They were often sent by demon lords into places even other demons hesitated to go, for they were capable of surviving in even the most inhospitable environs of the Abyss. Although there are several exceptions, they usually have a basic humanoid form.ĭungeons & Dragons version 3.5: Monster Manual V (2007)Ĭunning, millipede-like demons that emitted poisonous mist.Īdvanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd Edition: Monstrous Compendium Planescape Appendix II (1995)Īlkiliths were disgusting masses of phosphorescent green ooze, essentially pollution and corruption made hatefully alive. The tanar'ri are essentially 'classic' demons reflections of cruelty, evil and sin. The tanar'ri eventually revolted against the obyriths, killing most of them, and taking over as the dominant race of demons in the Abyss.

The tanar'ri are a race of numerous demons originally created by the obyriths as slaves. Another approach is to categorise demons according to their sub-races (Obyriths, Tanar'ri, or Loumara), but again not all demons fit neatly into one of these boxes. Minor demons and demon lords tend not to be classified by Type, however. One such way is by Type, with Type I (or Type 1) demons being the weakest and Type VI (or Type 6) being the strongest.

2.8 Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition (2014–present)ĭemons are categorised in several different ways.

2.4 Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd edition (1989–1999).

2.2 Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 1st Edition (1977–1988).

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