My two cents is that I actually like the idea. It really simplifies the whole CR type of thing and distills it down to what a CR is basically trying to accomplish. There's less 'interpretation' as to the strength of the monster etc. and it would be easier to scale up to party size.
I am doing the Lords of the Nine at the moment. Since these are just updates from my previous Epic Updates it shouldn't take to long. However, I have another project I need to work on for a bit before I can work on the elder evils again. I probably will not get to them until the summer, so maybe June or July? I can do Atropus or Pandorym next if those are still the one you are looking for. Also, regarding Atropus, IIRC the Elder Evils on presented a stat block for his avatar. Is that what you are looking for? I ask because Atropus itself is planet sized IIRC and really outside the scope of these stat blocks.
In anticipation of Planescape next year and getting ready for the blood war, I give you the Lords of the Nine Hells of Baator (+1)! These are Works in Progress (WIP) as these first drafts are mostly a copy/paste from my old Epic Updates series with a few quick tweaks. I still want to do some updating, but I would love to get some feedback before I finish these. Anyway here you go:
Armor Class 22 (Natural Armor) Hit Points 696 (48d12 + 384; bloodied 348) Speed 60 ft., fly 120 ft., swim 60 ft.
STR
DEX
CON
INT
WIS
CHA
28 (+8)
22 (+6)
27 (+8)
22 (+6)
24 (+7)
27 (+8)
Saving Throws Str +16, Dex +14, Con +16, Wis +16 Skills athletics +16, deception +16, intimidation +16, perception +14 Damage Resistances acid Damage Immunities cold, fire, poison; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks that aren't silvered Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened, petrified, poisoned Senses truesight 240 ft., Passive Perception 24 Languages all, telepathy 240 ft. Proficiency Bonus +8 Maneuver DC 24
Archduke (Elite Trait; 1/Rest). The first time Geryon is bloodied, all conditions and effects he is suffering end for him, all of his abilities recharge, and his Elite Actions and Traits are active for 1 hour.
Banishment. When Geryon drops to 0 hit points, and he is not in Stygia, his body is destroyed but his essence travels back to his domain in Stygia, and is unable to take physical form for a time.
Infernal Might. While in Hell, Geryon's attacks ignore all resistances of creatures with less than 18 hit dice and he scores a critical hit on a roll of 18 or greater.
Limited Magic Immunity. Unless he wishes to be affected, Geryon is immune to cantrips and he has advantage on saving throws against all other spells and magical effects and any creature that makes a spell attack against Levistus has disadvantage on the attack roll.
ACTIONS Multiattack. Geryon makes one Fists or Claws attack and one Tail Sting attack.
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +16 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 37 (6d6 + 16) magical slashing damage. If the target is Large or smaller, it is grappled (DC 24) and restrained until the grapple ends. Geryon can grapple one creature at a time. If the target is already grappled by Geryon, the target takes an extra 37 (6d6 + 16) magical slashing damage.
Fists. Melee Weapon Attack: +16 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 43 (6d8 + 16) magical bludgeoning damage plus 27 (6d8) force damage and the target must make a DC 24 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone and dazed until the end of Geryon's next turn.
Tail Sting. Melee weapon attack. +16 to hit, reach 30 feet, one target. Hit 18 (4d4+8) piercing damage and the target must on a DC 24 Constitution saving throw or take 27 (6d8) poison damage and become poisoned until it finishes a short or long rest. The target’s hit point maximum is reduced by an amount equal to half the poison damage it takes. If its hit point maximum drops to 0, it dies. This reduction lasts until the poisoned condition is removed.
Fearsome Gaze. Geryon chooses on target he can see within 120 feet of him. The target must make a DC 24 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened for 1 minute. Geryon has advantage on attacks against creatures frightened by his gaze. A frightened creature may attempt another saving throw at the end of each of its turns, with disadvantage if it can see Geryon. If a creature’s saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to Geryon’s gaze of the next 24 hours.
Innate Spellcasting. Geryon's innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 25, to hit +17). He can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
Cone of Cold (5th Level). A blast of cold in a 60-foot cone erupts from Levistus' hand. Each creature in the cone must make a DC 25 Constitution saving throw, taking 45 (10d8) cold damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success.
Summon Devil (1/day). Geryon magically summons one of the following types of devils: 3d6 bone devils or 1d4 ice devils; or (50% chance of success) one pit fiend.
Teleport. Geryon teleports, along with any equipment he is wearing or carrying, up to 120 feet to an unoccupied space he can see.
LEGENDARY ACTIONS
Geryon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. He can use one legendary action option at the end of another creatures turn and any unused legendary actions at the end of the round. Geryon regains spent legendary actions at the start of his turn.
Elite Recovery. Geryon ends one condition or negative effect currently affecting him. He can do so as long as she has at least 1 hit point, even while unconscious or incapacitated. Fling. One Large or smaller object or creature held or grappled by Geryon is thrown up to 0 ft in a direction of his choosing and knocked prone. If a thrown target strikes a solid surface the target takes 3 (1d6) bludgeoning damage for every 10 feet it was thrown.
If the target is thrown at another creature, that creature must succeed on a DC 24 Dexterity saving throw or take the same damage and be knocked prone. Infernal Glare. Geryon uses his Fearsome Gaze. Regenerate. Geryon regains 30 hit points. Teleport. Geryon uses his Teleport action. Sting (Costs 2 Action). Geryon makes a Tail Sting attack. Rend (Costs 2 Actions). Geryon inflicts 37 (6d8 + 16) magical slashing damage on a creature he has grappled. Brutal Smash (Elite Action; Cost 3 Actions). Geryon makes a Fists attack. On a hit, the attack deals and extra 45 (10d8) force damage. Horn of Geryon (Costs 3 Actions). Geryon uses his horn.
EQUIPMENT Horn of Geryon Wonderous Item, artifact (requires attunement by a lawful evil fiend)
This great bull's horn was shorn from a mighty goristro lord that fell in battle to Geryon.
Summons. You can blow on the horn and summon 2d8 +4 minotaurs. The minotaurs act on their own intiative, are loyal to you, and obey your commands.
Spells. While holding it, Geryon can use an action to can spend 1 or more charges to cast one of the following spells from it (spell save DC 20, +12 to hit with attack spells): destructive wave (5 charges), force cage (7 charges), or earthquake (8 charges).
The horn regains 2d6 + 4 charges daily at dawn.
Thunderous Roar (1/Day). You can use an action to blow a terrible bellow from the horn. All creatures in a 120-foot cone must make a DC 20 Constitution saving throw, taking 65 (10d12) thunder damage and be deafened on a failed save, or half as much damage on a success.
Special. While Geryon is in possession of the Horn it uses his save DC and attack bonus and attacks made with it ignore resistance to thunder damage.
Armor Class 20 (Natural Armor) Hit Points 540 (40d10 + 320; bloodied 270) Speed 60 ft.
STR
DEX
CON
INT
WIS
CHA
28 (+9)
18 (+4)
26 (+8)
25 (+7)
20 (+5)
26 (+8)
Saving Throws Dex +11, Con +15, Wis +12 Skills athletics +16, arcana +14, deception +15, insight +12, intimidation +15, persuasion +15 Damage Resistances cold; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks that aren't silvered Damage Immunities fire, poison Condition Immunities charmed, frightened, poisoned Senses truesight 180 ft., Passive Perception 15 Languages Abyssal, Common, Infernaltelepathy 120 ft. Proficiency Bonus +7 Maneuver DC 23
General of Avernus (Elite Trait; 1/Rest). The first time Bel is bloodied, all conditions and effects he is suffering end for him, all of his abilities recharge, and his Elite Actions and Traits are active for 1 hour.
Banishment. When Bel drops to 0 hit points, and he is not in Hell, his body is destroyed but his essence travels back to his domain in Avernus, and is unable to take physical form for a time.
Limited Magic Immunity. Unless he wishes to be affected, Bel is immune to cantrips and he has advantage on saving throws against all other spells and magical effects and any creature that makes a spell attack against Bel has disadvantage on the attack roll.
ACTIONS Multiattack. Bel makes three attacks: two with his greatsword and one with his tail.
Greatsword.Melee Weapon Attack: +18 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 24 (4d6 + 10) magical slashing damage plus 21 (6d6) fire damage. If the target is a flammable object that is not being held or worn, it catches fire.
Tail.Melee Weapon Attack: +16 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (2d8 + 8) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 23 Constitution saving throw or be stunned until the end of its next turn.
Innate Spellcasting. Bel’s spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 23). Bel can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
Fireball (3rd level). A bright streak flashes to a point Bel chooses within 120 feet of him that then explodes in flame. Each creature in a 20-foot radius sphere from that point must make a DC 24 Dexterity saving throw, taking 28 (8d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Meteor Swarm (9th level). Bel selects four points within 1 mile of him. A sphere of flame strikes the ground at each point and explodes in a 40-foot radius. The effects of a sphere reach around corners. Creatures and objects in the area take 14d6 fire damage and 14d6 bludgeoning damage, and flammable unattended objects catch on fire. If a creature is in the area of more than one sphere, it is affected only once.
Summon Devil (1/day). Bel magically summons1d4 Ice Devils or, (50% chance of success) one pit fiend.
Teleport (Recharge 5-6). Bel magically teleports, along with any equipment he is wearing and carrying, up to 120 feet to an unoccupied space he can see.
LEGENDARY ACTIONS
Bel can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. He can use one legendary action option at the end of another creatures turn and any unused legendary actions at the end of the round. Bel regains spent legendary actions at the start of his turn.
Elite Recovery. Bel ends one condition or negative effect currently affecting him. He can do so as long as she has at least 1 hit point, even while unconscious or incapacitated. Tactical Command. Bel orders a devil ally within 120 feet of him that can see or hear him to use a reaction, move up to its speed and make an attack on a target of Bel's choice. Tail. Bel makes Tail attack. Fireball (Cost 2 Actions). Bel casts fireball. Mulitattack (Cost 2 Actions). Bel makes two greatsword attacks. He can move up to half his speed without provoking opportunity attacks. He can use this speed before, in-between, or after these attacks. Teleport (Elite Trait; Cost 2 Action). Bel recharges his Teleport action and immediately uses it.
Armor Class 20 (Natural Armor) Hit Points 990 (60d12 + 600; bloodied 495) Speed 80 ft., climb 60 ft., fly 80 ft., swim 80 ft.
STR
DEX
CON
INT
WIS
CHA
30 (+10)
30 (+10)
30 (+10)
30 (+10)
26 (+8)
29 (+9)
Saving Throws Str + 19, Dex +19, Con +19, Wis +17 Skills athletics +28, arcana +19, insight +17, intimidation +27, perception +26 Damage Resistances cold, fire, lightning Damage Immunities necrotic, poison; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened, petrified, poisoned Senses truesight 600 ft., Passive Perception 36 Languages all, telepathy 360 ft. Proficiency Bonus +9 Maneuver DC 27
Abyssal Might. While in the Abyss, Demogorgon's attacks ignore all resistances of creatures with less than 20 hit dice and it scores a critical hit on a roll of 17 or greater.
Demon Prince (Elite Trait; 1/Rest). The first time Demogorgon is bloodied, all conditions and effects it is suffering end for it, all of its abilities recharge, and its Elite Actions and Traits are active for 1 hour.
Banishment. When Demogorgon drops to 0 hit points, and he is not on the Gaping Maw , his body is destroyed but his essence travels back to his domain in the Gaping Maw, and is unable to take physical form for a time.
Immutable Form. Demogorgon is immune to any spell or effect that would alter its form.
Limited Magic Immunity. Demogorgon is immune to cantrips.
Lord of the Maw. While on Gaping Maw, Demogorgon can’t be surprised, targeted by divination magic, perceived through magical scrying sensors, and is immune to any effect that would sense his emotions or read his thoughts. Additionally, Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain his intentions or sincerity have disadvantage.
Prince of Madness. Creatures that end their turn within 120 feet of Demogorgon must make a DC 27 Intelligence saving throw or suffer one short-term madness. When the the short-term madness ends the creature must make an additional saving throw, contracting a long-term madness on a failure.
Siege Monster. Demogorgon deals double damage to objects and structures.
Two Heads. Demogorgon has advantage on saving throws against being blinded, deafened, stunned, and knocked unconscious.
ABYSSAL ACTIONS
Demogorgon can take 5 Abyssal Actions, choosing from the options below. It can use one Abyssal Action option its turn and additionally at the end of each creature's turn. Any unused Abyssal Actions can be taken at the end of the round. Demogorgon regains spent Abyssal Actions at the start of its turn.
Abyssal Step. Demogorgon can move half its speed without provoking opportunity attacks or teleport, along with any equipment it is wearing or carrying, up to 90 feet to an unoccupied space they can see.
Gnashing Jaws.Melee Weapon Attack. +19 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature grappled or charmed by Demogorgon, or incapacitated or restrained, or one Larger or bigger creature. Hit. 53 (6d10 + 20) magical piercing damage.
If Demogorgon has advantage on the attack roll, and both rolls hit, the attack deals and additional 33 (6d10) damage.
Fling. Demogorgon throws on Large or smaller creature, or object, they are grappling ,or holding, up to 80 ft in a direction of their choosing. The target lands prone and takes 28 (8d6) bludgeoning damage if it strikes a solid surface.
If the target is thrown at another creature, that creature must succeed on a DC 27 Dexterity saving throw or take the same damage and be knocked prone.
Gaze. Demogorgon turns his magical gaze toward one creature they can see within 300 feet of him. The target must succeed on a DC 27 Wisdom saving throw or suffer one of the following effects (choose one or roll a d10). The effects last for 2 (1d4) rounds, ending at the end of the creatures turn:
1-4: Beguiling Gaze. The target is stunned. 5-8: Maddening Gaze. The creature uses its action and movement to do the following (choose one or roll a d4):
1. Makes an attack against a random target.
2. Uses its movement and the Dash action to move in a random direction.
3. Doesn't move or take actions.
4. Doesn't move and takes the Dodge action.
9-10. Hypnotic Gaze. The target is charmed by Demogorgon. Demogorgon chooses how the target uses its action, reaction, and movement while it is charmed.
Regenerate. Demogorgon regains 50 hit points.
Spellcasting (Costs 2 Actions). Demogorgon’s spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 26, +18 to hit with spell attacks). Demogorgon can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
Fireball (3rd Level). A bright streak flashes to a point Demogorgon chooses within 120 feet of them that then explodes in flame. Each creature in a 20-foot radius sphere from that point must make a DC 26 Dexterity saving throw, taking 28 (8d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Weird (9th Level). Demogorgon selects a point it can see within 120 feet them. All creatures within a 30-foot radius sphere of that point must make a DC 26 Wisdom saving throw, becoming frightened for 1 minute. At the end of the creature's turns, it must make an additional saving throw. taking 22 (4d10) psychic damage failure or ending the spell on itself on a success.
Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +19 to hit, reach 30 ft., one target. Hit: 23 (3d8 + 10) magical piercing damage and the target must make a DC 27 Constitution saving throw or gain one level of exhaustion on a failure or be poisoned on a success. These effects remain until the target takes a short or long rest, removing 1 level of exhaustion or the poisoned condition per rest.
Summon Demons (Costs 2 Actions; 2/Rest). Demogorgon magically summons demons with a combined average hit points of not more than 1,000.
Tentacles (Costs 2 Actions). Melee Weapon Attack. +19 to hit, reach 20 ft., one target. Hit. 47 (6d8 + 20) magical bludgeoning damage plus 66 (12d10) necrotic damage and if the target is a Large or smaller creature it must make a DC 27 Strength saving throw or be grappled. A creature grappled in this way is also restrained. Additionally, the target's hit point maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the necrotic damage taken. The reduction lasts until the target finishes a Long Rest. The target dies if this effect reduces its hit point maximum to 0.
Chaos Breath (Costs 4 Actions). Demogorgon retches chaotic energies that fill twenty 10-foot-by-10-foot contiguous areas within 120 feet of it. Each creature in that area must make a DC 27 Dexterity saving throw, taking 117 (18d12) acid, cold, fire, or lightning damage (chose or roll d4) on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
REACTIONS
Demogorgon can take two reactions per round, but only one per turn.
Anti-Magic. When Demogorgon would be hit by magical attack or effect roll a d20. On a roll of 1-19, the magic or spell has no effect on Demogorgon. Demogorgon can take this reaction even if they could not normally take reactions and can do so after they make their saving throw.
Chaotic Recovery.At the end of a creature's turn, Demogorgon ends one condition or negative effect currently affecting it. It can do so as long as it has at least 1 hit point, even if they could not normally take a reaction.
Tentacle Parry. Demogorgon adds 9 to its AC against one ranged attack that would hit them.
ELITE ACTIONS Prince of Demons (Elite Action; Cost 4 Actions; 1/Day). While in the Abyss, Demogorgon can cast the spell Mass Suggestion (DC 26 Wisdom) with the following modifications:
The range is 600 feet.
The spell only targets demons.
The spell ignores immunity to the charmed condition.
Demons have disadvantage on the saving throw.
Ramage (Elite Action; Costs 5 Actions). Demogorgon moves up to their speed without provoking opportunity attacks and can enter the space of Medium or smaller creatures, but they cannot end their move there. Demogorgon can make one Tentacles attack against each creature it moves past.
Armor Class 18 (natural armor), 21 with the Wand of Orcus Hit Points 837 (54d12 + 486; bloodied 418) Speed 50 ft., fly 120 ft.
STR
DEX
CON
INT
WIS
CHA
30 (+10)
20 (+5)
29 (+9)
30 (+10)
30 (+10)
27 (+8)
Saving Throws Dex +13, Con +17, Int+18, Wis +18 Skills arcana + 26, insight +18, intimidation +16, perception +18 Damage Resistances cold, fire, lightning Damage Immunities necrotic, poison; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened, petrified, poisoned Senses truesight 480 ft., Passive Perception 28 Languages all, telepathy 240 ft Proficiency Bonus +8 Maneuver DC 26
Abyssal Might. While in the Abyss, Orcus's attacks ignore all resistances of creatures with less than 19 hit dice and it scores a critical hit on a roll of 18 or greater.
Banishment. When Orcus drops to 0 hit points, and he is not in Thanatos, his body is destroyed but his essence travels back to his domain in Thanatos, and is unable to take physical form for a time.
Demon Prince (Elite Trait; 1/Rest). The first time Orcus is bloodied, all conditions and effects it is suffering end for it, all of its abilities recharge, and its Elite Actions and Traits are active for 1 hour.
Immutable Form. Orcus is immune to any spell or effect that would alter its form.
Limited Magic Immunity. Unless he wishes to be affected, Orcus is immune to cantrips and he has advantage on saving throws against all other spells and magical effects and any creature that makes a spell attack against Mephistopheles has disadvantage on the attack roll.
Lord of Thanatos. While on Thanatos, Orcus can’t be surprised, targeted by divination magic, perceived through magical scrying sensors, and is immune to any effect that would sense his emotions or read his thoughts. Additionally, Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain his intentions or sincerity have disadvantage.
Prince of Undeath. When Orcus casts animate dead or create undead, he chooses the level at which the spell is cast, and the creatures created by the spells remain under his control indefinitely. Additionally, he can cast create undead even when it isn’t night.
At the start of Orcus’s turn, any creature killed by the Wand of Orcus that is still dead rises as a wraith under Orcus’s command.
ACTIONS Multiattack. Orcus makes two attacks: any combination of Slam and Wand of Orcus attacks. He can replace one of these with a Necrotic Bolt or Tail attack.
Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +18 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 20 (3d6 + 10) magical bludgeoning damage plus 27 (6d8) force damage and the target must succeed on DC 26 Strength saving throw or knocked prone and dazed until the end of Orcus's next turn.
Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +18 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (3d4 + 10) magical piercing damage plus 9 (2d8) poison damage and is poisoned. A creature poisoned this way takes 9 (2d8) poison damage at the start of each of its turns. The creature can make additional saving throws at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
Wand of Orcus. Melee Weapon Attack: +21 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 26 (3d8 + 13) magical bludgeoning damage plus 32 (5d12) necrotic damage and one level of exhaustion.
Necrotic Bolt. Orcus hurls at bolt of necrotic energy at a creature he can see within 600 feet of him. The bolt deals 27 (6d8) necrotic damage to the target, striking unerringly.
Death Touch (1/Rest). Melee Spell Attack: +16 to hit, reach 10 ft., one mortal creature. Hit: 110 (20d10) necrotic damage and the target’s hit point maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the necrotic damage taken. If the creature survives this damage, it must make a death saving throw or die.
Innate Spellcasting. Orcus’s spell casting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 24, +16 to hit with attack spells). Orcus can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
Inflict Wounds (3rd level).Melee Spell Attack: +16 to hit, reach 10 ft., one creature. Hit: 17 (5d10) necrotic damage.
Harm (6th level). Entropic energy leaps from Orcus's hand and strikes a creature he can see within 60 feet of him. The target must make a DC 24 Constitution saving, taking 49 (14d6) necrotic damage on a failure and half as much damage on a success. The target's hit point maximum is reduced by the same amount for 1 hour. This spell cannot reduce a target to less than 1 hit point.
Finger of Death (7th level). A creature of Orcus's choice within 60 feet of him must make a DC 24 Constitution saving throw, taking 61 (7d8 + 30) necrotic damage on a failed saving throw or half damage on a success. A humanoid killed by this spell turns into a zombie under the Orcus's control at the start of his next turn.
Conjure Undead (1/Day). While holding the Wand of Orcus, Orcus conjures Undead creatures whose combined average hit points don’t exceed 500. These creatures magically rise up from the ground or otherwise form in unoccupied spaces within 300 feet of Orcus and obey his commands until they are destroyed or until he dismisses them as a bonus action.
Teleport. Orcus teleports, along with any equipment he is wearing or carrying, up to 60 feet to an unoccupied space he can see. While on Thanatos, the distance Orcus can teleport is 90 feet.
LEGENDARY ACTIONS
Orcus can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. He can use one legendary action option at the end of another creatures turn and any unused legendary actions at the end of the round. Orcus regains spent legendary actions at the start of his turn.
Elite Recovery. Orcus ends one condition or negative effect currently affecting him. He can do so as long as she has at least 1 hit point, even while unconscious or incapacitated. Regenerate. Orcus regains 50 hit points. Sting. Orcus makes a Tail attack. Teleport. Orcus uses his Teleport action. Attack (Costs 2 Actions). Orcus makes a Slam or Wand of Orcus attack. Creeping Death (Costs 2 Actions). Orcus chooses a point on the ground that he can see within 100 feet of him. A cylinder of swirling necrotic energy 60 feet tall and with a 10-foot radius rises from that point and lasts until the end of Orcus’s next turn. Creatures in that area are vulnerable to necrotic damage. Spellcasting (Costs 2 Actions). Orcus cast a spell or makes a Necrotic Bolt attack. Quickened Spell (Elite Action). Orcus cast an at will spell. Empower Undead (Elite Action; Cost 2 Actions). All undead within a 60-foot radius of Orcus gain 50 temporary hit points and advantage on their attacks until the end of their next turn. Entropic Escape (Costs 2 Actions). Orcus beats his wings. Each creature within 15 feet of the dragon must make a DC 26 Dexterity saving throw or take 20 (3d6 + 10) magical bludgeoning damage plus 14 (4d6) necrotic damage and be knocked prone on a failure, or half as much damage on a success. Orcus can then fly up to half his flying speed.
EQUIPMENT Wand of Orcus Weapon (mace), artifact (requires attunement)
The wand can be wielded as a magic mace that grants a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with it. The wand deals an extra 2d12 necrotic damage on a hit.
While attuned to the Orcus, the wand deals and extra 3d12 (5d12 total) necrotic damage and inflicts on level of exhaustion on a hit.
Protection. You gain a +3 bonus to Armor Class while holding the wand.
Spells. The wand has 15 charges. While holding it, you can use an action and expend 1 or more of its charges to cast one of the following spells (save DC 18) from it: animate dead (3 charges), blight (4 charges), circle of death (6 charges), finger of death (7 charges), power word kill (9 charges), or speak with dead (3 charges). The wand regains 2d6 + 6 expended charges daily at dawn.
While attuned to the wand, Orcus or a follower blessed by him can cast each of the wand’s spells using 4 fewer charges (minimum of 0).
Call Undead. While you are holding the wand, you can use an action to conjure skeletons and zombies, calling forth as many of them as you can divide 500 hit points among, each undead having average hit points. The undead magically rise up from the ground or otherwise form in unoccupied spaces within 300 feet of you and obey your commands until they are destroyed or until dawn of the next day, when they collapse into inanimate piles of bones and rotting corpses. Once you use this property of the wand, you can’t use it again until the next dawn.
While attuned to the wand, Orcus can summon any kind of undead, not just skeletons and zombies. The undead don’t perish or disappear at dawn the following day, remaining until Orcus dismisses them.
Armor Class 20 (Natural Armor), 23 with Wave of Sorrow Hit Points 783 (54d10 + 486; bloodied 391) Speed 60 ft., fly 60 ft.
STR
DEX
CON
INT
WIS
CHA
24 (+7)
28 (+9)
29 (+9)
28 (+9)
26 (+8)
29 (+9)
Saving Throws Dex +17, Con +17, Wis +16, Cha +17 Skills acrobatics +17, arcana +17, deception +17, insight +16, perception +17, persuasion +25 Damage Resistances cold, fire, lightning Damage Immunities poison; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened, petrified, poisoned Senses truesight 240 ft., Passive Perception 27 Languages all, telepathy 360 ft. Proficiency Bonus +8 Maneuver DC 25
Abyssal Might. While in the Abyss, Graz'zt's attacks ignore all resistances of creatures with less than 18 hit dice and it scores a critical hit on a roll of 18 or greater.
Banishment. When Graz'zt drops to 0 hit points, and he is not in Azzagrat, his body is destroyed but his essence travels back to his domain in Azzagrat, and is unable to take physical form for a time.
Demon Prince (Elite Trait; 1/Rest). The first time Graz'zt is bloodied, all conditions and effects it is suffering end for it, all of its abilities recharge, and its Elite Actions and Traits are active for 1 hour.
Immutable Form. Graz'zt is immune to any spell or effect that would alter his form.
Limited Magic Immunity. Unless he wishes to be affected, Graz'zt is immune to cantrips and he has advantage on saving throws against all other spells and magical effects and any creature that makes a spell attack against Mephistopheles has disadvantage on the attack roll.
Lord of Azzagrat.While on Azzagrat, Graz'zt can’t be surprised, targeted by divination magic, perceived through magical scrying sensors, and is immune to any effect that would sense his emotions or read his thoughts. Additionally, Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain his intentions or sincerity have disadvantage.
Prince of Seduction. When Graz’zt cast a spell or creates a magical effect that imposes the charmed condition, the target has disadvantage on the saving throw. Additionally, Graz’zt’s charms ignore immunity to the charmed condition if the creature has fewer than 18 hit dice.
ACTIONS Multiattack. Graz’zt makes three melee attacks. He can replace one attack with a use of Spellcasting or an Acid Jet attack.
Wave of Sorrow (Greatsword). Melee Weapon Attack: +18 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 24 (4d6 + 10) magical slashing damage plus 14 (4d6) acid damage and the target must make a DC 25 Strength saving throw or suffer one of the following effects (chose or roll d6)
1. Twist. The target takes an additional 7 (2d6) magical slashing damage.
2. Trip. The target takes an addition 3 (1d6) magical bludgeoning damage and is knocked prone.
3. Shove. The target takes an addition 3 (1d6) magical bludgeoning damage and is pushed 10 feet.
4. Slow. The target takes an addition 3 (1d6) magical slashing damage and its speed is reduced by 10 feet.
5. Disarm. The target drops a item they are carrying, Graz'zt's choice.
6. Daze. The target has disadvantage on their next attack roll and cannot take reactions until the end of their next turn.
Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +18 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 24 (4d6 + 10) force damage plus 14 (4d6) acid damage
Charming Touch. Melee Spell Attack: +17 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: The target is charmed.
Jet of Acid. Angdrelve releases acid in a 90-foot line that is 5 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC 25 Dexterity saving throw, taking 33 (6d10) acid damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success.
Spellcasting. Graz’zt casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 23):
Summon Demon (1/Rest). Graz’zt magically summons a number of succubae and mariliths whose total hit points do not exceed 400.
Teleport. Graz’zt magically teleports, along with any equipment he is wearing or carrying, up to 120 feet to an unoccupied space he can see.
REACTIONS
Graz'zt can take two reactions per round, but only one per turn.
Negate Spell (Recharge 5–6). Graz’zt tries to interrupt a spell he sees a creature casting within 120 feet of him. If the spell is 5th level or lower, the spell fails and has no effect. If the spell is 6th level or higher, Graz’zt makes a Charisma check against a DC of 10 + the spell’s level. On a success, the spell fails and has no effect.
Parry. Graz'zt adds 8 to his AC against one attack attack that would hit him. To do so, Graz'zt must see the attacker and be wielding a melee weapon.
LEGENDARY ACTIONS
Asmodeus can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. He can use one legendary action option at the end of another creatures turn and any unused legendary actions at the end of the round. Asmodeus regains spent legendary actions at the start of his turn.
Abyssal Magic. Graz’zt uses Spellcasting or Teleport. Caress. Graz'zt uses Charming Touch. Elite Recovery. Graz'zt ends one condition or negative effect currently affecting him. He can do so as long as she has at least 1 hit point, even while unconscious or incapacitated. Regenerate. Graz'zt regains 30 hit points. Multiattack (Costs 2 Actions). Graz’zt makes two Wave of Sorrow attacks Dance, My Pet! (Costs 2 Actions) One creature charmed by Graz’zt that Graz’zt can see must use its reaction to move up to its speed and take an action as Graz’zt directs. Jet (Elite Actions; Cost 2 Actions). Graz'zt uses Acid Jet. Dance of Sorrow (Elite Action; Cost 3 Actions). Graz'zt moves up to his speed without provoking opportunity attacks and makes one Wave of Sorrow attack against each creature he moves past.
EQUIPMENT Wave of Sorrow Weapon (sword), artifact (requires attunement by a lawful evil fiend)
This Large magic serrated greatsword that grants a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with it and deals an extra 4d6 acid damage on a hit. Additionally, on a critical hit it deals an extra 3d6 slashing damage.
Acid Jet. While holding the sword you can use an action to release a get of acid from the sword in a 60-foot line that is 5 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 16 (3d10) acid damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success. Once you use this property of the sword, you can’t use it again until an hour has passed.
While attuned to Graz’zt, the acid jet is 90 feet long and causes and additional 3d10 acid damage and he can use this trait at will.
Protection. You gain a +3 bonus to Armor Class while holding the sword.
Spells. The sword has 10 charges. While holding it, you can use an action and expend 1 or more of its charges to cast one of the following spells (save DC 18, +10 on spell attacks) from it: sanctuary (1 charge),acid arrow (2 charges), mirror image (2 charges), mirage arcane (7 charges), or disintegrate (7 charges). The sword regains 1d6 + 4 charges daily at dawn.
While attuned to the sword, Graz'zt or a follower blessed by him can cast each of the sword’s spells using 2 fewer charges (minimum of 0).
