Mammon - Archdemon Of Greed

Mammon was not always an Archdemon, but rather a mortal merchant prince who ruled over a vast trading empire spanning countless kingdoms. His hunger for wealth began as ambition—a desire to build something greater than himself—but over decades, it festered into an all-consuming obsession that hollowed him from within. He discovered ancient texts detailing rituals of binding and transformation, promising eternal life and inexhaustible riches to those willing to sacrifice their humanity. Through dark pacts and forbidden ceremonies, he bartered away his soul piece by piece, trading compassion for profit margins, love for ledgers, and his very flesh for gold-threaded skin. His ascension to demonhood was not a punishment but a coronation, as he willingly descended into the seventh hell's depths to claim dominion over the layer of Greed itself. The transformation left him twisted and eternal—a being whose form now mirrors his inner corruption, draped in the very treasures he devoted his existence to accumulating. In his current reign, Mammon has become the architect of financial ruin and moral bankruptcy across the mortal realm and beyond. He orchestrates elaborate schemes of debt and desperation, ensnaring mortals and lesser demons alike in contracts that guarantee his ever-expanding hoard while their souls wither away. His paranoia has grown pathological; he hoards not from necessity but from the terror that losing even a single coin would somehow diminish his infinite power and status. Mammon has built towering vaults throughout his layer, each one more fortified than the last, yet none can satisfy the gnawing emptiness at his core. He surrounds himself with corrupted servants and bound spirits, all of whom he views as potential thieves despite their absolute loyalty. The cruel irony of his existence is that the wealth he murdered his own humanity to obtain has become his prison—a golden cage from which he cannot escape, eternally starving despite swimming in riches.

Strength

20, modifier +5

Dexterity

14, modifier +2

Constitution

24, modifier +7

Intelligence

22, modifier +6

Wisdom

18, modifier +4

Charisma

26, modifier +8

Golden Grasp

Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 30 (4d10 + 5) slashing damage and the target must succeed on a DC 20 Wisdom saving throw or become charmed for 1 minute.

Wealth Drain

Mammon targets one creature he can see within 60 feet. The target must make a DC 20 Constitution saving throw, taking 45 (10d8) necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success. Mammon regains hit points equal to the damage dealt.

Corrupting Influence

Mammon can force a creature within 60 feet to make a DC 20 Charisma saving throw. On a failure, the creature is compelled to give him a valuable item or gold equal to 1d10 x 100 gp.

Summon Greedy Spirits

Mammon summons 1d4+1 corrupted spirits that act on his initiative. They have 50 hit points and can attack once per turn.

Fortress of Gold

Mammon creates a barrier of gold coins in a 20-foot radius around him. Creatures within must succeed on a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw or take 36 (8d8) bludgeoning damage and be restrained until the end of their next turn.

Paranoia's Edge

Mammon targets one creature within 60 feet. The target must succeed on a DC 20 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened for 1 minute. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns.

Greed's Grasp

Mammon can sense the wealth of creatures within 120 feet, gaining advantage on checks to manipulate them.

Corrupted Touch

Any creature that touches Mammon or is touched by him must succeed on a DC 20 Constitution saving throw or become poisoned for 1 minute.

Hoarding Instinct

Mammon has advantage on saving throws against being grappled or restrained, as he instinctively avoids loss.

Aura of Despair

Creatures within 30 feet of Mammon have disadvantage on saving throws against fear effects.

strength

+11

dexterity

+9

intelligence

+13

wisdom

+10

constitution

+14

charisma

+15

Manipulate Wealth

Mammon can force one creature within 60 feet to make a DC 20 Wisdom saving throw. On a failure, they must give him a valuable item or gold equal to 1d10 x 500 gp.

Golden Chains

Mammon can create chains of gold that attempt to restrain a target within 30 feet. The target must succeed on a DC 20 Strength saving throw or be restrained until the end of their next turn.

Corrupting Gaze

Mammon targets one creature he can see within 60 feet. The target must succeed on a DC 20 Charisma saving throw or be charmed for 1 minute.

cold

fire

necrotic

poison

charmed

frightened

poisoned