Deva
Medium Celestial, lawful good
5,900 XP
Special Abilities
Angelic Weapons
The deva's weapon attacks are magical. When the deva hits with any weapon, the weapon deals an extra 4d8 radiant damage (included in the attack).
Innate Spellcasting
The deva's spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 17). The deva can innately cast the following spells, requiring only verbal components:
At will: detect evil and good
1/day each: commune, raise dead
Magic Resistance
The deva has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Actions
Multiattack
The deva makes two melee attacks.
Mace
Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage plus 18 (4d8) radiant damage.
Healing Touch (3/Day)
The deva touches another creature. The target magically regains 20 (4d8 + 2) hit points and is freed from any curse, disease, poison, blindness, or deafness.
Change Shape
The deva magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating equal to or less than its own, or back into its true form. It reverts to its true form if it dies. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying is absorbed or borne by the new form (the deva's choice).
In a new form, the deva retains its game statistics and ability to speak, but its AC, movement modes, Strength, Dexterity, and special senses are replaced by those of the new form, and it gains any statistics and capabilities (except class features, legendary actions, and lair actions) that the new form has but that it lacks.
Quick Reference
Running This Encounter
A Deva is a powerful celestial servant of good deities, typically appearing as a humanoid with four arms and wings. Use it as a challenging solo opponent or as reinforcement for a divine quest. The Deva should use its high AC and HP to absorb damage while dealing consistent threat. Consider giving it allies or environmental hazards to increase difficulty.
Combat Tactics
The Deva prioritizes using its Multiattack with multiple mace strikes and relies on its high AC to weather incoming damage. It should reposition using its flight to maintain distance while attacking, and use Change Shape to gather intelligence or escape if overwhelmed.
Environment & Setting
Place the Deva in celestial locations such as mountaintop temples, heavenly planes, divine sanctums, or locations under divine protection. The environment should reflect its good nature and connection to the heavens.