Monster
Marilith
Official reference · XMM · 2024
- Creature type
- Fiend
- Size
- Large
- Armor class
- 16
- Hit points
- 220 (21d10 + 105)
- Speed
- Walk 40 ft., Climb 40 ft.
- Challenge rating
- 16
- Alignment
- Chaotic Evil
- Strength
- 18
- Dexterity
- 20
- Constitution
- 20
- Intelligence
- 18
- Wisdom
- 16
- Charisma
- 20
- Passive Perception
- 18
- Initiative
- +10
- Saving Throws
- str: +9; con: +10; wis: +8; cha: +10
- Skills
- perception: +8
- Senses
- Truesight 120 ft.
- Languages
- Abyssal; telepathy 120 ft.
- Resistances
- cold, fire, lightning
- Immunities
- poison
- Condition Immunities
- poisoned
Traits
Demonic Restoration
If the marilith 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.
The marilith has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Reactive
The marilith can take one Reaction on every turn of combat.
Actions
Multiattack
The marilith makes six Pact Blade attacks and uses Constrict.
Pact Blade
Melee Attack: +10, reach 5 ft. Hit: 10 (1d10 + 5) Slashing damage plus 7 (2d6) Necrotic damage.
Constrict
Strength Saving Throw: DC 17, one Medium or smaller creature the marilith can see within 5 feet. Failure: 15 (2d10 + 4) Bludgeoning damage. The target has the Grappled condition (escape DC 14), and it has the Restrained condition until the grapple ends.
Bonus actions
Teleport (Recharge 5–6)
The marilith teleports up to 120 feet to an unoccupied space it can see.
Reactions
Trigger: The marilith is hit by a melee attack roll while holding a weapon. Response: The marilith adds 5 to its AC against that attack, possibly causing it to miss.