The Balrog of Moria
Where to find
Encounter pools
| Area | Encounter | Encounter ResRef |
|---|---|---|
| Moria: The Balrog of Moria | moriabyss | moriabyss |
Abilities
| Str | 100 | Dex | 40 | Con | 50 | Int | 30 | Wis | 30 | Cha | 30 |
|---|
Classes
| Class | Level |
|---|---|
| Weapon Master | 40 |
| Barbarian | 30 |
| Outsider | 30 |
Combat
| HP | 10,002 | AC | 65 (10 base + +15 Dex + +36 natural (NaturalAC) + +4 dodge (haste)) | BAB | +20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort | +20 | Ref | +15 | Will | +10 |
Saves shown = stored bonus + ability mod + item bonuses (Saving Throw Bonus: Specific); class-table progression and feat bonuses (Great Fortitude, etc.) are applied at runtime.
Retaliation. When struck, this creature has a ~20% chance to unleash 5d100 + 100 Negative damage to everything nearby (area of effect). (OnDamaged: on_dmgd_massharm)
Abilities & combat properties
| Skill Bonuses | Listen +50, Spot +50 |
|---|---|
| Damage Resistance | Acid 20/-, Cold 5/-, Electrical 35/-, Fire 50/-, Magical 5/-, Negative 25/-, Sonic 20/- |
| Damage Reduction | soak 50, bypass +5 |
| Damage Immunity | Acid (20%), Bludgeoning (50%), Negative (20%), Piercing (20%), Slashing (25%) |
| Misc Immunity | Critical Hits (racial, gear), Death Magic (racial, gear), Fear (racial, gear), Knockdown (racial, gear), Level/Ability Drain (racial, gear), Mind-Affecting Spells (racial, gear), Paralysis (racial, gear), Poison (racial, gear) |
| Immunity: Spells | Bigby's Clenched Fist, Bigby's Crushing Hand, Bigby's Forceful Hand, Bigby's Grasping Hand, Cloud of Bewilderment, Dominate Monster, Dominate Person, Flesh to Stone, Harm, Implosion, Petrification (Breath, Gaze, Touch) |
| Regeneration | +10 HP/round |
| Misc Abilities | Haste (+4 dodge AC, factored into main AC), Freedom of Movement, True Seeing |
Dodge AC and save bonuses are factored into the main combat stats above. Dodge AC stacks (cap +20); haste adds +4 more (separate). All other same-type bonuses do not stack — only the highest is shown. Regeneration stacks without limit. Immunities marked (racial) are granted by the creature's racial type by the engine, not by its equipment.
Weapons
| Slot | Item | Base | Type | Attack schedule | Damage | Crit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creature weapon (R) | Balrog's Battle Claw | Creature Slash Piercing Weapon | Melee | +86/+81/+76/+71 | — | 20/x2 |
| Creature weapon (L) | Balrog's Battle Claw | Creature Slash Piercing Weapon | Melee | +86/+81/+76/+71 | — | 20/x2 |
Spells
Special abilities
| Spell/ability | Caster level | Uses |
|---|---|---|
| Epic Spell: Epic Warding | 0 | 1/day |
| Pulse, Ability Drain Constitution | 0 | 2/day |
| Pulse, Death | 0 | 2/day |
Equipment
| Slot | Item | Lootable |
|---|---|---|
| Arms | Divine/Positive Vulnerability | No |
| Left ring | Boss Ring UNDROPABLE | No |
| Right ring | Boss Immune Crit Ring | No |
| Creature weapon (R) | Balrog's Battle Claw | No |
| Creature weapon (L) | Balrog's Battle Claw | No |
| Creature hide | Balrog Skin | No |
Inventory (20)
| Item | Item Type | Lootable | Pickpocketable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shield of The Fleet Elf | Large Shields | Yes | No |
| Zack's Book | Books | Yes | No |
| Book of the Cora | Books | Yes | No |
| Staff of the Orc Shaman | Magic Staff | Yes | No |
| Gem of Power | Gems | Yes | No |
| Orc Seeker | Throwing Axe | Yes | No |
| Vakirun's Basher | Warhammer | Yes | No |
| Master Sword of The Balrog | Bastard Sword | Yes | No |
| A Dwarf Head | Miscellaneous | Yes | No |
| Wave of Sainted Damage | Halberd | Yes | No |
| Balrogs Head | Miscellaneous | Yes | No |
| Spellcaster's Choice | Tower Shields | Yes | No |
| Whip of Fire | Whip | Yes | No |
| Tearhuanch | Boots | Yes | No |
| Cloak of the Reaper | Cloaks | Yes | No |
| Balrog Skin | Light Armor | Yes | No |
| The Balrog Skull | Helmets | Yes | No |
| Belt of Greatness | Belts | Yes | No |
| Orc Seeker | Throwing Axe | Yes | No |
| Orc Seeker | Throwing Axe | Yes | No |
Feats (52)
- Alertness
- Ambidexterity
- Armor Proficiency (heavy)
- Armor Proficiency (light)
- Armor Proficiency (medium)
- Aura of Courage
- Barbarian Rage (4x per day)
- Called Shot
- Cleave
- Combat Casting
- Damage Reduction 4
- Darkvision
- Defensive Roll
- Deflect Arrows
- Devastating Critical (creature)
- Dodge
- Dual-Wield
- Epic Prowess
- Epic Weapon Focus (creature weapon)
- Epic Weapon Specialization (creature weapon)
- Favored Enemy: Elves
- Fearless
- Great Cleave
- Great Strength I
- Great Strength II
- Great Strength III
- Great Strength IV
- Great Strength IX
- Great Strength V
- Great Strength VI
- Great Strength VII
- Great Strength VIII
- Great Strength X
- Immunity to Fire
- Immunity to Paralysis
- Immunity To Sleep
- Improved Combat Casting
- Improved Critical (whip)
- Improved Ki Strike +4
- Improved Ki Strike +5
- Overwhelming Critical (creature weapon)
- Shield Proficiency
- Stunning Fist
- Toughness
- Uncanny Dodge II
- Weapon Focus (creature)
- Weapon Focus (greatsword)
- Weapon of Choice (bastard sword)
- Weapon of Choice (halberd)
- Weapon of Choice (longsword)
- Weapon Proficiency (creature)
- Weapon Specialization (creature)
Skills
| Skill | Ranks |
|---|---|
| Concentration | 80 |
| Discipline | 80 |
| Hide | 3 |
| Listen | 50 |
| Parry | 50 |
| Spot | 70 |
| Taunt | 50 |
Scripts
| Event | Script |
|---|---|
| ScriptHeartbeat | tailrake |
| ScriptOnNotice | x2_def_percept |
| ScriptEndRound | x2_def_endcombat |
| ScriptDialogue | x2_def_onconv |
| ScriptAttacked | x2_def_attacked |
| ScriptDamaged | on_dmgd_massharm |
| ScriptDeath | deathalert |
| ScriptDisturbed | x2_def_ondisturb |
| ScriptSpawn | x2_def_spawn |
| ScriptRested | x2_def_rested |
| ScriptSpellAt | x2_def_spellcast |
| ScriptUserDefine | x2_def_userdef |
| ScriptOnBlocked | x2_def_onblocked |