Sun demon

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sun demon 3
HP	38-71
HD	10
XP	807
Speed	12
AC	10
EV	12
MR	80
Attack1	30 (hit: fire: 10-19)
Type of Meat	None
Resistances	rF+++, rElec, rPois+, rN+++, rTorm, rRot, rDrown
Vulnerabilities	Cold, Water, Holy, Holy wrath
Habitat	Land
Intelligence	Normal
Uses	Open doors
Holiness	Demonic
Size	Medium
Type	sun demon, sun demon
Flags	Glows Levitate See invisible

A demonic figure shining with the heat and fury of a fallen star. “Behold him setting in his western skies, The shadows lengthening as the vapours rise.” -John Dryden, “Absalom and Achitophel”, I, 268. 1681.

Useful Info

Sun demons are fire-themed tier-3 demons. They are fast, boast several resistances, and have powerful fiery melee attacks, making them a threat to characters who encounter them without the right preparations. They can be found in the Abyss, Pandemonium, and the Hells, and guarding their entrances.

Some monsters will summon them through the Summon Demon spell.

Tips & Tricks

• They deal an additional 10-19 fire damage per hit in melee, bypassing AC. Use fire resistance if it's available.
• Their have mediocre HP and EV, so a common wand of cold can easily vanquish them.