The Demon
Demon
T
he lich greeted him plainly, " Demon, I
summoned you," she continued, "With your
true name — Malum." As the last syllable
was uttered, the lich let a hint of pride slip
off the tip of her tongue. Malum felt the
power of his name compel him into
servitude, the weight of a world pushing
him into submission; he bowed with a grunt.
"Silently submissive — perfect," she said with undead
glee.
Malum finally broke his silence, "Your immortality
dangles from a thread, Lich," his voice deep and raspy, full
of indignation.
"Yes, yes," she said apathetically, "I have many enemies.
Save your breath, Malum."
His bow grew deeper with the utterance of his name,
compelling obedience. "I serve you, master," he said.
"Welcome to the material plane, Malum," she said
pleased, "Now, listen to my commands."
"As you wish, my Queen," Malum's defeat was palpable.
Spawn of Orcus
Declaring your devotion to Orcus as a humanoid allows
you retain the physical features of your chosen race —
mostly. A 15-foot barbed tail grows from your tailbone,
your legs become dirgitigrade, which makes it hard to
stand upright while moving. In addition, your jaw extends,
giving you vicious biting power while sprouting shark-
sharp teeth and your ears grow larger and more sensitive,
as large as a wolf's. In place of your fingers, you sprout
claws — dirty smelly claws as sharp as tungston and has
hard as diamond.
Your True Name
Should someone know your true name, they have the
power to bind you into servitude. They have the power to
call you to them at any time just by calling your name
three times. They hold power over you, but you're a
demon, so they know that you need only kill them to
remove that power. Grow stronger, find them, then rid the
multiverse of their flesh by consuming it! You must obey
all orders that follow your name, even ones that cause you
direct harm. E.G. "Malum, kill yourself." or "Malum, kill all
elves you see." or "Malum, you must eat the heart of all
creatures you kill."
Extra-Abyss Unwelcoming
You are a Demon, known by all to be evil, as such, if you're
spotted on any plane other than the Abyss, word travels
fast and holy worshippers and Demon slayers will be hot
on your tail until they've seen to your death or expulsion
personally.
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A Demon on the Material
Demons aren't welcome on the material plane. Why are
you on the material plane? How did you get here? Perhaps
you walked through a portal, which may have alerted
nearby authorities to its existance; now you must remove
their flesh from this plane. Perhaps you were summoned
by someone who knows your true name, someone
stronger than you whom you wish to kill once you are
strong enough.
Creating a Demon
The horros and plagues of the Abyss tear deep into your
tainted soul.
Quick Build
You can make a Demon quickly by following these
suggestions. First, Charisma should be your highest ability
score, followed by Constitution. Second, choose the soldier
background.
Note, that Strength affects your claw damage and Armor
class. Also, the Medicine (Wisdom) skill will determine how
good you are at preparing bodies for consumption. All in
all, you need high Charisma, Constitution, Strength, and
Wisdom.
Class Features
As a Demon, you gain the following class features.
Hit Points
Hit Dice: 1d10 per Demon level
Hit Points at 1st Level: 10 + your Constitution
modifier
Hit Points at Higher Levels: 1d10 (or 6) + your
Constitution modifier per Demon level after 1st.
Proficiencies
Armor: None
Weapons: None
Tools: None
Languages: Abyssal
Saving Throws: Charisma, Strength
Skills: Intimidation, and choose any two
Equipment
You start with the following equipment, in addition to the
equipment granted by your background.
a large bag of incense, used to fend off the scent of the
rotting corpses you'll inevitably be carrying around
Demon
Level Prof. Bonus Features Cantrips Known Spells Known 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
1st +2 Possession, Consume Flesh, Demon Anatomy — — — — — —
2nd +2 Extraction Methods — — 2 — — —
3rd +2 Layer of the Abyss, Spellcasting 2 3 3 — — —
4th +2 Ability Score Improvement 2 4 3 — — —
5th +3 Extra Attack 2 4 3 — — —
6th +3 Possession Improvement 2 4 4 — — —
7th +3 Extraction Improvement 2 5 4 2 — —
8th +3 Ability Score Improvement 2 6 4 2 — —
9th +4 Layer of the Abyss Improvement 2 6 4 2 — —
10th +4 Extraction Improvement 3 7 4 3 — —
11th +4 Extra Attack (2) 3 8 4 3 — —
12th +4 Ability Score Improvement 3 8 4 3 — —
13th +5 Possession Improvement 3 9 4 3 2 —
14th +5 Demon Lord 3 10 4 3 2 —
15th +5 Extraction Improvement 3 10 4 3 2 —
16th +5 Ability Score Improvement 3 11 4 3 3 —
17th +6 Layer of the Abyss Improvement 3 11 4 3 3 —
18th +6 Possession Improvement 3 11 4 3 3 —
19th +6 Ability Score Improvement 3 12 4 3 3 1
20th +6 Demon Prince 3 13 4 3 3 1

Restraining Wrap. 10 ft reach, 1d10 bludgeoning

Demon Anatomy
Demon Claws
Claw Mastery. You are proficient with your claw attacks,
which deal 1d6 + Strength modifier slashing damage on a
hit, and have a 5ft reach.
Ambidexterity. When you take the Attack action on
your turn and make an attack with your claws, you can
make one additional attack using your claws as part of the
same action.
Clawfingers. You cannot hold anything when in Demon
form as your claws are far too thick and long.
Charge. If you move at least 15 feet straight toward a
target and then hit it with a claw attack on the same turn,
you may make 3 additional claw attacks, one for each
additional limb.
Demon Tail
Tail Mastery. You are proficient with your tail attacks.
Poison Strike. 15 ft reach, 1d8 piercing damage and
the target must succeed on a DC spell save Constitution
saving throw or become poisoned. While poisoned, the
target is also paralyzed. The target can repeat the saving
throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on
itself on a success.
damage. If the target is Medium or smaller, it is grappled
(escape DC Strength (Athletics) check). Until this grapple
ends, the target is restrained, you can automatically hit the
target with your claw attacks, and you can't make tail
attacks against other targets.
Tail Whip. 15 ft reach, 1d12 slashing damage.
Demon Hide
Starting at 1st level, when in your Demon form, your
armor class is calculated as follows.
Armor Class = 10 + Constitution modifier + Strength
modifier
When possessing a creature, you take on the armor
class of the creature you possess.
Demon Sight
Starting at 2nd level, you can see through magical
darkness out to 30ft. And, you have 30ft darkvision. If you
already have 30ft darkvision, then this increases your
darkvision by 30ft.

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Possession
As a Demon with the blood of Orcus flowing through your
veins, you have the power to possess creatures. This
feature improves at 6th, 13th, and 18th level.
1st level. you must collect a form of their DNA, you
need to prepare for 8 hours, and must touch the creature.
1st level. If you have already possessed a creature, you
need only touch them to repossess them, and the target
has disadvantage on the Wisdom saving throw.
6th level. you must collect a form of their DNA, you
need only prepare for 4 hours, and must have line of sight.
13th level. you must collect a form of their DNA, you
need only prepare for 2 hours, and the creature must be
on the same plane as you.
18th level. you must collect a form of their DNA, you
need only prepare for 1 hour, and the creature can be on
any plane.
Performing a Possession
As a Demon, you can possess willing or unwilling
creatures, as long as the target is a playable race from any
source book. (DM discretion)
If the creature is unwilling, they must make a Widsom
save against your Spell save DC. If the target creature has a
holy symbol on them, they have advantage on the save.
On a success, you fail to possess them and they are aware
of the attempt and your presence. On a failure, you
possess them and they blackout from the moment you
possess them. You may choose to depart the body at any
time at no cost nor harm to the host.
Leaving a Host
There are four ways you can leave a host.
1.) A Willing Departure
You may leave your host at any point in time as a bonus
action.
2.) A Forceful Excommunication
You will be forcefully excommunicated from the body if
the host reaches 0 HP. Losing a host in this way requires
you to make a Constituation saving throw against your
Spell save DC to see if any of the damage done to your
host leaked through to your soul. On a failure, you come
out of the host at half HP. On a success, you come out of
the host at full HP.
Once the host tries to force you out, you must make a
Wisdom save against the host's Insight (Wisdom) Ability
score. On a failure, you are forcefully excommunicated
(See #2 above). On a success, you regain control. Refer
back to paragraph 2 of this section.
4.) An Exorcism
Should a holy person attempt to exorcise you, you must
make a Wisdom save at disadvantage against the host's
Insight (Wisdom) ability score to remain in the host.
If you are exorcised, you must make a Constitution
saving throw against your Spell save DC. On a failure, you
come out of the host at 1 HP. On a success, you come out
of the host at half HP.
Inadequate Body
When possessing a creature, and you wish to use any
feature only available to you in Demon form, there is a
chance that you'll harm your host's body. The host must
make a Constitution save against your Spell save DC. On a
fail, they take 2d4 necrotic damage. This increases to 4d4
at 5th level, 6d4 at 10th level, 8d4 at 15th level, and 10d4
at 20th level.
Consume Flesh
Healing potions and healing spells have no effect on you
while possessing and while in Demon form. You can only
heal by consuming the delectable flesh of mortal creatures
that speak at least one language, via hit dice, or via a long
rest. Before consumption, you must succeed on a
Medicine (Wisdom) check to prepare the body for
consumption and to ensure it doesn't rot. A failure means
the corpse cannot be consumed. You can heal at any time
in this way by spending your Action.
Small creature: restores 1d4 + Constitution modifier;
DC 10 Medicine (Wisdom) check
Medium creature: restores 1d8 + Constitution
modifier; DC 12 Medicine (Wisdom) check
Large creature: restores 2d6 + Constitution modifier;
DC 15 Medicine (Wisdom) check
Huge creature: restores 3d10 + Constitution modifier;
DC 18 Medicine (Wisdom) check

3.) The Host Becomes Aware

Every day, at dawn, you must make a Wisdom save against
the host's Wisdom (Insight) with advantage. On a success,
the host remains unaware of your presence. On a failure,
the host is aware of you and will try to expel your control
over them temporarily.
Once the host is aware, you hear the voice of your host
in your head cursing you, damning you back to the Nine
Hells. Every day, you must continue to make Wisdom saves
against the host's Insight (Wisdom) Ability score at dawn.
On a success, you shut the voice up. On a failure, the host
regains control of their body and tries to force you out.

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Spellcasting
Starting at 3rd level, the blood of Orcus grants you magical
powers. See chapter 10 in the Player's Handbook for the
general rules of spellcasting and page 7 of this document
for the Demon spell list.
Cantrips
You know two cantrips of your choice from the Demon
spell list. You learn additional Demon cantrips of your
choice at higher levels, learning a 3rd cantrip at 10th level.
Spell Slots
The Demon table shows how many spell slots you have to
cast your Demon spells of 1st level and higher. To cast one
of these spells, you must expend a slot of the spell's level
or higher. You regain all expended spell slots when you
finish a long rest.
For example, if you know the 1st-level spell inflict
wounds and have a 1st-level and a 2nd-level spell slot
available, you can cast inflict wounds using either slot.
Spells Known of 1st Level and Higher
Starting at 3rd level, you know three 1st-level spells of your
choice from the Demon spell list.
You learn an additional Demon spell of your choice at
levels indicated in the Demon table under the Spells
Known column. Each of these spells must be of a level for
which you have spell slots. For instance, when you reach
7th level in this class, you can learn one new spell of 1st or
2nd level.
Additionally, when you gain a level in this class, you can
choose one of the Demon spells you know and replace it
with another spell from the Demon spell list, which also
must be of a level for which you have spell slots.
Spellcasting Ability
Charisma is your spellcasting ability for your Demon spells.
You use your Charisma whenever a spell refers to your
spellcasting ability. In addition, you use your Charisma
modifier when setting the saving throw DC for a Demon
spell you cast and when making an attack roll with one.
Spell save DC = 8 + your proficiency bonus + your
Charisma modifier
Spell attack modifier = your proficiency bonus + your
Charisma modifier
Ritual Casting
You can cast any Demon spell you know as a ritual if that
spell has the ritual tag.
Spellcasting Focus
You use your body as your spellcasting focus.
Extraction Methods
Starting at 2nd level, you beging to learn to manipulate
your possession victims' brains. Unless otherwise stated,
you use your action to perform an Extraction. You learn 2
extraction methods of your choice. You learn one
additional methods of your choice at 7th, 10th, and 15th
level. Each time you learn new methods, you can also
replace one method you know with a different one.
Exctracting
To extract anything from whom you are possessing, you
must consume spell slots as dictated by the specific
method below. In addition, you must succeed on a
Wisdom (Medicine) check equal to 13 plus the spell slot
level. If you pass this check and the target chooses to
resist, they must fail a Wisdom saving throw against your
Spell Save DC. If they succeed, your extraction fails and
you do not regain expended spell slots. For example, if an
extraction method dictates it requires a 5th-level spell slot,
you need not expend a 5th-level spell slot, you need only
expend spell slots whose sum equals 5. E.G. one 2nd-level
spell slot and one 3rd-level spell slot.
Extraction Methods
Class Feature Extraction. (8th-level spell slot) You
can expend an 8th-level spell slot to learn one class
feature from whom you are possessing. You retain the
knowledge of this class feature forever. To use it, you must
replace another class feature with the one you extracted
of equal level or higher. You may only swap features
immediately after you possess someone. Once you swap
features for a target, those features remain forever and
cannot be changed under any circumstances.
For example, you are currently possessing a rogue and
really like the rogues' eveasion feature, so you extract it.
Evasion is a 7th-level feature. Sadly the rogue dies, so you
find a new host — a wizard. You want to use the rogue's
evasion feature while you possess the wizard, so you can
choose any 7th-level feature or higher-level feature to be
replaced by the rogue's evasion feature.
Spell Extraction. (7th-level spell slot) You can
expend a 7th-level spell slot to learn one spell from whom
you are currently possessing. This spell counts towards
your number of spells known. You retain this spell forever.
Martial Proficiency Extraction. (6th-level spell
slot) You can expend a 6th-level spell slot to learn one
weapon or armor proficiency from whom you are
currently possessing. You retain this proficiency forever.
Skill Proficiency Extraction. (5th-level spell slot)
You can expend a 5th-level spell slot to learn one skill
proficiency from whom you are currently possessing. You
retain this proficiency forever.
Tool Proficiency Extraction. (4th-level spell slot)
You can expend 4th-level spell slot to learn one tool
proficiency from whom you are currently possessing. You
retain this proficiency forever.
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 Background Feature Extraction. (3rd-level spell slot)
You can expend a 3rd-level spell slot to learn the
background feature from whom you are currently
possessing. You retain this background feature forever. To
use it, you must replace the background feature with one
you have extracted on a different host. You may only swap
features immediately after you possess someone. Once
you swap features for a target, those features remain
forever and cannot be changed under any circumstances.
Language Extraction. (2nd-level spell slot) You can
expend a 2nd-level spell slot to learn one language from
whom you are currently possessing. You retain this
language forever.
Memory Extraction. (1st-level spell slot) You can
expend a 1st-level spell slot to extract all memories related
to a certain subject from whom you are currently
possessing.
Layer of the Abyss
When you reach 3rd level, you bind your demonic soul in
zealot servitutde to one of the five Demon Lords.
The Queen of Chaos
One of the oldest and most powerful of the obyrith lords,
she appeared as having the upper body of corpulent
humanoid woman with blue skin and green hair, and the
lower body as a mass of mauve tentacles.
3rd level. You gain underwater breathing. And, once
per long rest, you can cast the Create Food and Water spell
without the need for material components.
9th level. Once per long rest, you can cast Create
Undead without the need for material components. The
corpses do not become ghouls, instead they become
adolescent demogorgons, and you may only create two,
instead of three as the spell states. Also, you will lose
control of the adolsecent demogorgons after 24 hours
should you not use this ability again to regain control. (See
page 8 for the Adolescent Demogorgon statblock)
17th level. Once per long rest, you can summon the
sahuagin skull crown that your queen wears for 1 minute,
which grants you the following benefits.
Any creature who gets within 30 ft of you must succeed
on a Wisdom saving throw or become frightened of
you. Creatures with underwater breathing have
disadvantage on this saving throw.
Any allies within 30 ft of you cannot become frightened
by any means.
Obox-ob
The first Prince of Demons, Obox-ob was defeated and
dethroned by the Queen of Chaos, who gave his title to her
lover Miska.
3rd level. When Consuming Flesh, the hit points you
regain are doubled before any modifiers are applied.
9th level. Once per short rest, you can cast the Poison
Spray cantrip (11th level: 3d12 poison damage) as a Bonus
Action.
17th level. Once per long rest, you can channel the
essence of Obox-ob for 1 minute, causing your flesh to
grow razor-sharp bones that protrude from every square
inch of your body, granting you the following benefits:
Your AC increased by 2
6
Any creature that successfully damages you takes your
Charisma modifier times ten piercing damage.
Dagon
A mixture of shark and octopus in appearance, with a
fang-filled mouth and many tentacles, all covered in
rubbery black skin, Dagon was one of the most fearsome
demon lords. He was powerful enough that even the
Queen of Chaos feared him.
3rd level. You gain a swimming speed equal to your
walking speed.
9th level. Once per short rest, 2 octopus tentacles grow
out of your back and last for 1 minute. As an action, you
can attempt to grapple creatures within 10 feet of you.
Make a melee attack with proficiency for each tentacle
against a target you choose.
17th level. Once per long rest, you magically fill a 60-
foot cube with poisonous water. Each creature within the
cube must make a Constitution saving throw or take 9d8
poison damage and be poisoned. While this creature is
poisoned in this way, it has disadvantage on Consitution
saving throws. While you are within this cube, you have a
swimming speed equal to three times your walking speed.
Pazuzu
Although an obyrith, Pazuzu appeared similar to a human,
but with avian feet, four feathered wings, and a bird-like
beak. He was an expert at subtly corrupting mortals.
3rd level. You gain a flying speed equal to your walking
speed.
9th level. Once per short rest, you expose the obyrith
within, causing all creatures within 120 feet to make a
Wisdom saving throw against your spell save DC or be
frightened for 1 minute. While they are frightened in this
way, they fall into a deep kneeling bow, with thier forehead
touching the ground/floor on which they once stood. They
are considered prone while in this state.
17th level. Warp Creature. Once per long rest, you
targets up to three creatures you can see within 120 feet
of you. Each target must make a Constitution saving throw
against your spell save DC. On a successful save, a
creature becomes immune to your Warp Creature for 24
hours. On a failed save, the target is poisoned, which
causes it to also gain 1 level of exhaustion. While poisoned
in this way, the target must repeat the saving throw at the
start of each of its turns. Three successful saves against
the poison end it, and ending the poison removes any
levels of exhaustion caused by it. Each failed save causes
the target to suffer another level of exhaustion. Once the
target reaches 6 levels of exhaustion, it dies and instantly
transforms into a living abyssal wretch under your control.
The transformation of the body can be undone only by a
wish spell.
 When calculating any damage you deal to a creature,
Pale Night
you add your Charisma modifier and your proficieny
Pale Night was believed to be the mother of many other
bonus as extra nectrotic damage. In addtion, when they
demons, including other demon lords, and appeared as a
take this necrotic damage, the victum must make a
humanoid woman covered in a white shroud. She,
Constituation saving throw against your Spell save DC
however, was a obyrith.
or be enshrouded in a cloud of their rotting flesh. Every
3rd level. You become proficient in Charisma
subsequent turn, at the beginning of their turn, they
(Deception) checks and Charisma (Persuasion) checks and
take half the nectrotic damage they took in the previous
can double your proficiency when using said skills.
turn. (Note that this does NOT stack with the similar
9th level. Once per short rest, you radiate the beauty of
effect in Demon Lord)
the Pale Night's beauty, causing all creatures within 120
You gain Truesight out to 60ft
feet to make a Wisdom saving throw against your spell
You are immune to the effects of age, as such any spell
save DC or be charmed for 1 minute. While they are
or effect that would alter your age has no effect.
charmed in this way, they follow you while complementing
Darkvision increases to 120 ft.
you in every way possible. After 1 minute, they make the
save again, should they fail, they become permanently
charmed by you.
17th level. Warp Creature. Once per long rest, you
targets up to three creatures you can see within 120 feet
of you. Each target must make a Constitution saving throw
against your spell save DC. On a successful save, a
creature becomes immune to your Warp Creature for 24
hours. On a failed save, the target is poisoned, which
causes it to also gain 1 level of exhaustion. While poisoned
in this way, the target must repeat the saving throw at the
start of each of its turns. Three successful saves against
the poison end it, and ending the poison removes any
levels of exhaustion caused by it. Each failed save causes
the target to suffer another level of exhaustion. Once the
target reaches 6 levels of exhaustion, it dies and instantly
transforms into a living abyssal wretch under your control.
The transformation of the body can be undone only by a
wish spell.

Demon Lord
Starting at 14th level, you are recognized as a Demon Lord
and lesser demons bow to your desires, granting you the
following benefits:

You can cast the Misty Step spell without the need of a
spell slot or material components equal to your
Charisma modifier each day.
You add your Charisma modifier to weapon attacks as
extra nectrotic damage. This in turn makes your
weapon attacks magical.
You gain Telepathy out to 30 ft.
You are so demonic, that any creature who comes
within 15 ft of you must make a Constitution saving
throw against your spell save DC or become poisoned.
When a creature is poisoned in this way, damage you
deal to them while in your Demon form doubles.
You have advantage on Charisma checks against fiends
(demons) equal to your level in Challenege Rating and
lower.

Demon Prince
Starting at 20th level, the Abyss itself flows through your
demonic veins, granting you the following benefits:

You sprout wings from your back, which grant you a

flying speed of 60ft.

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 Charm Person Bestow Curse Elemental Bane
Cantrips (0 Level) Command Vampiric Touch Vitriolic Sphere
Chill Touch Elemental Weapon Summon Greater Demon
Toll the Dead 2nd Level Glyph of Warding Compulsion
Poison Spray Blindness/Deafness Incite Greed
Acid Splash Gentle Repose Tiny Servant 5th Level
Ray of Enfeeblement Counterspell Contagion
1st Level Melf's Acid Arrow Enervation
Summon Lesser Demons
Cause Fear Crown of Madness Negative Energy Flood
Inflict Wounds Suggestion 4th Level Cloudkill
Ray of Sickness Blight Dominate Person
Chromatic Orb 3rd Level Shadow of Moil

Adolescent Demogorgon Keen Smell. The demogorgon has advantage on

Medium monstrosity, unaligned Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.
Regeneration. The demogorgon regains 10 hit
Armor Class 15 (natural armor) points at the start of its turn. If the demogorgon
Hit Points 60 (8d8 + 24) takes acid or fire damage, this trait doesn't
Speed 30 ft. function at the start of the demogorgon's next
turn. The demogorgon dies only if it starts its turn
with 0 hit points and doesn't regenerate
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA Keen Smell. The demogorgon has advantage on
16 (+3) 12 (+1) 16 (+3) 3 (-4) 12 (+1) 5 (-3) Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.
Actions
Skills Perception +3, Stealth +5
Senses blindsight 60 ft., passive Perception 13 Multiattack. The demogorgon makes three
Languages — attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.
Challenge 4 (1,100 XP)
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage.
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Features Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
Blood Frenzy. The demogorgon has advantage on one target. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3) slashing damage
melee attack rolls against any creature that Source: HftT, page 36
doesn't have all its hit points.
 
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