Glabrezu

Large fiend (demon), chaotic evil
5000 XP
Challenge Rating
9
157
HP
15d10+75
HP Roll
17 (natural armor)
AC

The glabrezu is a powerful and cunning demon, a fiendish creature that delights in sowing chaos and corruption wherever it goes. Towering over its victims with a hulking, muscular form, the glabrezu exudes an aura of malevolence and dark power.

Its body is a grotesque fusion of demonic features and bestial traits. Its leathery, crimson skin is adorned with sharp spines and jagged protrusions, giving it a menacing appearance. The glabrezu possesses four arms, each ending in wicked claws that can shred through armor and flesh with ease.

The glabrezu’s most striking feature is its demonic visage. Its face is a twisted amalgamation of hideous features, including large, bulging eyes, a maw filled with razor-sharp teeth, and curling horns that crown its head. Its eyes gleam with an unsettling intelligence, reflecting the malevolent nature of the creature.

Known for their deceptive nature, glabrezus possess the ability to shape-shift and assume the form of a humanoid creature. This allows them to blend in among mortals, using their guile and manipulation to exploit weaknesses and manipulate others to their advantage.

In combat, the glabrezu is a formidable adversary. It wields its multiple arms with deadly precision, striking with both physical force and supernatural abilities. It can unleash powerful spells and curses upon its foes, and its claws can inflict grievous wounds that fester and infect.

One of the most feared abilities of the glabrezu is its power to grant wishes. However, these wishes often come at a great cost, with the glabrezu twisting the wish to its own advantage or using it to further its own nefarious goals. Many have been ensnared by the allure of a glabrezu’s wish, only to find themselves trapped in a web of despair and regret.

Encountering a glabrezu is a daunting prospect. Its cunning intellect and demonic powers make it a formidable opponent, capable of turning the tide of battle with its spellcasting and strategic maneuvers. Those who dare to face a glabrezu must be prepared for a battle of wits and strength, and remain vigilant against its deceitful tactics.

In the realms of darkness and the infernal planes, the glabrezu is a feared and respected entity, serving as a powerful lieutenant in demonic hierarchies or acting as a free agent wreaking havoc upon the mortal world. Its presence is a reminder of the ever-present threat of demonic forces and the temptations that lie within the darkest recesses of the soul.

Special Abilities

Innate Spellcasting

The glabrezu’s spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 16). The glabrezu can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
At will: darkness, detect magic, dispel magic
1/day each: confusion, fly, power word stun

Magic Resistance

The glabrezu has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Actions

  • Multiattack: The glabrezu makes four attacks: two with its pincers and two with its fists. Alternatively, it makes two attacks with its pincers and casts one spell.
  • Pincer: Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (2d10 + 5) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it is grappled (escape DC 15). The glabrezu has two pincers, each of which can grapple only one target.
  • Fist: Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (2d4 + 2) bludgeoning damage.

Speed

40′
walk
Damage Resistances
cold | fire | lightning | bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical weapons
Damage Immunities
poison
Condition Immunities
Poisoned
Proficiencies
  • Saving Throw: STR +9
  • Saving Throw: CON +9
  • Saving Throw: WIS +7
  • Saving Throw: CHA +7
Senses
  • Passive Perception: 13
  • Truesight: 120′
Languages
Abyssal, telepathy 120 ft.

Credits: SRD 5.1