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=== Combat === 

Pazuzu is one of the smallest of all demon lords, measuring at only seven feet in height. But he also possesses one of the highest levels of demonic energy; when condensed into such a small form, the result is tremendous speed and power.

Pazuzu uses his Dexterity score instead of his Strength score for attack and damage rolls. In flight, he may wield four light weapons instead of two by gripping two in his taloned feet; whether using two weapons or four, he sustains no penalties to attack rolls for fighting with multiple weapons.

'''{{Anchor|Absolute Anarchy}} ([[Ex]]):''' Pazuzu lives a totally unrestricted life. Not only does he permanently possess all the benefits of a ''[[SRD:Freedom of Movement|freedom of movement]]'' spell, but is also immune to any effect that would be removed by a ''[[SRD:Freedom|freedom]]'' effect. He can also automatically break through any barrier or fortification, including abjuration effects such as the almighty ''[[SRD:Forcecage|forcecage]]'', regardless of hardness or caster level. Pazuzu is also immune to any effect with the [[SRD:Lawful Effect|Lawful]] descriptor.

'''{{Anchor|Avian Aura}} ([[Ex]]):''' Despite technically being an obyrith, Pazuzu has evolved beyond his peers and is regarded as a missing link in the evolutionary process between obyrith and tanar’ri. As a result, he has no form of madness ability. He does, however, possess an aura that forces evil creatures with natural fly speeds and Challenge Ratings less than 20 that attempt to attack him to make a [[SRD:Saving Throw#Will|Will]] save (DC 33) or halt in their tracks, refusing to attack (although it may take non-offensive actions or offensive actions towards someone other than Pazuzu normally). Such a creature that spends more than one round in Pazuzu’s presence must make another Will save (using the same DC) or be permanently ''[[SRD:Charm Monster|charmed]]'' by him. If they succeed, they are immune to the effect for 1 hour. This save DC is Charisma-based.

'''{{Anchor|Alter Reality}} ([[Sp]]):''' Pazuzu has the ability to advance his portfolio. This is considered identical to the ''[[SRD:Wish|wish]]'' spell, but may only be used to produce effects appropriate to Pazuzu's portfolio or goals. Pazuzu may only use this ability once per minute.

'''{{Anchor|Breath Weapon}} ([[Ex]]):''' Pazuzu has a breath weapon useable as a swift action: a 70-ft. cone of Fine-sized birds that first deal 23d6 points of damage to all within the cone and forces all caught within to make a Fortitude save (DC 36) or be knocked [[SRD:Prone|prone]] and permanently [[SRD:Blinded|blinded]] from having their eyes gouged by the birds. The birds then consolidate into a 20x20 ft. swarm that may appear anywhere within the area of the original cone, acts independently on Pazuzu's turn, and deals the same effects to any creature caught. Pazuzu may use the breath weapon at will, but may only have one such swarm at a time. This save DC is Con-based. 

'''{{Anchor|Divebomb}} ([[Ex]]):''' Pazuzu may add an additional 1d6 damage per 10 feet he has moved (horizontally or vertically) in that round to all melee attacks in the same round. 

'''{{Anchor|Godlike}}:''' Although Pazuzu is not a true deity, he has many of the powers of such. He can grant spells to clerics, and gives access to the [[Air, Liber Demonica (3.5e Cleric Domain)|Air]], [[Anarchy (3.5e Cleric Domain)|Anarchy]],  [[SRD:Chaos Domain|Chaos]], [[Corrupt (3.5e Cleric Domain)|Corrupt]], and [[SRD:Evil Domain|Evil]] domains. His favoured weapon is the kukri and his portfolio is anarchy, betrayal, freedom and the corruption of all that is pure.

Additionally, Pazuzu is immune to any attack that changes his form, mind-affecting effects, ability damage, ability drain, energy drain and any ability that would cause him to die or be instantly destroyed, unless such an effect comes from a creature that has a caster level or character level (or CR, for monsters) over 20.

Lastly, Pazuzu can burn off some of his essence to stop magic dead in its tracks. As a free action that can be used outside of his turn, Pazuzu can lose 46 hit points to counter any spell, supernatural ability or spell-like ability in Medium range, as if by [[SRD:Greater Dispel Magic|''greater dispel magic'']] (although it can counter supernatural and spell-like abilities as if they were spells). This ignores temporary hit points, and can be used any number of times. For any ability with an ongoing or permanent duration, this merely suppresses it for 6 rounds.

'''{{Anchor|Lord of the Abyss}} ([[Su]]):''' Pazuzu is one of the oldest demons in existence, and his power is capable of matching all but the strongest of his peers. He receives a +8 enhancement bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls, a +8 resistance bonus to all saves and a +6 deflection bonus to AC. Pazuzu also has maximum hit points per hit die. 

Additionally, the Abyss itself protects Pazuzu from any attempt to scry on him. Anyone that uses a divination effect on Pazuzu or the area within 1 mile of him must make a DC 34 Will save or become dazed for 1 round, and ending the effect automatically. Additionally, if the save is failed and Pazuzu wishes it, he can use an immediate action to transport himself over to the location of the user of the divination effect, even if it is on a different plane. 

Lastly, Pazuzu's very presence is a blight on the surrounding area. He radiates a ''[[SRD:Desecrate|desecrate]]'' spell effect to a radius of twenty miles, and the innermost mile of this is subject to an ''[[SRD:Unhallow|unhallow]]'' effect instead, both at caster level 23rd.

'''{{Anchor|Mesmerizing Voice}} ([[Su]]):''' Pazuzu automatically speaks as though under the effect of a ''[[SRD:Tongues|tongues]]'' spell, allowing him to be understood by any creature that has a language. Anyone who hears the voice of Pazuzu is subtly enthralled by it, and must make a Will save (DC 34) or be under the effect of a ''[[SRD:Suggestion|suggestion]]''. A successful save against this renders a creature immune to its effects for an hour. This ability has no effect against a creature that is threatened with direct violent actions by Pazuzu or his apparent allies. The DC is Charisma-based.

'''{{Anchor|Ravage Form}} ([[Sp]]):''' As a full-round action, Pazuzu may bestow his ravage on a creature eligible to gain a level. That creature gains its first level in the [[Ravaged By Pazuzu (3.5e Racial Paragon Class)|Ravaged by Pazuzu]] racial paragon class. If Pazuzu attempts to ravage an unwilling creature, it receives a DC 34 Will save to resist (Cha-based).

'''{{Anchor|Spell-Like Abilities}}:''' At will - [[SRD:Air Walk|''air walk'']] (can be used as a swift action), [[SRD:Animate Objects|animate objects]], [[Ashe's Spell Seizure (3.5e Spell)|''Ashe's spell seizure'']] (can be used as a swift action), [[SRD:Bestow Curse|''Bestow curse'']] (can be used as a swift action), [[SRD:Blasphemy|Blasphemy]], [[SRD:Chain Lightning|''Chain lightning'']] (can be used as a swift action), ''[[SRD:Chaos Hammer|chaos hammer]]'' (can be used as a swift action), [[SRD:Cloak of Chaos |cloak of chaos]], [[SRD:Confusion|''confusion'']] (can be used as a swift action), [[SRD:Control Winds|''Control winds'']], ''[[SRD:Create Undead|create undead]]''<SUP>M</SUP>, ''[[SRD:Desecrate|desecrate]]''<SUP>M</SUP> (can be used as a swift action), [[SRD:Dispel Good|Dispel Good]], [[SRD:Dispel Law|dispel law]] [[SRD:Elemental Swarm|''elemental swarm'' (cast as an air spell only)]], [[Elush's Elemental Extraction (3.5e Spell)|''Elush's elemental extraction'']], [[Elush's Epiphyseal Erosion (3.5e Spell)|''Elush's epiphyseal erosion'']], [[Elush's Explosive Exsanguination (3.5e Spell)|''Elush's explosive exsanguination'']], [[Elush's Eye-Blasting Explosion (3.5e Spell)|''Elush's eye-blasting explosion'']] (can be used as a swift action), [[Erzebet's Skull Bomb (3.5e Spell)|''Erzebet's skull bomb'']] (can be used as a swift action), [[Flaying Wind (3.5e Spell)|''Flaying wind'']], [[SRD:Greater Dispel Magic|''greater dispel magic'']] (can be used as a free action 3/round), [[SRD:Lesser Confusion|''Lesser confusion'']] (can be used as a swift action), [[SRD:Limited Wish|''limited wish'']], [[SRD:Magic Circle against Good|Magic Circle against Good]] (can be used as a swift action), [[SRD:Magic Circle against Law|magic circle against law]] (can be used as a swift action),[[SRD:Obscuring Mist|''Obscuring mist'']] (can be used as a swift action), [[SRD:Protection from Good|protection from good]] (can be used as a swift action), [[SRD:Protection from Law|protection from law]] (can be used as a swift action), [[Rapture of Rupture (3.5e Spell)|''rapture of rupture'']] (can be used as a swift action), [[SRD:Reverse Gravity|''reverse gravity'']], [[SRD:Shatter|Shatter]] (can be used as a swift action), [[SRD:Spell Turning|''spell turning'']], [[Stasis Energy Field (3.5e Spell)|''stasis energy field'']], [[SRD:Symbol of Insanity|''symbol of insanity'']], [[Torn From Within (3.5e Spell)|''torn from within'']], [[Turn To The Abyss (3.5e Spell)|''turn to the abyss'']], [[SRD:Unholy Aura |unholy aura]]<SUP>F</SUP>, [[SRD:Unholy Blight|unholy blight]] (can be used as a swift action), [[SRD:Whirlwind|''whirlwind'']], [[SRD:Word of Chaos|word of chaos]], 2/day - [[SRD:Gate|''gate'' (once to an air-dominant plane only)]], [[SRD:Summon Monster IX|summon monster IX]] (once as a chaos spell and once as an evil spell), 1/day - [[Apocalypse From The Sky (3.5e Spell)|''apocalypse from the sky'']], [[SRD:Astral Projection|''astral projection'']]. Caster level 23rd. Save DCs are Charisma-based (34 by default)
 
'''{{Anchor|Swiftness}} ([[Ex]]):''' Pazuzu is unimaginably fast, able to run (or increase speed in flight) to six times his normal speed, charge three times his normal speed and never provoke attacks of opportunity from movement. Pazuzu may also move up to his base speed as an immediate action.

Pazuzu always attempts Reflex saves as though he had a result of 20 before modifiers; this does not qualify as him having rolled a natural 20 on the save. He also has all the benefits of improved evasion (taking no damage on a successful Reflex save and only half damage on a failed save) and is permanently [[SRD:Haste|hasted]]. In addition, he cannot be flanked, surprised, or caught flat-footed. 

'''{{Anchor|True Sight}} ([[Ex]]):''' Pazuzu sees naturally as though under the effect of a ''[[SRD:True Seeing|true seeing]]'' spell.

'''{{Anchor|Tempter of Fate}} ([[Ex]]):''' A mortal that speaks Pazuzu’s name three times automatically establishes a link between itself  and the Prince of Anarchy, creating a ''[[SRD:Telepathic Bond|telepathic bond]]'' between them for as long as both the caller and Pazuzu will it. While in communication with this creature, Pazuzu instantly gains the benefits of ''[[SRD:Detect Thoughts|detect thoughts]]'' and ''[[SRD:Discern Lies|discern lies]]'' against it and may immediately discern its alignment. In this fashion, he determines his level of interest in the subject.

If he then wishes, Pazuzu may create an illusory duplicate of himself at the caller's location (regardless of distance or plane) through which he may cast spells (including any ''wish effects'' from the [[#Alter Reality|alter reality]] ability.

'''{{Anchor|Wingshield}} ([[Ex]]):''' Pazuzu can use his four wings to block an a single attack or effect as if he had total [[SRD:Cover|cover]]. This ability is usable at will as an [[SRD:Immediate Actions|immediate action]].
Alignment	Always chaotic evil +
Author	ThunderGod Cid +
Challenge Rating	23 +
Environment	A chaotic evil-aligned plane +
Identifier	3.5e Monster +
Level Adjustment	— +
Rating	Undiscussed +
Size	Medium +
Subtype	Chaotic +, Extraplanar +, Evil + and Obyrith +
Title	Pazuzu +
Type	Outsider +