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{{5e Deity
|name=Geryon
|sorttext=
|refs=<ref name="mtof">{{Cite Pub|Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes|pages=172-173}} Licensed: &copy; Wizards of the Coast {{fairuc}}.</ref> <ref name="motm">{{Cite Pub|Monsters of the Multiverse|pages=135-136}} Licensed: &copy; Wizards of the Coast {{fairuc}}.</ref>
|title=
|type=Archdevil
|gender=Male
|of= <!-- Forests, Waves, etc. -->
|align=Lawful Evil
|domain=
|plane={{5ed|Nine Hells}} ({{5ed|Stygia}})
|symbol=
|pantheon=Diabolic
|worshipers=Cultists
}}

'''Unofficial Summary:''' Geryon appears as a huge snake with the torso, arms, and head of a {{srd5lc|Humanoid}}, and expansive bat-like wings. The tail of the snake ends in a scorpion-like stinger. He is in a constant power struggle with {{5ed|Levistus}} over control of {{5ed|Stygia}}. Gyron is know for for his martial prowess, ferocity, and tracking.

==Stat Block==
{{5e Monster
|name=Geryon
|sorttext=
|refs=<ref name="mtof" /> <ref name="motm" />
|monsterref= 
|size=Huge 
|type=Fiend 
|swarm= 
|subtype=Devil, Archdevil 
|align=Lawful Evil 
|ac=19 
|acfluff=natural armor 
|hp=300 
|hd=
|speed=30 ft., {{srd5lc|Fly}} 50 ft.

|saves={{5eDex}}, {{5eCon}}, {{5eWis}}, {{5eCha}}
|skills={{SRD5|Deception}}, {{SRD5|Intimidation}}, {{SRD5|Perception}}
|damagevulnerabilities= 
|damageresistances={{bps|np}} that aren't {{srd5lc|Silvered}}
|damageimmunity={{srd5lc|Cold}}, {{srd5lc|Fire}}, {{srd5lc|Poison}}
|conditionimmunity={{srd5lc|Charmed}}, {{srd5lc|Exhaustion}}, {{srd5lc|Frightened}}, {{srd5lc|Poisoned}}
|senses={{srd5lc|Truesight}} 120 ft.
|perception=20 <!--Passive-->
|languages=all, {{srd5lc|Telepathy}} 120 ft.
|habitat=
|plane=Nine Hells
|cr=22 <!--Challenge Rating-->
|xp= <!--blank unless less than CR 0-->
|pointer=true
|individual=true
|summary=Powerful {{srd5lc|Archdevil}} 

|feature1=Legendary Resistance
|flimit1=3/Day
|fdesc1={{SRD5trait}} If Geryon fails a {{srd5lc|Saving Throw}}, he can choose to succeed instead.

|feature2=Magic Resistance
|flimit2=
|fdesc2={{SRD5trait}} Geryon has {{srd5lc|Advantage}} on saving throws against {{srd5lc|Spell}}s and other magical effects

|feature3=Regeneration
|flimit3=
|fdesc3={{SRD5trait}} Geryon regains 20 {{srd5lc|Hit Point}}s at the start of his turn. If he takes {{srd5lc|Radiant}} damage, this trait doesn’t function at the start of his next turn. Geryon dies only if he starts his turn with 0 hit points and doesn’t regenerate.

|action1=Multiattack
|alimit1=
|adesc1=

|action2=Claw
|alimit2=
|adesc2=''{{SRD5|Melee Weapon Attack}}''

|action3=Sound the Horn
|alimit3=Variant, 1/Day
|adesc3= 

|action4=Stinger
|alimit4=
|adesc4=''Melee Weapon Attack:''

|action5=Spellcasting
|alimit5={{SRD5|Charisma}}
|adesc5=<ref name="var.sc">Variation (spellcasting) - {{pub|MToF}} has spellcasting as a feature with a slightly different list of spells.</ref> 

|action6=Teleport
|alimit6=
|adesc6=

|baction1=
|blimit1=
|bdesc1=
|reaction1=
|rlimit1=
|rdesc1=

|legend1=Infernal Glare
|lgdlimit1=
|lgddesc1=

|legend2=Teleport
|lgdlimit2=
|lgddesc2=

|legend3=Swift Sting
|lgdlimit3=Costs 2 Actions
|lgddesc3=

|haslair= <!--blank, true is has lair-->
}}

{{5e Lair
|monster=Geryon
|refs=<ref name="mtof" /> <ref name="motm" />
|type=Archdevil
|lairdesc=Geryon has recently reclaimed his ancient fortress, {{5ed|Coldsteel}}. The challenge rating of Geryon is 23 (50,000 XP)[[Category:CR 23 Monsters]] when he’s encountered in his lair.
|lairaction1='''Banish.''' 
|lairaction2='''Chill Blast.''' 
|lairaction3='''Hateful Restraints.'''
|lairaction4=
|lairaction5=
|regiondesc=Near his lair: 
|regional1='''Chilling Wind.''' 
|regional2='''Enervating Screams.''' 
|regional3='''Hellish Doorways.'''
|regional4=
|regional5=
|ondeath=If Geryon dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10 days.
}}

==Cultists of Geryon==
Cultists gain several traits:
* '''Crushing Blow''' 
* '''Indomitable Strength''' 
* '''Crushing Blow (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest).''' 
* '''Indomitable Strength (Recharge 5-6).'''

==Sources and Notes==
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