Balor

Stat block

Cha

22

Con

20

Dex

18

Int

20

Str

26

Wis

20

Speed

Fly: 80; Walk: 40

Senses

truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 21

Skills

Perception: 11; Intimidation: 12

Actions

• Multiattack. The balor attacks with its lightning sword and its fire whip.
• Lightning Sword. Melee Weapon Attack: +14 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 21 (3d8 + 8) slashing damage plus 18 (4d8) lightning damage.
• Fire Whip. Melee Weapon Attack: +14 to hit, reach 45 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (3d6 + 8) slashing damage plus 14 (4d6) fire damage and the target makes a DC 19 Strength saving throw. On a failure it is pulled up to 40 feet towards the balor.
• Whip Crack (1/Day). A 90-foot cone of thunderous flame emanates from the balor. Each creature in the area makes a DC 19 Constitution saving throw taking 28 (8d6) fire damage and 28 (8d6) thunder damage and falling prone on a failed save or taking half damage on a successful one.
• Teleport. The balor magically teleports to a space within 120 feet that it can see.

Languages

Abyssal, telepathy 120 ft.

Reactions

• Instinctive Teleport. After the balor takes damage, it uses Teleport.

Saving throws

Wisdom: 11; Charisma: 12; Strength: 14; Dexterity: 10; Constitution: 11

Damage immunities

fire, poison

Special abilities

• Chaotic Evil. The balor radiates a Chaotic and Evil aura.
• Death Throes. When the balor dies, it explodes. Each creature within 30 feet makes a DC 19 Dexterity saving throw, taking 52 (15d6) fire damage on a failed save or half damage on a success.
• Fire Aura. At the start of the balors turn, each creature within 10 feet takes 10 (3d6) fire damage. A creature that touches the balor or hits it with a melee attack takes 10 (3d6) fire damage.
• Magic Resistance. The balor has advantage on saving throws against spells and magical effects.

Damage resistances

cold, lightning; damage from nonmagical weapons

Condition immunities

poisoned