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Exiled from the Nine Hells, Moloch would do anything Now, Moloch has been rendered nearly powerless
to reclaim his position. Long ago, Moloch earned his after his last failure. He endlessly schemes of ways to
place among the other archdevils through the glory he return to his former status, but every time he enters the
won driving demons out of the Nine Hells. Asmodeus Nine Hells, he is demoted to an imp and can’t regain his
rewarded him by elevating Moloch to the rulership
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of Malbolge. istence, sometimes scheming in Malbolge or other lay-
For eons, Moloch ruled his domain, vying against the ers of the Hells and at other times wandering the planes
other archdevils as he sought still greater power. This searching for magical might or secrets that might help
animosity worked in Asmodeus’s favor, since Asmodeus him win back his title.
knew that Moloch’s scheming helped keep the other Rumors suggest that he can often be found in Sigil,
archdevils in check. The arrangement began to unravel, where he bargains with yugoloths to build yet another
however, when Moloch took the night hag named Mal- army with which he might invade Malbolge and wrest
agard for his advisor. Her words were poison, and grad- the throne from Glasya. Bereft as he is, he has little to
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ually she convinced Moloch to direct his efforts to topple offer in exchange, so he might bargain with mortals to
Asmodeus. Although the conspiracy nearly succeeded, gain their aid in acquiring coin, jewels, and other riches
it was thwarted. Moloch was stripped of his station and in return for knowledge about the Nine Hells and the
sentenced to death—and only the timely use of a planar other planes.
portal allowed him to escape. Most of Moloch’s cultists have switched allegiance
Moloch wasted no time in preparing for his return. to one of the other archdevils, but idols constructed to
He amassed an army of devils and monsters and left honor him still stand in deep dungeons, their jeweled
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them to make final preparations for invading the Nine eyes and the remnants of power they hold drawing mon-
Hells, while he ventured to a distant Material Plane in strous worshipers and unwise adventurers into places
the hope of finding an artifact that would ensure his
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Moloch Actions
Large fiend (devil), lawful evil Multiattack. Moloch makes three attacks: one with his bite,
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one with his claw, and one with his whip.
Armor Class 19 (natural armor)
Hit Points 253 (22d10 + 132) Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +15 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Speed 30 ft. Hit: 26 (4d8 + 8) piercing damage.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +15 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target.
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26 (+8) 19 (+4) 22 (+6) 21 (+5) 18 (+4) 23 (+6) Hit: 17 (2d8 + 8) slashing damage.
Many-Tailed Whip. Melee Weapon Attack: +15 to hit, reach 30
Saving Throws Dex +11, Con +13, Wis +11, Cha +13 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d4 + 8) slashing damage plus 11 (2d10)
Skills Deception +13, Intimidation +13, Perception +11 lightning damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on
Damage Resistances cold; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing
a DC 24 Strength saving throw or be pulled up to 30 feet in a
from nonmagical attacks that aren’t silvered
straight line toward Moloch.
Damage Immunities fire, poison
Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened, Breath of Despair (Recharge 5–6). Moloch exhales in a 30-foot
poisoned cube. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 21
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 21 Wisdom saving throw or take 27 (5d10) psychic damage, drop
Languages all, telepathy 120 ft. whatever it is holding, and become frightened for 1 minute.
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Challenge 21 (33,000 XP) While frightened in this way, a creature must take the Dash ac-
tion and move away from Moloch by the safest available route
Innate Spellcasting. Moloch’s innate spellcasting ability is on each of its turns, unless there is nowhere to move, in which
Charisma (spell save DC 21). He can innately cast the following case it needn’t take the Dash action. If the creature ends its
spells, requiring no material components: turn in a location where it doesn’t have line of sight to Moloch,
At will: alter self (can become Medium when changing his ap- the creature can repeat the saving throw. On a success, the
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1/day each: flame strike, symbol (stunning only)
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pearance), animate dead, burning hands (as a 7th-level spell),
confusion, detect magic, fly, geas, major image, stinking cloud,
effect ends.
Teleport. Moloch magically teleports, along with any
equipment he is wearing and carrying, up to 120 feet to an
unoccupied space he can see.
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Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Moloch fails a saving throw,
he can choose to succeed instead. Legendary Actions
Magic Resistance. Moloch has advantage on saving throws Moloch can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the op-
against spells and other magical effects. tions below. Only one legendary action option can be used at
a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. Moloch
Magic Weapons. Moloch’s weapon attacks are magical. regains spent legendary actions at the start of his turn.
Regeneration. Moloch regains 20 hit points at the start of his Stinking Cloud. Moloch casts stinking cloud.
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turn. If he takes radiant damage, this trait doesn’t function at Teleport. Moloch uses his Teleport action.
the start of his next turn. Moloch dies only if he starts his turn Whip. Moloch makes one attack with his whip.
with 0 hit points and doesn’t regenerate.
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