# [Marilith](3-Mechanics\CLI\bestiary\fiend/marilith-xmm.md)
*Source: Monster Manual (2024) p. 204*
## Marilith
*Demon of Cruelty and Viciousness*
- **Habitat.** Planar (Abyss)
- **Treasure.** Armaments
Mariliths are six-armed, serpentlike demons that wield lethal, Abyss-forged blades. With these cursed weapons and experience from countless battles, they lead other demons to slaughter virtuous souls. They often command droves of weaker demons.
```statblock
"name": "Marilith (XMM)"
"size": "Large"
"type": "fiend"
"subtype": "demon"
"alignment": "Chaotic Evil"
"ac": !!int "16"
"hp": !!int "220"
"hit_dice": "21d10 + 105"
"stats":
- !!int "18"
- !!int "20"
- !!int "20"
- !!int "18"
- !!int "16"
- !!int "20"
"speed": "40 ft., climb 40 ft."
"saves":
"Charisma": !!int "10"
"Wisdom": !!int "8"
"Strength": !!int "9"
"Constitution": !!int "10"
"skillsaves":
"Perception": !!int "8"
"damage_resistances": "cold, fire, lightning"
"damage_immunities": "poison"
"condition_immunities": "[poisoned](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/conditions.md#Poisoned)"
"senses": "truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 18"
"languages": "Abyssal; telepathy 120 ft."
"cr": "16"
"traits":
- "desc": "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](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/variant-rules/hit-points-xphb.md)\
\ somewhere in the Abyss."
"name": "Demonic Restoration"
- "desc": "The marilith has [Advantage](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/variant-rules/advantage-xphb.md)\
\ on saving throws against spells and other magical effects."
"name": "Magic Resistance"
- "desc": "The marilith can take one [Reaction](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/variant-rules/reaction-xphb.md)\
\ on every turn of combat."
"name": "Reactive"
"actions":
- "desc": "The marilith makes six Pact Blade attacks and uses Constrict."
"name": "Multiattack"
- "desc": "Melee Attack Roll: +10, reach 5 ft. Hit: 10 (1d10 + 5) Slashing\
\ damage plus 7 (2d6) Necrotic damage."
"name": "Pact Blade"
- "desc": "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](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/conditions.md#Grappled) condition (escape\
\ DC 14), and it has the [Restrained](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/conditions.md#Restrained)\
\ condition until the grapple ends."
"name": "Constrict"
"bonus_actions":
- "desc": "The marilith teleports up to 120 feet to an unoccupied space it can see."
"name": "Teleport (Recharge 5-6)"
"reactions":
- "desc": "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."
"name": "Parry"
"source":
- "XMM"
"image": "3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/fiend/token/marilith-xmm.webp"
```
^statblock
## Environment
planar, abyss