Akyishigal, Demon Lord of Cockroaches
Large Fiend (Demon) · Chaotic Evil · CR 12
- Fiend (Demon)
- Large
- Tier 3
- Evil
Akyishigal, Demon Lord of Cockroaches at CR 12 is logged as a large fiend (demon); alignment chaotic evil. Habitat: any. Sourced from Tome of Beasts 1.
Stat Block
- Challenge Rating
- 12
- Type
- Fiend (Demon)
- Size
- Large
- Alignment
- Chaotic Evil
- Speed
- 40, burrow 20, climb 40, fly 40
- Habitats
- Any
- Sources
- Tome of Beasts 1
Ecology
Akyishigal, Demon Lord of Cockroaches is a creature of the Lower Planes, present in the mortal world via summoning, banishment-failure, or a planar breach. It is most often found in any regions. It is large-sized, which shapes how it hunts, hides, or fights. As a legendary creature, it is rare in the world and likely the only specimen of its kind in the local region.
Behaviour
Akyishigal, Demon Lord of Cockroaches is cruel and patient, willing to take centuries to repay an insult. Its Chaotic Evil alignment shapes how it engages with the world — predictable in tendency, even when unpredictable in detail. It is intelligent enough to plan, scheme, or remember. Spellcasting expands its repertoire well beyond what its physical stat block alone suggests.
Origin
Akyishigal, Demon Lord of Cockroaches is introduced in Kobold Press's Tome of Beasts 1 (2016). Fiends originate in the Lower Planes — the Nine Hells, the Abyss, or further hells beyond — bound to whatever cosmic hierarchy that plane enforces. Within a campaign, its existence anchors a region with the kind of weight only an old, named species carries.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Akyishigal, Demon Lord of Cockroaches
- What is the challenge rating of Akyishigal, Demon Lord of Cockroaches?
- Listed CR for Akyishigal, Demon Lord of Cockroaches: 12. Match it to a party that works against tier-3 parties.
- What type of creature is Akyishigal, Demon Lord of Cockroaches?
- Akyishigal, Demon Lord of Cockroaches is classified as a fiend (demon) in D&D 5e, large size, chaotic evil alignment.
- Where does Akyishigal, Demon Lord of Cockroaches live?
- Akyishigal, Demon Lord of Cockroaches is tagged for any habitat, leaving placement to the DM's needs.