Shadow Demon

Medium Fiend (Demon), Chaotic Evil

AC: 14

Initiative: +3 (13)

HP: 66 (12d8 + 12)

Speed: 30 ft., fly 30 ft. (hover)

STR
1 (-5)
DEX
17 (+3)
CON
12 (+1)
INT
14 (+2)
WIS
13 (+1)
CHA
14 (+2)

Saving Throws: Dex +5, Cha +4

Skills: Stealth +7

Vulnerabilities: radiant

Resistances: acid; bludgeoning; cold; fire; lightning; piercing; slashing; thunder

Immunities: necrotic; poison

Condition Immunities: exhaustion; grappled; paralyzed; petrified; poisoned; prone; restrained

Senses: Darkvision 120 ft., Passive Perception 11

Languages: Abyssal; telepathy 120 ft.

CR: 4 (XP 1,100; PB +2)

Habitat: Planar, Abyss

Demonic Restoration.

If the demon dies outside the Abyss, its body dissolves into ichor, and it gains a new body instantly, reviving with all its Hit Points somewhere in the Abyss.

Incorporeal Movement.

The demon can move through other creatures and objects as if they were Difficult Terrain. It takes 5 (1d10) Force damage if it ends its turn inside an object.

Light Sensitivity.

While in Bright Light, the demon has Disadvantage on ability checks and attack rolls.

Actions

Umbral Claw.

Melee Attack Roll: +5, reach 5 ft. Hit: 16 (3d8 + 3) Psychic damage.

Bonus Actions

Shadow Stealth.

While in Dim Light or Darkness, the demon takes the Hide action.

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Shadow Demon

Source: Monster Manual (2025), p. 273 - Licenses and attribution