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Bearded Devil

Medium Fiend (Devil) · · CR 3

  • Fiend (Devil)
  • Medium
  • Tier 1

Bearded Devil lists at CR 3 as a medium fiend (devil) (lawful evil). Sourced from Monster Manual (5e 2014) and Monster Manual (5.5e 2024).

Stat Block

Challenge Rating
3
Type
Fiend (Devil)
Size
Medium
Alignment
Speed
Habitats
Sources
Monster Manual (5e 2014), Monster Manual (5.5e 2024)

Ecology

Bearded devils are the shock troops of the Nine Hells, deployed in vast numbers across the infernal battlefields against demons, slaadi, and rebellious souls. Their barbed glaives carry infernal venoms that prevent the healing of wounds, ensuring eternal warfare on the front lines. They breed via promotion: lemures suffer enough to harden into bearded devils, gaining intelligence and form. They are organized into legions under devilish captains, with rigid discipline.

Behaviour

Bearded devils are disciplined, fearless, and absolutely loyal to their commanders. They follow orders without question, even orders to die. Their beards writhe like serpents when agitated, hissing in infernal tongues. They communicate via telepathy with other devils, allowing perfect coordination across battlefields. They take pride in their barbed glaives and spend off-duty time honing them. They despise demons and chaos, considering disorder an obscenity. They view mortals as resources, not equals.

Origin

Bearded devils ascend from lemures, the lowest infernal caste, after centuries of suffering and indoctrination. Their barbed glaives are forged in Avernal foundries from condemned souls. They are summoned by mortal cultists via specific runes and binding circles, often as guardians or soldiers. In some accounts, they were created by Asmodeus during the war against the demon hordes, formed from the screams of fallen angels. They dream of promotion, but most never advance.

CR 3 monstersAll Fiend (Devil)s

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bearded Devil

What is the challenge rating of Bearded Devil?
Bearded Devil is rated CR 3. The rating works against tier-1 parties.
What type of creature is Bearded Devil?
By creature type, Bearded Devil is a fiend (devil), medium size.
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