The Balrog of Moria
Kills
Not yet slain by any adventurer.
Where to find
Encounter pools
| Area | Encounter | Encounter ResRef |
|---|---|---|
| Moria: The Balrog of Moria | moriabyss | moriabyss |
Abilities
| Str | 99 (+9 item) | Dex | 49 (+9 item) | Con | 55 (+5 item) | Int | 30 | Wis | 30 | Cha | 35 (+5 item) |
|---|
Classes
| Class | Level |
|---|---|
| WeaponMaster | 40 |
| Barbarian | 30 |
| Outsider | 30 |
Combat
| HP | 8,100 | AC | 68 (10 base + +19 Dex + +30 natural (NaturalAC) + +5 dodge (items) + +4 dodge (haste)) | BAB | +20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort | +22 | Ref | +19 | Will | +10 |
| Spell Resistance | 28 |
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)
Equipment combat properties (combined)
| AC Bonus (Dodge, items) | +5 |
|---|---|
| Ability Bonuses | Charisma +5, Constitution +5, Dexterity +9, Strength +9 |
| Skill Bonuses | Concentration +4, Discipline +4, Spellcraft +4, Spot +4 |
| Damage Resistance | Acid 50/-, Bludgeoning 25/-, Cold 30/-, Divine 5/-, Electrical 35/-, Fire 25/-, Magical 5/-, Negative 25/-, Piercing 25/-, Positive 5/-, Slashing 25/-, Sonic 20/- |
| Damage Reduction | Soak50, bypass +5 |
| Damage Immunity | Acid (25%), Bludgeoning (75%), Negative (75%), Piercing (50%), Slashing (75%) |
| Misc Immunity | Critical Hits, Death Magic, Fear, Knockdown, Level/Ability Drain, Paralysis, Poison |
| Immunity: Spells | Cloud of Bewilderment, Dominate Monster, Dominate Person, Flesh to Stone, Harm, Implosion |
| Regeneration | +10 HP/round |
| Misc Abilities | Haste (+4 dodge AC, factored into main AC), Freedom of Movement |
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.
Weapons
| Slot | Item | Base | Type | Attack schedule | Damage | Crit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creature weapon (R) | Balrog's Battle Claw | cslshprcweap | Melee | +84/+79/+74/+69 | — | 20/x2 |
| Creature weapon (L) | Balrog's Battle Claw | cslshprcweap | Melee | +84/+79/+74/+69 | — | 20/x2 |
Spells
Special abilities
| Spell/ability | Caster level | Uses |
|---|---|---|
| Epic Spell: Epic Warding | 0 | 1/day |
| Howl, Paralysis | 0 | 1/day |
| Howl, Stunning | 0 | 1/day |
| Intensity, Improved | 0 | 1/day |
| Invisibility Purge | 15 | 2/day |
| Pulse, Ability Drain Constitution | 0 | 5/day |
| Pulse, Fire | 0 | 10/day |
Equipment
| Slot | Item | Lootable |
|---|---|---|
| Arms | Divine/Positive Vulnerability | No |
| Belt | Belt of Greatness | Yes |
| Creature weapon (R) | Balrog's Battle Claw | No |
| Creature weapon (L) | Balrog's Battle Claw | No |
| Creature hide | Balrog Skin | No |
Inventory (22)
| 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 | magicstaff | Yes | No |
| Gem of Power | Gems | Yes | No |
| Orc Seeker | throwingaxe | Yes | No |
| Vakirun's Basher | warhammer | Yes | No |
| Master Sword of The Balrog | bastardsword | Yes | No |
| Amulet of the Planes | Amulets | Yes | No |
| Gem of Imbued Power | Gems | Yes | No |
| Guise of the Veiled | Miscellaneous | Yes | No |
| Wave +10 | halberd | Yes | No |
| Balrogs Head | Miscellaneous | Yes | No |
| Forgekey | Miscellaneous | Yes | No |
| Spellcaster's Choice | Tower Shields | Yes | No |
| Whip of Fire | Whip | Yes | No |
| Sword of the Balrog | bastardsword | Yes | No |
| Whip of Fire (EPIC) | Whip | No | No |
| Tearhuanch | Boots | Yes | No |
| Cloak of the Reaper | Cloaks | Yes | No |
| Balrog Skin | Light Armor | Yes | No |
| The Balrog Skull | Helmets | Yes | No |
Feats (48)
- Alertness
- Ambidex
- ArmProfHvy
- ArmProfLgt
- ArmProfMed
- AuraCourage
- BarbarianRage4
- Cleave
- CmbtCast
- CShot
- DamageReduction4
- darkvision
- DefArrow
- DefensiveRoll
- Dodge
- FE_Elf
- fearless
- FEAT_DRAGON_IMMUNE_FIRE
- FEAT_DRAGON_IMMUNE_PARALYSIS
- FEAT_EPIC_GREAT_STRENGTH_1
- FEAT_EPIC_GREAT_STRENGTH_10
- FEAT_EPIC_GREAT_STRENGTH_2
- FEAT_EPIC_GREAT_STRENGTH_3
- FEAT_EPIC_GREAT_STRENGTH_4
- FEAT_EPIC_GREAT_STRENGTH_5
- FEAT_EPIC_GREAT_STRENGTH_6
- FEAT_EPIC_GREAT_STRENGTH_7
- FEAT_EPIC_GREAT_STRENGTH_8
- FEAT_EPIC_GREAT_STRENGTH_9
- FEAT_EPIC_IMPROVED_COMBAT_CASTING
- FEAT_IMPROVED_CRITICAL_WHIP
- FEAT_WEAPON_OF_CHOICE_BASTARDSWORD
- FEAT_WEAPON_OF_CHOICE_HALBERD
- FEAT_WEAPON_OF_CHOICE_LONGSWORD
- immunitysleep
- ImpStrike
- ImpTwo
- RangerDual
- Shield
- StunFist
- Toughness
- TwoWeap
- UncannyDodge2
- WeapFocCreature
- WeapFocGSw
- WeapProfCreature
- WeapSpecCreature
- WeapSpeGSw
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 |