Geryon is locked in an endless struggle with Levistus for control of Stygia. The two have fought for centuries, each displacing the other innumerable times. Currently, Levistus claims lordship over Stygia, but he has been trapped in an enormous block of ice at the command of Asmodeus. In response, Geryon is marshaling his followers, hoping to use this opportunity to replace his hated rival.
Among the archdevils, Geryon is known for his martial prowess. He is a ferocious hunter and a relentless tracker. He often joins his troops in battle; he loves to feel flesh and steel sundered beneath his claws and to taste his foes’ blood. Yet Geryon’s ferocity has also limited his ability to collect souls and forge an effective hierarchy. Sages who study the Nine Hells believe the battle for control of Stygia is a test staged by Asmodeus in hopes of purging the worst impulses from both Geryon and Levistus-or discovering a competent replacement for both.
Huge Fiend (Devil), Lawful Evil
Armor Class: 19 (natural armor)
Hit Points: 300 (24d12 + 144)
Speed: 30 ft., fly 50 ft.
- STR – 29 (+9)
DEX – 17 (+3)
CON – 22 (+6)
INT – 19 (+4)
WIS – 16 (+3)
CHA – 23 (+6)
Saving Throws: Dex+ 10, Con + 13, Wis + 10, Cha + 13
Skills: Deception +13, Intimidation +13, Perception +10
Damage Resistances: bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks that aren’t silvered
Damage Immunities: cold, fire, poison
Condition Immunities: charmed, exhaustion, frightened, poisoned
Senses: truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 20
Languages: all, telepathy 120 ft.
Challenge: 22 (41,000 XP)
Proficiency Bonus: +7
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Geryon fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. Geryon has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Regeneration. Geryon regains 20 hit points at the start of his turn. If he takes radiant damage, this trait doesn’t function at the start of his next turn. Geryon dies only if he starts his turn with 0 hit points and doesn’t regenerate.
ACTIONS
Multiattack. Geryon makes one Claw attack and one Stinger attack.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +16 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 23 (4d6 + 9) cold damage. If the target is Large or smaller, it is grappled (DC 24), and it is restrained until the grapple ends. Geryon can grapple one creature at a time. If the target is already grappled by Geryon, the target takes an extra 27 (6d8) cold damage.
Stinger. Melee Weapon Attack:+ 16 to hit, reach 20 ft., one creature. Hit: 14 (2d4 + 9) force damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 21 Constitution saving throw or take 13 (2d12) poison damage and become poisoned until it finishes a short or long rest. The target’s hit pointmaximum is reduced by an amount equal to half the poison damage taken. This reduction lasts until the poisoned condition is removed. The target dies if its hit point maximum is reduced to 0.
Spellcasting. Geryon casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 21):
At will: alter self (can become Medium when changing his appearance), detect magic, ice storm, invisibility (self only), locate object, suggestion, wall of ice
1/day: banishment
Teleport. Geryon teleports, along with any equipment he is wearing and carrying, up to 120 feet to an unoccupied space he can see.
LEGENDARY ACTIONS
Geryon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. Geryon regains spent legendary actions at the start of his turn.
Infernal Glare. Geryon targets one creature he can see within 60 feet of him. The target must succeed on a DC 23 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened of Geryon until the end of its next turn.
Teleport. Geryon uses Teleport.
Swift Sting (Costs 2 Actions). Geryon makes one Stinger attack.