5e:Geryon
Deific Summary
Geryon [1] [2]
Deific Type: Archdevil
Portfolio:
Gender: Male
Alignment: Lawful Evil
Domains:
Plane: Nine Hells (Stygia)
Symbol: Unstated
Worshipers: Cultists
Pantheon: Diabolic
Unofficial Summary: Geryon appears as a huge snake with the torso, arms, and head of a humanoid, and expansive bat-like wings. The tail of the snake ends in a scorpion-like stinger. He is in a constant power struggle with Levistus over control of Stygia. Gyron is know for for his martial prowess, ferocity, and tracking.
Stat Block
Geryon (Individual) (Pointer) [1] [2] | ||||||||||||
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Huge Fiend (Devils, Archdevils), Lawful Evil | ||||||||||||
Armor Class: 19 (natural armor) | ||||||||||||
Hit Points: 300 | ||||||||||||
Speed: 30 ft., fly 50 ft. | ||||||||||||
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Saving Throws: Dex, Con, Wis, Cha | ||||||||||||
Skills: Deception, Intimidation, Perception | ||||||||||||
Damage Resistances: bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks. that aren't silvered | ||||||||||||
Damage Immunity: cold, fire, poison | ||||||||||||
Condition Immune: charmed, exhaustion, frightened, poisoned | ||||||||||||
Senses: truesight 120 ft., passive perception 20 | ||||||||||||
Languages: all, telepathy 120 ft. | ||||||||||||
Plane: Nine Hells | ||||||||||||
Challenge: 22 (41,000 xp)Proficiency Bonus (PB): +7 | ||||||||||||
FeaturesLegendary Resistance (3/Day). [3] If Geryon fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead. ActionsMultiattack. Legendary ActionsThe fiend can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The fiend regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn. |
Unofficial Description: Powerful archdevil
Geryon's Lair
[1] [2] Geryon has recently reclaimed his ancient fortress, Coldsteel. The challenge rating of Geryon is 23 (50,000 XP) when he’s encountered in his lair.
Lair Actions
[1] [2] When fighting inside its lair, an geryon can use lair actions. On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the archdevil takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects; the archdevil can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row:
- Banish.
- Chill Blast.
- Hateful Restraints.
Regional Effects
- Chilling Wind.
- Enervating Screams.
- Hellish Doorways.
If Geryon dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10 days.
Cultists of Geryon
Cultists gain several traits:
- Crushing Blow
- Indomitable Strength
- Crushing Blow (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest).
- Indomitable Strength (Recharge 5-6).
Sources and Notes
- Wizards RPG Team. Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes (5e 2014) (2018-05-07). Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 978-0-7869-6624-0. p. 172-173. Licensed: © Wizards of the Coast (used under 'fair use' clause). ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2
- Jeremy Crawford. Monsters of the Multiverse (5e 2014) (2022-05-17). Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 978-0786967872. p. 135-136. Licensed: © Wizards of the Coast (used under 'fair use' clause). ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2
- Trait matches the trait of the same name in the 5th ed. SRD. - Wizards RPG Team. SRD-OGL v5.1 (5e 2014) (2015.05.06). Wizards of the Coast. Licensed: OGL. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2
- Variation (spellcasting) - MToF has spellcasting as a feature with a slightly different list of spells. ↑
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Monster data +
Geryon (Sort Text: Geryon 5e, Size: Huge, Type: Fiend, Subtypes: Devil • Archdevil, Alignment: Lawful Evil, HP: 300, CR: 22, Features: Legendary Resistance • Magic Resistance • Regeneration • Multiattack • Claw • Sound the Horn • Stinger • Spellcasting • Teleport, Legendary: Yes, Has Lair: No, NPC: Yes, Canon: Yes, Pointer: Yes, UA: No, User: No, Sources: Varied • MToF • MotM)