Smiler the Defiler

(Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus)

Medium fey (elf), Chaotic Evil

Armor Class18 (+2 leather armor)
Hit Points165 (22d8 + 66)
Speed30 ft.
STRDEXCONINTWISCHA
14 (+2) 20 (+5) 16 (+3) 18 (+4) 11 (+0) 18 (+4)
Saving Throws—
SkillsDeception +7, Persuasion +7
Damage Vulnerabilities—
Damage Resistancesbludgeoning, piercing, slashing from nonmagical attacks
Damage Immunities—
Condition Immunities—
Sensesdarkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
LanguagesCommon, Elvish, Sylvan
Challenge7

Traits

Fey Step (Recharge 4-6).

As a bonus action, Smiler can teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space that he can see or to the empty seat of his infernal war machine.

Magic Resistance.

Smiler has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Equipment.

Smiler wears +2 leather armor. He carries seven soul coins in a bag and a +1 shortsword

Actions

Multiattack.

Smiler makes two weapon attacks. He can cast a spell in place of one of these attacks.

+1 Shortsword.

Melee Attack Roll: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d6 + 6) piercing damage.

Innate Spellcasting

Smiler's innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 15). He can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:

At will: charm person, Tasha's hideous laughter

3 each/day: confusion, enthrall, suggestion

1 each/day: hallucinatory terrain, Otto's irresistible dance