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Chain Devil

Chain Devil 5e reference with CR 8, type, stat block details, token resources, terrain tools, fear hooks, and monster hunt generation.

CR 8FiendStat Block + PDFHunt Ready
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Overview

A gaunt devil wrapped in animated chains that slither like serpents. Its pale, scarred skin is studded with iron hooks, and its eyes glow with malevolent light; it can fling its barbed chains at foes.

Quick 5e Answer

Chain Devil CR, type, stat block, and table tools

Chain Devil is a CR 8 fiend for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 16, HP 85 (10d8 + 40), a ready stat block, a downloadable PDF, and connected encounter tools.

CR8
TypeFiend
Stat BlockOfficial SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block
PDF SheetAvailable
AC16
HP85 (10d8 + 40)

Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block

Chain Devil

Medium, Fiend (Devil), Lawful Evil

Official SRD5e-2024srd-5.2.1-v1PDF Ready
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This stat block uses official SRD 5.2.1 content under CC-BY-4.0 attribution.

Armor Class16
Hit Points85 (10d8 + 40)
Challenge8 β€’ 3,900 XP
Proficiency+3
Speed
Walk 30 ft.
Initiative
+2
Saving Throws
Cha +5, Con +7, Wis +4
Skills
β€”
Damage Resistances
Cold; Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing from nonmagical attacks that are not silvered
Damage Immunities
Fire, Poison
Condition Immunities
Poisoned
Senses
Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 11
Passive Perception
11
Languages
Infernal; telepathy 120 ft.
STR18+4
DEX15+2
CON18+4
INT11+0
WIS12+1
CHA14+2

Traits

Diabolical Restoration

If the devil dies outside the Nine Hells, it reforms in the Nine Hells.

Magic Resistance

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

Actions

Multiattack

The devil makes two Chain attacks.

Chain

Melee Attack Roll: +8, reach 10 ft. Hit: Slashing damage, and the target may have the Grappled condition.

Animate Chains

Nearby chains animate and attack under the devil control.

Reactions

Unnerving Mask

The devil shows an illusion of a dead loved one or hated enemy, frightening the attacker.

Legal Attribution

This work includes material from the System Reference Document 5.2.1 (β€œSRD 5.2.1”) by Wizards of the Coast LLC, available at https://www.dndbeyond.com/srd. The SRD 5.2.1 is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, available at https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode.

This stat block includes SRD 5.2.1 material licensed under CC-BY-4.0. Include the required SRD 5.2.1 attribution in generated PDFs.

License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International

Generate Terrain

Extraplanar

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning β€’ Planar Instability β€’ Warped Paths β€’ Arcane Storm Lines β€’ Planar Anchor
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Dungeon

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning β€’ Subterranean Draft β€’ Tight Corridors β€’ Cracked Tiles β€’ Iron Portcullis
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Chain Devil Token, Portrait, Chatbot, Terrain, Fear Hooks, Hunt Generator, and D&D 5e Resources

Chain Devil 5e reference: CR 8 fiend, AC 16, HP 85 (10d8 + 40), PDF sheet, token, portrait, terrain, fear hooks, and hunt tools for Extraplanar, Dungeon. This page is part of the complete Monster Almanac stat block library. It includes a official srd 5.2.1 stat block with a downloadable PDF sheet, plus connected prep tools. Use this Monster Almanac page to move from search result to table prep: read the quick 5e reference, open the stat block, download the PDF when available, generate a token or portrait prompt, build matching terrain, create a monster-bound fear hook, and turn Chain Devil into a focused hunt.

Using Chain Devil in play

Chain Devil can be used in Extraplanar, Dungeon when you want a CR 8 fiend that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.

Chain Devil works well as a supporting threat, recurring danger, or encounter-building piece inside a larger scene.

The attached official srd 5.2.1 stat block gives you a table-ready rules reference, and the PDF button keeps the sheet easy to print or save before the session.

This makes Chain Devil useful not only as a monster reference, but also as a scene-shaping piece for travel danger, dungeon pressure, wilderness discovery, or a stronger narrative threat.

Why this monster is useful

  • Fits naturally into Extraplanar, Dungeon.
  • Works as a CR 8 option for encounter building and pacing.
  • Connects directly with a stat block, downloadable PDF, portrait, token, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and hunt resources.
  • Helps game masters move from reference to actual tabletop use more quickly.

Quick ideas for scene building

  • Use Chain Devil as a wandering threat tied to the local environment.
  • Pair the monster with terrain from the environments shown above.
  • Add an NPC witness, hunter, scholar, survivor, or fearful character to frame the danger.
  • Open the chatbot resource to give the creature more roleplay or lore flavor.
  • Use the hunt generator to turn this monster into a focused adventure hook.

Chain Devil 5e quick FAQ

What CR is Chain Devil in D&D 5e?

Chain Devil is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 8 fiend.

What type of monster is Chain Devil?

Chain Devil is listed as a fiend.

Does Chain Devil have a 5e stat block?

Yes. This page includes a official srd 5.2.1 stat block and a downloadable PDF sheet.

Can I generate a token or hunt for Chain Devil?

Yes. This page links to Chain Devil token, portrait, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and monster hunt tools for fast D&D prep.