Fiends are a type of creature that are from the Lower Planes. They are creatures born of pure evil.
“Evil, wicked creatures from the Lower Planes that labour under the leadership of lawful archdevils or chaotic demon princes.„
Characteristics[edit]
Fiends come in a variety of forms and sizes. Some are intelligent, while others are not. They are so long-lived they have an unknown expected lifespan, and as such they don't grow old.
Most fiend creatures are resistant or immune to 
Fire damage, due to coming from the Nine Hells.
Types of fiends[edit]
Cambion[edit]
“Scarlet-eyed and bitter-tempered, cambion are the bastard children of devils and mortals, a fusion of two Planes in one body.„
Cambion are half-humanoid half-fiend hybrids.
Cambions in Baldur's Gate 3[edit]
Demon[edit]
“The embodiment of chaos and evil, demons know no compassion, empathy, or mercy and exist only to destroy.„
Demons are a chaotic race of fiend that embody wickedness and cruelty.
Demons in Baldur's Gate 3[edit]
- Shovel (although labeled in-game as a Fiend)
Devil[edit]
“Both lawful and evil to the bone, devils live to scheme and exploit the rules they follow, be it to climb the hierarchy of the Nine Hells or to lay claim to the souls of the mortals they make contracts with.„
Devils are highly lawful fiends that believe in order. They differ greatly from demons, who believe only in chaos.
Devils in Baldur's Gate 3[edit]
Gnoll Flind[edit]
“Feral, hyena-like humanoids that slaughter indiscriminately in an attempt to quell the insatiable hunger of their demonic creator, Yeenoghu.„
Flinds are related to Gnolls, but are particularly strong and vicious and part-fiend themselves
Flinds in Baldur's Gate 3[edit]
Hellsboar[edit]
“Grafted with infernal iron and burning with hellfire, these porcine brutes are filled with a distinct brand of malice.„
Hellsboar are fiends that look like large boars, with large boney skulls.
Hellsboars in Baldur's Gate 3[edit]
Imp[edit]
“Cackling peddlers of infernal mischief, imps bind themselves to the service of more powerful devils who furnish them with commands.„
Imps are a small, manipulative fiends that serve their masters as foot soldiers or servants.
Imps in Baldur's Gate 3[edit]
Merregon[edit]
“In life, these faceless legionnaires of the Nine Hells were soldiers who served evil without reservation.„
Merregon are the foot soldiers of the armies of most devils in the Nine Hells and live to serve their masters. They wear masks and can't speak, though they can form a sort of hive-mind when grouped together.
Merregons in Baldur's Gate 3[edit]
Succubus / Incubus[edit]
“Native to the Lower Planes, succubi beckon those they seduce with soft fingers, concealing their claws beneath.„
“Sensual and depraved, these dark-winged fiends from the Nine Hells derive pleasure from enticing and devouring lonely souls.„
Succubus/Incubus are crafty demons whose purpose is to seduce and tempt mortals in order to take their souls.
Succubi / Incubi in Baldur's Gate 3[edit]
Other[edit]
- Yurgir (an Orthon, but not mentioned in the examine window)
Related items[edit]
Hammer of the Just - additional 1d6
Bludgeoning damage against fiends
Holy Water - deals 3d6
Radiant damage against fiends
The Blood of Lathander - blinds nearby fiends
The Undead Bane - deals additional damage and applies 
to fiends
Voss' Silver Sword - +1d4 bonus to attack rolls and damage against fiends
Related spells and abilities[edit]
- nearby fiend deal Charisma modifier additional damage with weapon attacks
- grants advantage on attack rolls against fiends
- deals an additional 1d6Radiant to fiends
- deals an additional 1d4Radiant per turn to fiends
- if successful, takes control of enemy fiend
- fiends have disadvantage against the target
- turns fiends, causing them to flee
- turns fiends, causing them to flee
- allied fiends become resistant to Bludgeoning, 
Slashing, and 
Piercing damage.