statblock: true
name: Shadow Demon
source:
  - Monster Manual
  - Curse of Strahd
  - Princes of the Apocalypse
  - Storm King's Thunder
  - Tomb of Annihilation
  - "Waterdeep: Dragon Heist"
  - "Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage"
type: fiend
subtype: demon
size: Medium
alignment: chaotic evil
hp: 66
hit_dice: 12d8 + 12
ac: 13
speed: 30 ft., fly 30 ft.
stats:
  - 1
  - 17
  - 12
  - 14
  - 13
  - 14
damage_immunities: cold, lightning, poison
damage_resistances: acid, fire, necrotic, thunder, bludgeoning, piercing, slashing from nonmagical attacks
damage_vulnerabilities: radiant
condition_immunities: exhaustion, grappled, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, prone, restrained
saves:
  - dexterity: "5"
  - charisma: "4"
skillsaves:
  - stealth: "7"
senses: darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 11
languages: Abyssal, telepathy 120 ft.
cr: "4"
traits:
  - name: Incorporeal Movement
    desc: The demon can move through other creatures and objects as if they were difficult terrain. It takes 5 (1d10) force damage if it ends its turn inside an object.
  - name: Light Sensitivity
    desc: While in bright light, the demon has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
  - name: Shadow Stealth
    desc: While in dim light or darkness, the demon can take the Hide action as a bonus action.
actions:
  - name: Claws
    desc: Melee Weapon Attack +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. 10 (2d6 + 3) psychic damage or, if the demon had advantage on the attack roll, 17 (4d6 + 3) psychic damage.Copy