Erinyes

5.5e

medium fiend, lawful evil

Challenge 12 (8400 XP)

STR
18 (+4)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
18 (+4)
INT
14 (+2)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
18 (+4)

Defense

Armor Class 18 (natural armor)
Hit Points 178 (21d8+84)
Speed 30 ft., fly 60 ft.

Proficiencies & Senses

Saving Throws Dex +7, Con +8, Cha +8
Skills Persuasion +8, Perception +6
Languages Infernal, Telepathy 120 Ft.
Truesight 120 ft.
Passive Perception 16

Traits

Damage Resistances Cold
Damage Immunities Fire, Poison
Condition Immunities Poisoned

Traits

Diabolical Restoration

If the monster dies outside the Nine Hells, its body disappears in sulfurous smoke, and it gains a new body instantly, reviving with all its Hit Points somewhere in the Nine Hells.

Magic Resistance

The monster has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Magic Rope

The monster has a magic rope. While bearing it, the monster can use the Entangling Rope action. The rope has AC 20, HP 90, and Immunity to Poison and Psychic damage. The rope turns to dust if reduced to 0 Hit Points, if it is 5+ feet away from the monster for 1 hour or more, or if the monster dies. If the rope is damaged or destroyed, the monster can fully restore it when finishing a Short or Long Rest.

Actions

Multiattack

The monster makes three Withering Sword attacks and can use Entangling Rope.

Withering Sword

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) slashing damage plus 11 (2d10) necrotic damage.

Entangling Rope

Strength Saving Throw: DC 16, one creature the monster can see within 120 feet. Failure: 14 (4d6) force damage, and the target has the Restrained condition until the rope is destroyed, the monster uses a Bonus Action to release the target, or the monster uses Entangling Rope again.

Parry (Reaction)

Trigger: The monster is hit by a melee attack roll while holding a weapon. Response: The monster adds 4 to its AC against that attack, possibly causing it to miss.

Reference Text

A winged devil with a stern expression, clad in dark armor, wielding a longsword and a coiled rope.