Summary

Barghests are fiendish shapechangers hailing from the plane of Gehenna, though they are often sighted on the Prime Material due to their growth rituals. In essence, they are often sent to the Prime Material to devour powerful mortals so that they may grow in power.

The frightening aspect of a Barghest is that they prevent ever returning to life via devouring the soul and life force of a target.

Powers and Stats

Tier: At least 9-B, likely 9-A | 9-A

Name: Barghest | Greater Barghest

Origin: Dungeons and Dragons

Gender: Varies

Age: Varies

Classification: Shapechanging Fiend

Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Abstract Existence (Type 1, Similar to all other outsiders, a Barghest is merely an abstract representation of ideals and thought given the visage of flesh), Enhanced Senses, Damage Reduction, Shapeshifting, Self-Sustenance (Types 2 and 3), Soul Manipulation via Feed (Allows them to consume the life-force of a target, preventing ever resurrecting), Absorption (Can increase its own power by absorbing the powers of others), Teleportation via Blink, Telekinesis via Levitate, Portal Creation via Dimension Door, Empathic Manipulation via Crushing Despair, Rage Power, Stealth Mastery, Non-Physical Interaction (Can interact with intangible, spiritual, abstract, conceptual, and purely nonexistent beings) | All previous abilities plus Invisibility via Invisibility Sphere, Size Manipulation via Enlarge, Statistics Amplification via Bull's Strength, Large Size (Type 0)

Attack Potency: At least Wall level, likely Small Building level (Superior to animals like the Rothé) | Small Building level+ (Comparable to creatures capable of using fireball, immolation and conjure barrage)

Speed: Subsonic (Comparable to beings capable of dodging arrows) | Hypersonic+ with High Hypersonic+ reactions (Can dodge short-range lightning)

Lifting Strength: Class 5 (Can push over 1700 kg) | Class 10 (Can push over 5400 kg)

Striking Strength: At least Wall level, likely Small Building level | Small Building level+

Durability: At least Wall level, likely Small Building level | Small Building level+

Stamina: Infinite, as an Outsider a Barghest doesn't require any form of sustenance or rest

Range: Up to Tens of Meters with magic | Up to Tens of Meters with magic

Standard Equipment: None notable

Intelligence: Gifted, a talented huntsman and scout and from a young age is forced to fend for itself in hugely hostile environments | Genius, a Greater Barghest maintains the intelligence of an extremely talented magician and a score equal to the maximum base intelligence for a human being

Weaknesses: None notable

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