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Demon
DemonOld-gen console version and Nintendo 3DS version
Classic mode icon Classic
Expert mode icon Expert
Master mode icon Master
Statistics
Type
Environment
AI TypeBat AI
Damage32/6456/9684 (melee)
4284126 (ranged attack)
Max Life120/240264/360396
Defense8
KB Resist20%/28%/36%
BannerDemon BannerDemon Banner
Immune toOn Fire!ConfusedShadowflameHellfire
Inflicts debuff
Inflicts debuff
Inflicts debuff
DebuffDarknessDarkness
Debuff tooltipDecreased light vision
Chance33%
Duration153035 seconds
Drops
Coins3Pre-Hardmode: 750Hardmode: 6
Old-gen console version Old-gen console and 3DSNintendo 3DS version
Exclusive Variant
Arch Demon
Arch DemonOld-gen console version and Nintendo 3DS version
Statistics
Type
AI TypeBat AI
Damage41 (melee)
31 (ranged attack)
Max Life500
Defense8
BannerArch Demon BannerArch Demon Banner
Drops
Coins68
Not to be confused with the Hardmode enemy, the Red Devil.

The Demon (and the Arch Demon on Old-gen console version Old-gen console, Windows Phone version Windows Phone, and 3DSNintendo 3DS version) is an enemy found in The Underworld. It attacks by summoning volleys of four spinning purple blades that accelerate towards the player, which are similar those fired by the Demon Scythe spell that it has a chance to drop. These blades have a chance to inflict Darkness and are stopped by any block, but cannot be destroyed with weapons.

Like other Underworld enemies, Demons are immune to lava. A rarer variation of the Demon is the Voodoo Demon.

Notes[]

Tips[]

  • The Crystal Storm is an extremely effective weapon in pre-Hardmode, and even well into Hardmode. Obtaining it early from Arch Demons may be worth the lengthy farming.
  • Unlike some other projectile-firing enemies, demons cannot be stunlocked out of their ranged attack. As a result, it is wise to either constantly be moving, or take advantage of cover while fighting them.

Trivia[]

  • In the real world, demons are supernatural beings prevalent historically in religion, occultism, literature, fiction, mythology, and folklore; as well as in media such as comics, video games, movies, and television series.
  • Despite inflicting the Darkness debuff, Demons do not drop the Blindfold.

The BestiaryBestiary entry for the Demon: "Demons are the infantry of the underworld. Unlike their lesser brothers, they cast shadow magic rather than hell magic."

  • This likely refers to the Fire Imp enemy.

History[]

  • Desktop 1.0.6:
    • Damage reduced from 50 to 32.
    • Now repeatedly swoops at the player and flies away, rather than remaining close by, and does not fire while blocked.
  • Console 1.02:
    • Both Demons can now drop their own respective banners.
    • Arch Demon's sprite updated. Old sprite was: Arch Demon (old)
  • Console-Release: Introduced with mechanics from Desktop 1.0.6 along with Arch Demon.
  • 3DS-Release: Introduced with mechanics from Desktop 1.2.0.3 along with Arch Demon.
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