# Angel of Decay >[!rimg]+ > ![[Placeholder2.png]] *A repulsive, extremely tall, humanlike creature with long, rotting wings and peeling flesh, this monstrosity continually sheds rivulets of filth and decay, creating a pool of rot in which it stands.* <div class="grid-container"><div class="MON">Angel of Decay</div> <div class="CR">CR 15 (51,200 XP)</div> <div class="SOU">Libris Mortis pg. 83</div> <div class="SYS">Dungeons & Dragons 3.5</div></div> CE Large Undead **Init** +6 **Senses** darkvision 60 ft.; **Perception** +25 **Aura** rotting (15 ft., DC 22) #### defense **AC** 28, 15 touch, 26 flat-footed (+4 deflection, +2 Dex, +13 natural, -1 size) **hp** 174 (17d8+97) **Fort** +15, **Refl** +13, **Will** +21 **Feint** 35, **Demoralize** 32 **DR** 10/adamantine and magic; **SR** 26 **Immune** undead traits #### offense **Speed** 30 ft., fly 50 ft. (poor) **Melee** 2 claws +24 (1d6+13), 2 wings +26 (1d6+6) **Space** 10 ft., **Reach** 10 ft. **Special Attacks** rotting touch #### statistics **Str** 37, **Dex** 14, **Con** —, **Int** 20, **Wis** 20, **Cha** 18 **BAB** +12, **CMB** +22, **CMD** 38, **TA** +24, **RTA** +13 **Feats** [[Cleave]], [[Combat Reflexes]], [[Great Fortitude]], [[Improved Initiative]], [[Improved Toughness]], [[Iron Will]], [[Lightning Reflexes]], [[Power Attack]], [[Toughness]] **Skills** Diplomacy +21, Fly +16, Knowledge (arcana) +25, Knowledge (religion) +25, Perception +25, Sense Motive +25, Spellcraft +25, Stealth +20, Survival +22 **Languages** Abyssal, Common **SQ** unholy grace #### special abilities ### Rotting Aura (Su) Rivulets of vile corruption stream from an angel of decay's body, constantly regenerating and renewing a pool of odoriferous rot all around the creature. Any corporeal creature that starts their turn in the area takes 5d6 points of damage (DC 24 Reflex for half) as its flesh begins to succumb to decay. Creatures in the area must also succeed on a subsequent DC 24 Will saving throw or be nauseated for 1 round. In each round that a creature takes damage from an angel of decay's rotting aura, the angel of decay heals 5 points of damage per victim. ### Rotting Touch (Su) An angel of decay that hits a single foe with more than one attacks in a round rots its opponent's flesh. This effect automatically deals an extra 1d6+6 points of damage and heals the angel of decay of 5 points of damage. ### Unholy Grace (Su) An angel of decay adds its Charisma modifier as a bonus on all its saving throws and as a deflection bonus to its Armor Class. #### tactics An angel of decay prefers to wade into combat, using its aura of decay to restore any damage. An angel of decay normally attacks using its Power Attack feat. #### ecology **Terrain** Any land and underground **Organization** Solitary **Treasure** Standard **Advancement** 27–36 HD (Large); 37–63 HD (Huge) A mockery of a true angel, an angel of decay may appear similar to an angelic outsider only by happenstance, not design. It is an undead creature that is powered by decay. When a healthy creature softens, crumbles, and liquefies in death, an indefinable essence wafts away like putrid steam off stagnant beach sand. This decomposing flesh radiates an essential energy in its dissipation, and an angel of decay can extract the power resident therein. An angel of decay stands about 9 feet tall and weighs between 500 and 700 pounds.