CR 6 – Fiend – The Influencer Fiend

Tier 2 play

**Monster Name:** The Influencer Fiend

**Size, Type, Alignment:** Medium, Fiend, Chaotic Neutral

**Core Stats:** Armor Class (AC) 15, Hit Points (HP) 85 (10d8 + 40), Speed 30 ft.

**Ability Scores:**

Strength 12 (+1),

Dexterity 16 (+3),

Constitution 18 (+4),

Intelligence 14 (+2),

Wisdom 10 (+0),

Charisma 20 (+5)

**Proficiencies:** Saving Throws: Charisma +8, Constitution +7; Skills: Deception +8, Persuasion +8, Insight +4

Damage Resistances: Psychic; Damage Immunities: Fire; Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened

**Senses:** Darkvision 60 ft., Truesight 30 ft., Passive Perception 12

**Languages:** Infernal, Common

**Challenge Rating (CR):** 6

**Special Abilities:**

– **Viral Charm:** The Influencer Fiend can cast *Charm Person* at will, targeting up to three creatures within 30 feet. Affected creatures must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed for 1 hour.

– **Social Media Surge:** Once per day, the Influencer Fiend can unleash a wave of charisma, forcing all creatures within a 30-foot radius to make a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened for 1 minute. Creatures can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of their turns.

**Actions:**

– **Multiattack:** The Influencer Fiend makes two attacks: one with its Fiendish Influence and one with its Social Sabotage.

– **Fiendish Influence:** Melee Spell Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d10 + 3) psychic damage and the target must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed until the end of its next turn.

– **Social Sabotage:** Ranged Spell Attack: +8 to hit, range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (4d8) fire damage and the target has disadvantage on its next attack roll.

**Recharge Ability:**

– **Influencer's Blast (Recharge 5-6):** The Influencer Fiend releases a burst of chaotic energy in a 20-foot radius. Each creature in that area must make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw, taking 27 (6d8) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

**Description:** The Influencer Fiend is a charismatic creature that thrives on attention and admiration. Clad in vibrant, ever-changing attire, it uses its charm and wit to manipulate others, often leading them into traps or dangerous situations. Originating from a realm where social status equates to power, it employs tactics that exploit the weaknesses of its foes, often using charm and fear to control the battlefield. With a demeanor that oscillates between playful and sinister, the Influencer Fiend is both a captivating and dangerous opponent.