Balor

Huge fiend (demon), chaotic evil

Armor Class
19 (natural armor)
Hit Points
262 (21d12+126)
Speed
walk 40 ft., fly 80 ft.
Challenge
19 (22,000 XP)
Proficiency Bonus
+6
Saving Throws
Str +14, Con +12, Wis +9, Cha +12
Damage Resistances
cold, lightning, bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical weapons
Damage Immunities
fire, poison
Condition Immunities
poisoned
Senses
truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 13
Languages
Abyssal, telepathy 120 ft.

Ability Scores

STR
26
+8
DEX
15
+2
CON
22
+6
INT
20
+5
WIS
16
+3
CHA
22
+6

Traits

Death Throes

When the balor dies, it explodes, and each creature within 30 feet of it must make a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw, taking 70 (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 10 (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 10 (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 ft., one target. Hit: 21 (3d8 + 8) slashing damage plus 13 (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 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d6 + 8) slashing damage plus 10 (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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Balor's challenge rating in D&D 5e?

Balor is a CR 19 monster, worth 22,000 XP.

What are Balor's armor class and hit points?

Balor has an armor class of 19 (natural armor) and 262 hit points (21d12+126).

What type of creature is Balor?

Balor is a huge fiend (demon), chaotic evil.