Brimstone Fiend

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Brimstone Fiend 1
HP	77-123
HD	18
XP	3321
Speed	10
AC	15
EV	6
Will	Immune
Attack1	25 (hit: plain)
Attack2	15 (hit: plain)
Attack3	15 (hit: plain)
Resistances	damnation, rPois+, rN+++, rTorm, rRot, rDrown
Vulnerabilities	Cold, Water, Holy, Holy wrath
Habitat	Land
Intelligence	High
Uses	Open doors
Holiness	Demonic
Size	Large
Type	Brimstone Fiend, Brimstone Fiend
Flags	Evil Flying Glows See invisible

A huge and powerful demon wreathed in hellfire, with great scaly wings. One of the most fearsome denizens of any of the Hells.

Brimstone fiends are truly brutal demons, even among other greater demons. Like all fiends, they are capable of tormenting victims, and their powerful Hellfire attacks make them a threat even to prepared adventurers. They are immune to most fire attacks, but are vulnerable to cold. Brimstone fiends can be found in Gehenna and Pandemonium, and may be summoned by liches, demon lords, and other powerful casters.

Spells

Spell set
Slot1	Hellfire (3d20)	Demonic flag
Slot2	Symbol of Torment	Demonic flag

Tips & Tricks

• All fiends are very dangerous; their combination of torment and high-powered attacks can lead to a very quick death. The Brimstone fiend is one of the more dangerous members of this family, especially at range. Use cold spells, or a freezing- or holy wrath-branded weapon (the latter is more effective), to take it out as quickly as possible.
• If you lack ranged abilities, lure it around a corner into melee rather than risking several turns of torment and hellfire. Its melee attacks hurt a lot less than its spells.
• If you are undead or in lichform, the Brimstone fiend will forego torment and just cast Hellfire. Hellfire never misses and ignores AC, making it very deadly, especially for low-HP characters such as deep elves, felids, or casters who haven't built up their Fighting skill.
• You can summon your own Brimstone fiends with the Summon Greater Demon spell. Its loyalty is not guaranteed, however.

History

Prior to 0.10, "Brimstone fiends" were named "Fiends."