# [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