon becomes 20, and creatures of the same race as the slain creature have disadvantage on attack rolls against the kishi demon.
Two Heads.

The demon has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks and on saving throws against being blinded, charmed, deafened, frightened, stunned, and knocked unconscious.
Innate Spellcasting. The demon's innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 17, +9 to hit with spell attacks). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
At will: detect evil and good, detect magic, suggestion
3/day each: glibness
1/day each: dominate person

Actions

Multiattack. The demon makes one bite attack and three spear attacks.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) piercing damage.
Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) piercing damage, or 8 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage if used with two hands to make a melee attack.

Variants

Variant: Demon Summoning.

some kishi demons have an action option that allows them to summon other demons.

summon Demon (1/Day): The kishi demon has a 35 percent chance of summoning one kishi demon

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