Fear Aura
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Pit Fiend
Pit Fiend 5e reference with CR 20, type, stat block details, token resources, terrain tools, fear hooks, and monster hunt generation.
CR 20FiendLegendaryStat Block + PDFHunt Ready
Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat BlockDownload PDF
Overview
A greater devil over 12 feet tall with crimson scales, massive bat‑like wings, and a barbed tail. Its jaws drip venom, its horns are thick and curved, and its muscular arms end in clawed hands; it wears spiked armor.
Quick 5e Answer
Pit Fiend CR, type, stat block, and table tools
Pit Fiend is a CR 20 fiend for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 19, HP 300 (24d10 + 168), a ready stat block, a downloadable PDF, and connected encounter tools.
CR20
TypeFiend
Stat BlockOfficial SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block
PDF SheetAvailable
AC19
HP300 (24d10 + 168)
Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block
Pit Fiend
Large, Fiend (Devil), Lawful Evil
Official SRD5e-2024srd-5.2.1-v1PDF Ready
This stat block uses official SRD 5.2.1 content under CC-BY-4.0 attribution.
Armor Class19
Hit Points300 (24d10 + 168)
Challenge20 • 25,000 XP
Proficiency+6
- Speed
- Fly 60 ft., Walk 30 ft.
- Initiative
- +2
- Saving Throws
- Con +13, Dex +8, Wis +10
- Skills
- —
- Damage Resistances
- Cold; Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing from nonmagical attacks that are not silvered
- Damage Immunities
- Fire, Poison
- Condition Immunities
- Poisoned
- Senses
- Truesight 120 ft.; Passive Perception 14
- Passive Perception
- 14
- Languages
- Infernal; telepathy 120 ft.
STR26+8
DEX14+2
CON24+7
INT22+6
WIS18+4
CHA24+7
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.
Magic Weapons
The devil weapon attacks are magical.
Actions
Multiattack
The pit fiend makes four attacks: Bite, Claw, Mace, and Tail.
Bite
Melee Attack Roll: +14, reach 5 ft. Hit: Piercing plus Poison damage.
Claw
Melee Attack Roll: +14, reach 10 ft. Hit: Slashing damage.
Mace
Melee Attack Roll: +14, reach 10 ft. Hit: Bludgeoning plus Fire damage.
Tail
Melee Attack Roll: +14, reach 10 ft. Hit: Bludgeoning damage.
Pit Fiend Token, Portrait, Chatbot, Terrain, Fear Hooks, Hunt Generator, and D&D 5e Resources
Pit Fiend 5e reference: CR 20 fiend, AC 19, HP 300 (24d10 + 168), PDF sheet, token, portrait, terrain, fear hooks, and hunt tools for Extraplanar. 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 Pit Fiend into a focused hunt.
Using Pit Fiend in play
Pit Fiend can be used in Extraplanar when you want a CR 20 fiend that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.
Pit Fiend is especially strong as a centerpiece threat, boss fight, regional terror, or memorable capstone encounter.
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 Pit Fiend 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.
- Works as a CR 20 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 Pit Fiend 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.
Pit Fiend 5e quick FAQ
What CR is Pit Fiend in D&D 5e?
Pit Fiend is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 20 fiend.
What type of monster is Pit Fiend?
Pit Fiend is listed as a fiend.
Does Pit Fiend 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 Pit Fiend?
Yes. This page links to Pit Fiend token, portrait, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and monster hunt tools for fast D&D prep.
Continue building the scene
After choosing Pit Fiend, the next step is usually to connect the monster with a place, an encounter shape, a supporting cast, or a character who fears it. Use the tools below to keep building without leaving the Monster Almanac workflow.