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[h3|52441ccc-3092-4ae3-896c-62356907a8ec]Vordrathan, Abbot of the 4th CR 20 [roll:1d20][/h3]
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[p]LE Large Outsider (human)[/p]
[p][b]Init[/b] [roll:1d20+12|+12]; [b]Senses[/b] darkvision 60 ft., see in darkness, [roll:1d20+29|Listen +29], and [roll:1d20+29|Spot +29] 
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[br][b]Languages[/b] [b]Language[/b] Telepathy 100 ft.[/p]
[p][b]Aura[/b] Fear DC 19[/p]
[p][b]AC[/b] 42 (-1 size, +9 armor, +3 Dex, +23 natural, +4 deflection [i]unholy aura[/i]), touch 17, flat-footed 32[/p]
[hr][p][b]hp[/b] 225 (18 HD), [b]Regeneration [/b]5[/p]
[p][b]Immune[/b] fire, poison[/p]
[p][b]Resist[/b] acid 10, cold 10; [b]SR [/b]32[/p]
[p][b]Fort[/b] [roll:1d20+25|+25] [b]Ref[/b] [roll:1d20+25|+25] [b]Will[/b] [roll:1d20+27|+27][/p]
[p][b]Speed [/b]40 ft., fly 60ft. (average)[/p]
[hr][p][b]Melee[/b] Large Maul [roll:1d20+35|+35] /[roll:1d20+30|+30]/[roll:1d20+25|+25]/[roll:1d20+20|+20] ([roll:2d10+24]/x3) and[/p]
[p][b]Melee[/b] 2 wings [roll:1d20+28|+28] ([roll:2d6+6]) and[/p]
[p][b]Melee [/b]Bite [roll:1d20+28|+28] ([roll:4d6+6] and [roll:1d6|1d6 Con DC 21] and [i]Disease DC 14[/i] ) and [/p]
[p][b]Melee [/b]Tail [roll:1d20+28|+28] ([roll:2d8+6] plus [roll:1d20+35|Improved grab] and [roll:2d4+10|Constrict 2d4+10]) or [/p]
[p][b]Melee [/b]Spellblade dagger [roll:1d20+31|+31]/[roll:1d20+26|+26]/[roll:1d20+21|+21]/[roll:1d20+16|+16] ([roll:1d6+14])[/p]
[p][b]Base Atk[/b] +18, Grp [roll:1d20+35|+35][/p]
[p][b]Attack Options [/b]Constrict, Improved Grab[/p]
[p][b]Special Actions[/b] [/p]
[p][b]Spell-like Abilities[/b] 17th level sorcerer, DC 13 + spell level[/p]
[p][small][i]1/day - meteor swarm (DC 27)[/i][/small][/p]
[p][small][i]At will—[/i][/small][url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/spells/blasphemy.htm]blasphemy[/url][small][i] (DC 25), [/i][/small][url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/spells/createUndead.htm]create undead[/url][small][i], [/i][/small][url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/spells/fireball.htm]fireball[/url][small][i] (DC 21), [/i][/small][url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/spells/dispelMagicGreater.htm]greater dispel magic[/url][small][i], [/i][/small][url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/spells/teleportGreater.htm]greater teleport[/url][small][i] (self plus 50 pounds of objects only), [/i][/small][url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/spells/invisibility.htm]invisibility[/url][small][i], [/i][/small][url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/spells/magicCircleAgainstGood.htm]magic circle against good[/url][small][i], [/i][/small][url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/spells/holdMonsterMass.htm]mass hold monster[/url][small][i] (DC 27), [/i][/small][url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/spells/persistentImage.htm]persistent image[/url][small][i] (DC 23), [/i][/small][url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/spells/powerWordStun.htm]power word stun[/url][small][i], [/i][/small][url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/spells/unholyAura.htm]unholy aura[/url][small][i] (DC 26)[/i][/small][/p]
[hr][p][b]Abilities[/b] Str 37, Dex 27, Con 27, Int 26, Wis 26, Cha 26[/p]
[p][b]Feats[/b] [url:https://www.realmshelps.net/charbuild/feat/Cleave]Cleave[/url]; [url:https://www.realmshelps.net/charbuild/feat/Great_Cleave]Great Cleave[/url]; [url:https://www.realmshelps.net/charbuild/feat/Improved_Initiative]Improved Initiative[/url]; [url:https://www.realmshelps.net/charbuild/feat/Iron_Will]Iron Will[/url]; [url:https://www.realmshelps.net/charbuild/feat/Multiattack]Multiattack[/url]; [url:https://www.realmshelps.net/charbuild/feat/Power_Attack]Power Attack[/url]; [url:https://www.realmshelps.net/charbuild/feat/Quicken_Spell-like_Ability]Quicken Spell-Like Ability[/url] (fireball)[/p]
[p][b]Skills[/b] Balance +10, Bluff +29, Climb +34, Concentration +29, Diplomacy +10, Disguise +29 (+31 acting), Hide +25, Intimidate +31, Jump +40, Knowledge (arcana) +29, Knowledge (nature) +10, Knowledge (religion) +29, Knowledge (the Planes) +29, Listen +29, Move Silently +29, Search +29, Spellcraft +31, Spot +29, Survival +8 (+10 on other planes, and Tumble +31[/p]
[p][b]Equipment[/b] +5 Large Maul, [i][b]Spellblade Dagger, Dread Carapace[/b][/i], [i][b]Mantle of the Unholy Champion
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[h4|f198ac3f-79fd-4710-b0d8-70f2e2fe7656]Constrict ([url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/specialAbilities.htm#extraordinaryAbilities]Ex[/url])[/h4]
[p]A pit fiend deals 2d8+26 points of damage with a successful [url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/combat/specialAttacks.htm#grappleChecks]grapple check[/url].[/p]
[h4|8fd4e071-6fb7-4cad-a853-0711f8778eef]Disease ([url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/specialAbilities.htm#supernaturalAbilities]Su[/url])[/h4]
[p]A creature struck by a pit fiend’s bite attack must succeed on a DC 27 [url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/combat/combatStatistics.htm#fortitude]Fortitude save[/url] or be infected with a vile [url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/specialAbilities.htm#disease]disease[/url] known as [url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/specialAbilities.htm#devilChills]devil chills[/url] (incubation period 1d4 days, damage 1d4 Str). The save DC is Constitution-based.[/p]
[h4|a5bc7718-a146-48b5-a31c-c5836715927c][url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/specialAbilities.htm#fearAura]Fear Aura[/url] ([url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/specialAbilities.htm#supernaturalAbilities]Su[/url])[/h4]
[p]A pit fiend can radiate a 20-foot-radius [url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/specialAbilities.htm#fearAura]fear aura[/url] as a [url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/combat/actionsInCombat.htm#freeActions]free action[/url]. A creature in the area must succeed on a DC 27 [url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/combat/combatStatistics.htm#will]Will save[/url] or be affected as though by a [url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/spells/fear.htm]fear[/url] spell (caster level 18th). A creature that successfully saves cannot be affected again by the same pit fiend’s aura for 24 hours. Other devils are immune to the aura. The save DC is Charisma-based.[/p]
[h4|f785246c-02d2-467b-9d2c-80a948a0f60c][url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/specialAbilities.htm#improvedGrab]Improved Grab[/url] ([url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/specialAbilities.htm#extraordinaryAbilities]Ex[/url])[/h4]
[p]To use this ability, a pit fiend must hit with its tail slap attack. It can then attempt to start a [url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/combat/specialAttacks.htm#grapple]grapple[/url] as a [url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/combat/actionsInCombat.htm#freeActions]free action[/url] without provoking an [url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/combat/attacksOfOpportunity.htm]attack of opportunity[/url].[/p]
[p]If it wins the [url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/combat/specialAttacks.htm#grappleChecks]grapple check[/url], it establishes a hold and can [url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/specialAbilities.htm#constrict]constrict[/url].[/p]
[h4|75fa6180-d58f-423f-b86a-636c131fe4b2][url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/specialAbilities.htm#poison]Poison[/url] ([url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/specialAbilities.htm#extraordinaryAbilities]Ex[/url])[/h4]
[p]Injury, Fortitude DC 27, initial damage 1d6 Con, secondary damage death. The save DC is Constitution-based.[/p]
[h4|49ec1c5d-e78f-4036-8baf-61cba23831d2][url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/specialAbilities.htm#spellLikeAbilities]Spell-Like Abilities[/url][/h4]
[p]At will—[url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/spells/blasphemy.htm]blasphemy[/url] (DC 25), [url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/spells/createUndead.htm]create undead[/url], [url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/spells/fireball.htm]fireball[/url] (DC 21), [url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/spells/dispelMagicGreater.htm]greater dispel magic[/url], [url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/spells/teleportGreater.htm]greater teleport[/url] (self plus 50 pounds of objects only), [url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/spells/invisibility.htm]invisibility[/url], [url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/spells/magicCircleAgainstGood.htm]magic circle against good[/url], [url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/spells/holdMonsterMass.htm]mass hold monster[/url] (DC 27), [url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/spells/persistentImage.htm]persistent image[/url] (DC 23), [url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/spells/powerWordStun.htm]power word stun[/url], [url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/spells/unholyAura.htm]unholy aura[/url] (DC 26); 1/day—[url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/spells/meteorSwarm.htm]meteor swarm[/url] (DC 27). Caster level 18th. The save DCs are Charisma-based.[/p]
[p]Once per year a pit fiend can use [url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/spells/wish.htm]wish[/url] as the spell (caster level 20th).[/p]
[h4|1acae448-041e-40d0-8070-8c4756092cbf][url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/specialAbilities.htm#summon]Summon[/url] Devil ([url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/specialAbilities.htm#spellLikeAbilities]Sp[/url])[/h4]
[p]Twice per day a pit fiend can automatically [url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/specialAbilities.htm#summon]summon[/url] 2 [url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/monsters/devil.htm#lemure]lemures[/url], [url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/monsters/devil.htm#boneDevilOsyluth]bone devils[/url], or [url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/monsters/devil.htm#beardedDevilBarbazu]bearded devils[/url], or 1 [url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/monsters/devil.htm#erinyes]erinyes[/url], [url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/monsters/devil.htm#hornedDevilCornugon]horned devil[/url], or [url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/monsters/devil.htm#iceDevilGelugon]ice devil[/url]. This ability is the equivalent of an 8th-level spell.[/p]
[h4|1b5d7754-7748-4cca-8a4f-535844190906][url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/specialAbilities.htm#regeneration]Regeneration[/url] ([url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/specialAbilities.htm#extraordinaryAbilities]Ex[/url])[/h4]
[p]A pit fiend takes normal damage from good-aligned [url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/specialMaterials.htm#silverAlchemical]silvered[/url] weapons, and from spells or effects with the good descriptor.[/p]
[h2|be0eb3d0-1064-4267-b7fd-d6a02b032840]Tactics Round-By-Round[/h2]
[p]A pit fiend typically opens combat by using its [url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/specialAbilities.htm#spellLikeAbilities]spell-like abilities[/url], attempting to neutralize dangerous opponents before entering melee.[/p]
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- Prior to combat: [url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/spells/unholyAura.htm]Unholy aura[/url]; activate [url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/specialAbilities.htm#fearAura]fear aura[/url], [url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/specialAbilities.htm#summon]summon[/url] devil.- Round 1: Quickened [url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/spells/fireball.htm]fireball[/url] and [url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/spells/holdMonsterMass.htm]mass hold monster[/url] if facing three or more visible, active opponents; otherwise [url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/spells/powerWordStun.htm]power word stun[/url] against unarmored opponent (preferably a spellcaster).- Round 2: [url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/spells/meteorSwarm.htm]Meteor swarm[/url] against as many foes as possible, approach worst-injured enemy.- Round 3: [url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/combat/actionsInCombat.htm#fullAttack]Full attack[/url] against injured enemy.- Round 4: Continue melee against injured enemy, or [url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/spells/powerWordStun.htm]power word stun[/url] against annoying spellcaster.- Round 5: Repeat from round 1, or [url:https://www.d20srd.org/srd/spells/teleportGreater.htm]greater teleport[/url] to safety if endangered.[/ul]
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Vordrathan, Abbot of the 4th