Balor
D&D 5e 2024 rules. Stats use the 2024 rules from the System Reference Document 5.2.1.
The Balor is a Huge fiend, with Armor Class 19, 287 hit points, and Challenge Rating 19. A balor is a massive, winged demon of shadow and flame that commands abyssal armies.
Stat Block
- Edition: D&D 5e 2024 rules
- Size: Huge
- Type: fiend
- Challenge Rating: 19
- Armor Class: 19
- Hit Points: 287
- Speed: 40 ft., fly 80 ft.
- STR: 26
- DEX: 15
- CON: 22
- INT: 20
- WIS: 16
- CHA: 22
- Resistances: Resist: cold, lightning; Immune: fire, poison; Condition Immune: charmed, frightened, poisoned
Abilities & Attacks
Death Throes. The balor explodes when it dies. Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 20, each creature in a 30-foot Emanation originating from the balor. Failure: 31 (9d6) Fire damage plus 31 (9d6) Force damage. Success: Half damage. Failure or Success: If the balor dies outside the Abyss, it gains a new body instantly, reviving with all its Hit Points somewhere in the Abyss. Fire Aura. At the end of each of the balor's turns, each creature in a 5-foot Emanation originating from the balor takes 13 (3d8) Fire damage. Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the balor fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Magic Resistance. The balor has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Actions Multiattack. The balor makes one Flame Whip attack and one Lightning Blade attack. Bonus Actions Teleport. The balor teleports itself or a willing demon within 10 feet of itself up to 60 feet to an unoccupied space the balor can see.
Common Questions
How much HP does a Balor have?
287 hit points.
What is a Balor's Challenge Rating?
Challenge Rating 19.
What is a Balor's Armor Class?
AC 19.
How fast can a Balor move?
Speed 40 ft., fly 80 ft.
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