Deva

Celestial · Medium

A deva is an angel sent by the gods to mortal lands as a messenger or guardian, often hidden in a humble shape. It helps the good and opposes evil, and a party that meets one has usually drawn heaven's attention.

Danger

A threat to the unwary

How it is met

Alone, by day

Challenge

10

SRD 5.2.1 stat blocks

Deva

Pathfinder Second Edition

Tabellia (level 14, Monster Core)

Hear it

• Angel (Appearance) (On Patreon, Guardian tier)
• Celestial Death 1 (On Patreon, Guardian tier)

Where it is met

Also: Celestial, Temple

Stat blocks (D&D 5e)

Deva

Medium Celestial (Angel), Lawful Good

AC 17 · Initiative +4 (14)

HP 229 (27d8 + 108)

Speed 30 ft., Fly 90 ft. (hover)

Skills Insight +9, Perception +9

Resistances Radiant

Immunities Charmed, Exhaustion, Frightened

Senses Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 19

Languages All; telepathy 120 ft.

CR 10 (XP 5,900; PB +4)

Traits

Exalted Restoration. If the deva dies outside Mount Celestia, its body disappears, and it gains a new body instantly, reviving with all its Hit Points somewhere in Mount Celestia.

Magic Resistance. The deva has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Actions

Multiattack. The deva makes two Holy Mace attacks.

Holy Mace. Melee Attack Roll: +8, reach 5 ft. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) Bludgeoning damage plus 18 (4d8) Radiant damage.

Spellcasting. The deva casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17):
At Will: Detect Evil and Good, Shapechange (Beast or Humanoid form only, no Temporary Hit Points gained from the spell, and no Concentration or Temporary Hit Points required to maintain the spell)
1/Day Each: Commune, Raise Dead

Bonus Actions

Divine Aid (2/Day). The deva casts Cure Wounds, Lesser Restoration, or Remove Curse, using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.

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