Balor

Figures of ancient and terrible evil, balors rule as generals over demonic armies, yearning to seize power while destroying any creatures that oppose them.
Wielding a flaming whip and a longsword that channels the power of the storm, a balor’s battle prowess is fueled by hatred and rage. It channels this demonic fury even in its death, falling within a blast of fire that can destroy even the hardiest foes.

Balor CR: 19 (22,000 XP)

Huge fiend (demon), chaotic evil

Armor Class: 19

Hit Points: 262 (21d12 + 126)

Speed: 40 ft , fly: 80 ft

STR

26 +8

DEX

15 +2

CON

22 +6

INT

20 +5

WIS

16 +3

CHA

22 +6

Saving Throws: Str +14, Con +12, Wis +9, Cha +12

Damage Resistances: Cold, Lightning, as well as Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from nonmagical attacks

Damage Immunities: Fire, Poison

Condition Immunities: Poisoned

Senses: Truesight 120 feet, Passive Perception 13

Languages: Abyssal, Telepathy 120 feet

Challenge Rating: 19 (22,000 XP)

Death Agony. When the balor dies, it explodes, and each creature within 30 feet of it must make a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw, taking 20d6 fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The explosion ignites flammable objects in that area that aren’t being worn or carried, and it destroys the balor’s weapons.
Fire Aura. At the start of each of the balor’s turns, each creature within 5 feet of it takes 3d6 fire damage, and flammable objects in the aura that aren’t being worn or carried ignite. A creature that touches the balor or hits it with a melee attack while within 5 feet of it takes 3d6 fire damage.
Magic Resistance. The balor has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Magic Weapons. The balor’s weapon attacks are magical.

Actions

Multiattack. The balor makes two attacks: one with its longsword and one with its whip.
Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +14 to hit, reach 10 feet, one target. Hit: 3d8 + 8 slashing damage plus 3d8 lightning damage. If the balor scores a critical hit, it rolls damage dice three times, instead of twice.
Whip. Melee Weapon Attack: +14 to hit, reach 30 feet, one target. Hit: 3d4 + 8 slashing damage plus 3d6 fire damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 20 Strength saving throw or be pulled up to 25 feet toward the balor.
Teleport. The balor magically teleports, along with any equipment it is wearing or carrying, up to 120 feet to an unoccupied space it can see.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Demons

Lifespan

Immortal

Average Height

12 feet

Average Weight

4,500 pounds