Cacofiend summons a Nabassu that will attack every creature in sight.
Description[]
| “ | When this spell is cast, it teleports in a powerful fiend that will go on a rampage and attack everything in sight. Anyone under the effects of a Protection From Evil spell or scroll will not be targeted by the fiend. This is a dangerous spell to invoke, best saved for desperate times. | ” |
Where to obtain its scroll[]
Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn[]
Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal[]
Gameplay[]
This spell interacts with the summoning cap in a way that's different than most summoning spells, in that summoned demons/devils do not add to the total towards the summoning cap (meaning, it's technically possible to summon as many demons/devils as you want). However, the spell still respects the summoning cap, meaning you won't be able to summon a demon if you already have 5 non-demon creatures summoned.
As a "GoodButRed" creature (ie technically allied to the party, but has a red circle), the Nabassu gated in by this spell doesn't get a save against Otiluke's Resilient Sphere, just like what happens with regular (blue circle) allied creatures. You do not gain experience for enemies whom this summon kills.
| Name | Ability Scores |
Combat Stats |
Special | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nabassu | STR | 19 | HD | 10 |
Saving throws: D10 / W12 / P11 / B12 / S13 Resistances: 50% magic resistance, 100% poison damage resistance, immunity to normal weapons, charm, feeblemindedness, confusion, polymorph and fear effects. Special: regenerates 1hp every 600 rounds and ignores invisibility. Spellcasting: Casts Silence 15' Radius if a Cleric or Mage is spotted (only once), as well as, every so often: Death Gaze (hold creature for 5 rounds on a failed save vs death, blocked by magic resistance, and 1d8 acid + 1d8 fire damage, no save, bypasses magic resistance) Paralyze (hold creature for 6 rounds on a failed save vs spells with a bonus of 1, blocked by magic resistance) Vampiric Touch (works exactly like the mage spell of the same name, doing 6d6 magic damage and healing/increasing the Nabassu's HP by the same amount) |
| DEX | 17 | HP | 76 | ||
| CON | 9 | THAC0 | Base 13 Adjusted 10 | ||
| INT | 9 | AC | Base -5 Adjusted -8 | ||
| WIS | 16 | APR | 3 | ||
| CHA | 25 | Damage: 3d4 crushing +7 from STR 19 (counts as +4). | |||
See also[]
Mod content[]
This section is about unofficial content that is only available via fan-made mods.
Spell Revisions mod has replaced the Cacofiend spell with a new one. See below:
Summon Death Knight
Level: 7
School: Necromancy
Range: Medium
Duration: 3 turns
Casting Time: 1 round
Area of Effect: Special
Saving Throw: None
By means of this spell, the caster calls an outer planar creature to attack his foes and himself if not careful. The creature summoned in is a Death Knight, a powerful undead demon. The creature cannot be directly controlled, but the summoner can attempt to compel the demon to perform a service for him for the duration of the spell. Charismatic and powerful casters may bind the creature’s will, intelligent and wise ones may negotiate with it, but dealing with these demonic creatures is always dangerous, and sometimes it may lead to disaster. Mages are warned to be careful of this spell, for a mistreated Death Knight will turn on his summoner at the first available opportunity.
Death Knight (13 Hit Dice):
STR 18/00, DEX 12, CON -, INT 17, WIS 15, CHA 16; AL Lawful Evil
HP 112, AC -4, THAC0 1, Saving Throws 5/7/5/9/7
3 Attacks Per Round, 2d6+11 Slashing Damage (Two-Handed Sword +3)
Special Qualities:
Aura of Fear: creatures in a 5’ radius must save vs. spell each round or flee in terror for 1 round
Immune to non-magical weapons
Immune to charm, confusion, hold, stun, sleep, poison, & death effects
Cold Resistance 100%; Physical Resistance 20%; Magic Resistance 75%
Special Abilities:
See Invisibility (permanent)
Dispel Magic (once every 5 rounds)
Unholy Fireball (once per day)
Power Words: Blind, Stun, or Kill (once per day each)
Symbols: of Weakness or Death (once per day each)
Mod gallery[]
External links[]
- Cacofiend on the Icewind Dale Wiki, a wiki for the first Icewind Dale game.
- Cacodemon on the Forgotten Realms Wiki, a wiki for the Dungeons & Dragons campaign setting Forgotten Realms.