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|monster=Angel
|size=Medium |type=Outsider |subtypes=Extraplanar, Good, True Celestial
|hd=7d10+28 |hp=98
|init=+8
|speed=50 ft. (10 squares), [[SRD:Fly|fly]] 240 ft. (good)
|ac=26 (+3 [[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]], +9 [[SRD:Natural Armor|natural]], +3 [[SRD:Deflection Bonus|deflection]], +1 ''divine'') |touch=17 |flat=23
|bab=+7 |grapple=+12
|at=''+1 [[SRD:Longsword|longsword]]'' +15 melee (1d8+9 plus [[#Smite|smite]])
|full_at=''+1 [[SRD:Longsword|longsword]]'' +15/+10 melee (1d8+9 plus [[#Smite|smite]])
|space=5 ft. |reach=5 ft.
|sa=[[#Divine Presence|Divine presence]], ''grace'', [[#Smite|smite]], [[SRD:Spell-Like Abilities|spell-like abilities]], [[SRD:Spells|spells]], [[SRD:Turn or Rebuke Undead|turn undead]]
|sq=Rank 1 [[True Celestial (3.5e Subtype)|true celestial traits]] and immunities, [[#Divine Aura|divine aura]], [[SRD:Damage Reduction|DR]] 10/evil and magic, immunity to [[SRD:Acid Effect|acid]] and [[SRD:Cold Effect|cold]], [[SRD:Regeneration|regeneration]] 10, resistance to [[SRD:Electricity Effect|electricity]] and [[SRD:Fire Effect|fire]] 10, [[SRD:Spell Resistance|spell resistance]] 18
|fort=+10 |ref=+10 |will=+10
|str=21 |dex=16 |con=17 |int=14 |wis=16 |cha=17
|skills=[[Bluff]] +10, [[Concentration]] +14, [[Diplomacy]] +17, [[Disguise]] +10 (+12 acting in character), [[Gather Information]] +12, [[Intimidate]] +6, [[Heal]] +10, [[Hide]] +9, [[Knowledge]] (arcana, local, the planes) +8, [[Listen]] +10, [[Sense Motive]] +14, [[Search]] +9, [[Sleight of Hand]] +6, [[Spot]] +10, [[Survival]] +4 (+6 on other planes or following tracks), [[Spellcraft]] +14
|feats=[[SRD:Improved Initiative|Improved Initiative]], [[SRD:Improved Turning|Improved Turning]], [[SRD:Weapon Focus|Weapon Focus]] ([[SRD:Longsword|longsword]])
|env=Good aligned outer planes
|org=Solitary, duo or flight (3-8)
|cr=9
|treas=Double standard
|align=Usually [[SRD:Neutral Good|good]] (any)
|adv=By character class
|la=&mdash;

|monster2=Archangel
|size2=Medium |type2=Outsider |subtypes2=Extraplanar, Good, True Celestial
|hd2=7d10+8d10+105 |hp2=255
|init2=+10
|speed2=50 ft. (10 squares), [[SRD:Fly|fly]] 240 ft. (good)
|ac2=39 (+4 [[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]], +11 [[SRD:Natural Armor|natural]], +8 ''+3 [[SRD:Mithral|mithral]] [[SRD:Breastplate|breastplate]]'', +4 [[SRD:Deflection Bonus|deflection]], +2 ''divine'') |touch2=20 |flat2=35
|bab2=+15 |grapple2=+23
|at2=''+3 [[SRD:Holy|holy]] [[SRD:Longsword|longsword]]'' +30 melee (1d8+19/17-20 plus [[SRD:Holy|holy]] plus [[#Smite|smite]])
|full_at2=''+3 [[SRD:Holy|holy]] [[SRD:Longsword|longsword]]'' +30/+25/+20 melee (1d8+19/17-20 plus [[SRD:Holy|holy]] plus [[#Smite|smite]])
|space2=5 ft. |reach2=5 ft.
|sa2=[[#Blinding Countenance|Blinding countenance]], [[#Divine Presence|divine presence]], ''grace'', [[#Smite|smite]], [[SRD:Spell-Like Abilities|spell-like abilities]], [[SRD:Spells|spells]], [[SRD:Turn or Rebuke Undead|turn undead]]
|sq2=Rank 2 [[True Celestial (3.5e Subtype)|true celestial traits]] and immunities, [[#Divine Aura|divine aura]], [[SRD:Damage Reduction|DR]] 10/evil and magic, immunity to [[SRD:Acid Effect|acid]] and [[SRD:Cold Effect|cold]], [[SRD:Regeneration|regeneration]] 10, resistance to [[SRD:Electricity Effect|electricity]] and [[SRD:Fire Effect|fire]] 15, [[SRD:Spell Resistance|spell resistance]] 27
|fort2=+21 |ref2=+18 |will2=+19
|str2=27 |dex2=18 |con2=21 |int2=16 |wis2=20 |cha2=19
|skills2=[[Bluff]] +12, [[Climb]] +16, [[Concentration]] +17, [[Diplomacy]] +18, [[Disguise]] +12 (+14 acting in character), [[Gather Information]] +14, [[Heal]] +13, [[Hide]] +12, [[Intimidate]] +23, [[Jump]] +24, [[Knowledge]] (arcana, local, the planes) +12, [[Listen]] +15, [[Ride]] +12, [[Sense Motive]] +17, [[Search]] +10, [[Sleight of Hand]] +8, [[Spot]] +15, [[Spellcraft]] +17, [[Survival]] +6 (+8 on other planes or following tracks), [[Swim]] +16, [[Tumble]] +8
|feats2=[[SRD:Cleave|Cleave]], [[SRD:Combat Casting|Combat Casting]], [[SRD:Greater Weapon Focus|Greater Weapon Focus]] ([[SRD:Longsword|longsword]]), [[SRD:Improved Critical|Improved Critical]] ([[SRD:Longsword|longsword]]), [[SRD:Improved Initiative|Improved Initiative]], [[SRD:Improved Turning|Improved Turning]], [[SRD:Iron Will|Iron Will]], [[SRD:Lightning Reflexes|Lightning Reflexes]], [[SRD:Power Attack|Power Attack]], [[SRD:Weapon Specialization|Weapon Specialization]] ([[SRD:Longsword|Longsword]]), [[SRD:Weapon Focus|Weapon Focus]] ([[SRD:Longsword|longsword]])
|env2=Good aligned outer planes
|org2=Solitary, strike force (1 archangel and 2-5 angels), or crusade (1 archangel advanced to 21 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]], 2-4 archangels and 12-20 angels)
|cr2=17
|treas2=Double standard
|align2=Usually [[SRD:Neutral Good|good]] (any)
|adv2=By character class
|la2=&mdash;
}}

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{{author
|author_name=Sulacu
|date_created=March 10, 2008
|status=Complete
|rating=1
}}

''This humanoid looking creature is fair and has stark features, unearthly beauty and a tall body that he or she might choose to hide from view. Eyes look as though they see through you, a piercing teal or blue that warms the heart and calms the mind.''

Angels, also known as the ''Malakhim'' (meaning messengers or angels), are the lowest order of the celestial hierarchy, and the most familiar to men. They are the ones most concerned with the affairs of living things, and the vanquishing of the servants of evil. Within the category of angels, there are different kinds, with different functions. The angels are sent as messengers to mortalkind, and are spread around the world as agents of God. An angel stands about 6 feet tall and weighs around 160 pounds. 

=== Combat ===

Angels are capable warriors, spellweavers, scouts and diplomats, with strong convictions, preferring to focus wholeheartedly upon their foe or their mission in order to spare the innocent from collateral damage. They often sidle through the world of the living, disguising themselves as humans or elves. Angels are the lowest rank within the celestial hierarchy, and have effective rank 1 as a true celestial. Angels can extrude their wings from their bodies (and make them disappear) at will. 

An angel is treated as an 8 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] creature when targeted by HD-dependent effects, and its natural weapons and any weapons it wields are treated as [[SRD:Neutral Good|good]]-aligned and [[SRD:Magic Weapons|magical]] for the purpose of overcoming [[SRD:Damage Reduction|damage reduction]]. The longsword of an angel bypasses any [[SRD:Damage Reduction|damage reduction]]/material of evil outsiders.

Angels wield a ''+1 [[SRD:Longsword|longsword]]'' and a ''ring of [[SRD:Cloak of Resistance|resistance]] +1''. Their effects are incorporated in the above statistics block.

'''[[True Celestial (3.5e Subtype)#Divine Aura|{{Anchor|Divine Aura}}]] {{Ex}}:''' An angel's divine aura hedges out all [[SRD:Spells|spells]] and [[SRD:Spell-Like Ability|spell-like abilities]] of level 1 or lower.

'''[[True Celestial (3.5e Subtype)#Divine Presence|{{Anchor|Divine Presence}}]] {{Ex}}:''' An angel's divine presence extends out in a 20-foot emanation. Its [[SRD:Fear#Frightful Presence|frightful presence]] effect affects all non-good creatures, [[SRD:Frightened|frightening]] those of 4 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] or less, and rendering others shaken. A DC 17 [[SRD:Will|Will]] save negates the effects.

'''Regeneration {{Ex}}:''' [[SRD:Neutral Evil|Evil]]-aligned magical weapons and spells with the [[SRD:Evil Effect|Evil]] descriptor deal normal damage to an angel. If an angel loses a limb or body part, the lost portion regrows in 3d6 minutes. The angel can reattach the severed member instantly by holding it to the stump.

'''[[True Celestial (3.5e Subtype)#Smite|{{Anchor|Smite}}]] {{Ex}}:''' An angel's attacks deal extra damage as per the [[SRD:Holy Smite|holy smite]] spell, [[SRD:Caster Level|caster level]] 2nd.

'''Spell-Like Abilities:''' At will—''[[SRD:Bless|bless]]'', ''[[SRD:Invisibility|invisibility]]'', ''[[SRD:Light|light]]''; 3/day—''[[SRD:Cure Serious Wounds|cure serious wounds]]'' (DC 17), ''[[SRD:Dispel Magic|dispel magic]]'', ''[[SRD:Remove Disease|remove disease]]''; 1/day—''[[SRD:Break Enchantment|break enchantment]]'', ''[[SRD:Restoration|restoration]]''. [[SRD:Caster Level|Caster level]] 7th. Save DCs are [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]]-based.

'''The following abilities are always active on an angel’s person, as the [[SRD:Spell|spells]] ([[SRD:Caster Level|caster level]] 6th)'''<br/>
''[[SRD:Detect Evil|detect evil]]'', ''[[SRD:Detect Thoughts|detect thoughts]]'' (DC 16), ''[[SRD:True Seeing|true seeing]]'', ''[[SRD:Tongues|tongues]]''.

'''Spells:''' Angels can cast divine spells as 6th-level [[SRD:Cleric|clerics]]. An angel has access to two of the following domains: [[SRD:Good Domain|Good]], [[SRD:Healing Domain|Healing]], [[SRD:Protection Domain|Protection]] and [[SRD:Sun Domain|Sun]] (plus any others from its deity). The save DCs are [[SRD:Wisdom|Wisdom]]-based.

''Typical [[SRD:Cleric|Cleric]] Spells Prepared (5/4/4/3 plus domain spells; save DC 14 + spell level)''<br/>
0—''[[SRD:Create Water|create water]]'', ''[[SRD:Guidance|guidance]]'', ''[[SRD:Read Magic|read magic]]'' (×2), ''[[SRD:Resistance|resistance]]''; 1st—''[[SRD:Bless Water|bless water]]'', ''[[SRD:Divine Favor|divine favor]]'', ''[[SRD:Obscuring Mist|obscuring mist]]'', ''[[SRD:Remove Fear|remove fear]]'', ''[[SRD:Sanctuary|sanctuary]]''<nowiki>*</nowiki>; 2nd—''[[SRD:Eagle's Splendor|eagle's splendor]]'', ''[[SRD:Remove Paralysis|remove paralysis]]'', ''[[SRD:Shield Other|shield other]]''<nowiki>*</nowiki>, ''[[SRD:Spiritual Weapon|spiritual weapon]]''; 3rd—''[[SRD:Daylight|daylight]]'', ''[[SRD:Invisibility Purge|invisibility purge]]'', ''[[SRD:Protection from Energy|protection from energy]]''<nowiki>*</nowiki>, ''[[SRD:Remove Curse|remove curse]]''.

<nowiki>*</nowiki>Domain spell. Domains: [[SRD:Good Domain|Good]] and [[SRD:Protection Domain|Protection]].

'''{{Anchor|Turn Undead}} {{Su}}:''' An angel can [[SRD:Turn or Rebuke Undead|turn undead]] with an effective [[SRD:Cleric|cleric]] level of 7.

==== Angels and [[SRD:Summoning Subschool|Summoning]] ====

A [[SRD:Neutral Good|good]]-aligned spellcaster may use a ''[[SRD:Summon Monster IX|summon monster IX]]'' spell to summon an angel. A summoned angel enters the field with its typical spells prepared (see Spells, above). A [[SRD:Cleric|cleric]] with the [[SRD:Good Domain|Good]] domain may use a ''[[SRD:Summon Monster VIII|summon monster VIII]]'' to summon an angel instead. Summoning an angel gives the spell the [[SRD:Good Effect|Good]] descriptor.

==={{Anchor|Archangel}}===

These prestigious warrior Malakhim are the keepers of Celestis, leading the armies of good into combat against the forces of evil.

Archangels are angels advanced with class levels. Every archangel has 7 base [[True Celestial (3.5e Subtype)|true celestial]] [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] and 8 levels in a particular class.

Besides gaining the 8 class levels, an angel advanced into an archangel gains a +4 bonus in three ability scores, and +2 in the other three, and then gains another 2 points in ability scores of its choice from its class levels.

The above example is an archangel with [[SRD:Fighter|fighter]] levels. An archangel that takes a different spellcasting class than [[SRD:Cleric|Cleric]] may eschew its regular clerical casting in favor of additional spellcasting levels in their chosen class, allowing them to cast spells of their chosen class as a 17th level caster. Likewise, an archangel that takes levels in a class that uses specific special ability components other than [[SRD:Spells|spells]] (i.e. [[SRD:Powers|powers]], maneuvers, etc.) may instead exchange its regular clerical casting in favor of effective levels in the usage of that component (manifesting, initiating, and the like). An archangel with 8 levels of warblade<sup>[[Publication:Book of Nine Swords|ToB]]</sup> uses maneuvers as a 17th level initiator.

An archangel's spells are always divine in nature, even if he has chosen an arcane spellcasting class.


An archangel is treated as a 17 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] creature when targeted by HD-dependent effects, and its natural weapons and any weapons it wields are treated as [[SRD:Neutral Good|good]]-aligned and [[SRD:Magic Weapons|magical]] for the purpose of overcoming [[SRD:Damage Reduction|damage reduction]].

Archangels wield a ''+3 [[SRD:Longsword|longsword]]'' that becomes [[SRD:Holy|holy]] in their hands, and a ''ring of [[SRD:Cloak of Resistance|resistance]] +3''. Their effects are incorporated in the above statistics block.

'''{{Anchor|Blinding Countenance}} {{Ex}}:''' Any mortal creature looking upon an archangel's form must make a DC 23 [[SRD:Will|Will]] save or be immediately [[SRD:Blinded|blinded]]. Creatures with 6 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] or less have their eyes burnt from their sockets, leaving them permanently blinded, and will require a ''[[SRD:Restoration|restoration]]'', ''[[SRD:Heal|heal]]'' or stronger spell, followed by a ''[[SRD:Remove Blindness/Deafness|remove blindness/deafness]]'' spell to restore their eyes and eyesight. Stronger creatures (up to 12 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]]) are merely blinded for 1d4 hours, and all other creatures are blinded for 5d6 rounds.

'''[[True Celestial (3.5e Subtype)#Divine Aura|Divine Aura]] {{Ex}}:''' An archangel's divine aura hedges out all spells of level 2 or lower.

'''[[True Celestial (3.5e Subtype)#Divine Presence|Divine Presence]] {{Ex}}:''' An archangel's divine presence extends out in a 30-foot emanation. Its [[SRD:Fear#Frightful Presence|frightful presence]] effect affects all non-good creatures, [[SRD:Frightened|frightening]] those of 6 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] or less, and rendering others shaken. A DC 23 [[SRD:Will|Will]] save negates the effects.

'''[[True Celestial (3.5e Subtype)#Smite|Smite]] {{Ex}}:''' An archangel's attacks deal extra damage as per the [[SRD:Holy Smite|holy smite]] spell, [[SRD:Caster Level|caster level]] 3rd.

'''Spell-Like Abilities:''' At will—''[[SRD:Bless|bless]]'', ''[[SRD:Break Enchantment|break enchantment]]'', ''[[SRD:Invisibility|invisibility]]'', ''[[SRD:Light|light]]''; 3/day—''[[SRD:Blade Barrier|blade barrier]]'' (DC 22), ''[[SRD:Greater Dispel Magic|greater dispel magic]]'', ''[[SRD:Mass Cure Serious Wounds|mass cure serious wounds]]'' (DC 23), ''[[SRD:Remove Disease|remove disease]]'', ''[[SRD:Restoration|restoration]]''; 1/day—''[[SRD:Heal|heal]]''. [[SRD:Caster Level|Caster level]] 9th. Save DCs are [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]]-based.

'''The following abilities are always active on an archangel’s person, as the [[SRD:Spell|spells]] ([[SRD:Caster Level|caster level]] 9th)'''<br/>
''[[SRD:Detect Evil|detect evil]]'', ''[[SRD:Detect Thoughts|detect thoughts]]'' (DC 18), ''[[SRD:True Seeing|true seeing]]'', ''[[SRD:Tongues|tongues]]''.

'''Spells:''' Archangel fighters can cast divine spells as 9th-level [[SRD:Cleric|clerics]]. An archangel fighter has access to two of the following domains: [[SRD:Good Domain|Good]], [[SRD:Healing Domain|Healing]], [[SRD:Protection Domain|Protection]] and [[SRD:Sun Domain|Sun]] (plus any others from its deity). The save DCs are [[SRD:Wisdom|Wisdom]]-based.

''Typical [[SRD:Cleric|Cleric]] Spells Prepared (6/6/5/4/3/2 plus domain spells; save DC 17 + spell level)''<br/>
0—''[[SRD:Create Water|create water]]'', ''[[SRD:Guidance|guidance]]'', ''[[SRD:Read Magic|read magic]]'' (×2), ''[[SRD:Resistance|resistance]]'' (×2); 1st—''[[SRD:Bless|bless]]'', ''[[SRD:Bless Water|bless water]]'', ''[[SRD:Divine Favor|divine favor]]'', ''[[SRD:Enthrall|enthrall]]'' ''[[SRD:Obscuring Mist|obscuring mist]]'', ''[[SRD:Remove Fear|remove fear]]'', ''[[SRD:Sanctuary|sanctuary]]''<nowiki>*</nowiki>; 2nd—''[[SRD:Consecrate|consecrate]]'', ''[[SRD:Eagle's Splendor|eagle's splendor]]'', ''[[SRD:Remove Paralysis|remove paralysis]]'', ''[[SRD:Resist Energy|resist energy]]'', ''[[SRD:Shield Other|shield other]]''<nowiki>*</nowiki>, ''[[SRD:Spiritual Weapon|spiritual weapon]]''; 3rd—''[[SRD:Daylight|daylight]]'', ''[[SRD:Invisibility Purge|invisibility purge]]'', ''[[SRD:Protection from Energy|protection from energy]]''<nowiki>*</nowiki>, ''[[SRD:Remove Curse|remove curse]]'', ''[[SRD:Wind Wall|wind wall]]''; 4th&mdash;''[[SRD:Death Ward|death ward]]'', ''[[SRD:Divine Power|divine power]]'', ''[[SRD:Fire Shield|fire shield]]''<nowiki>*</nowiki>, ''[[SRD:Freedom of Movement|freedom of movement]]''; 5th&mdash;, ''[[SRD:Disrupting Weapon|disrupting weapon]]'', ''[[SRD:Flame Strike|flame strike]]''<nowiki>*</nowiki>, ''[[SRD:Righteous Might|righteous might]]''. 

<nowiki>*</nowiki>Domain spell. Domains: [[SRD:Good Domain|Good]] and [[SRD:Protection Domain|Protection]].


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Alignment	Usually good (any) +
Author	Sulacu +
Challenge Rating	9 + and 17 +
Environment	Good aligned outer planes +
Identifier	3.5e Monster +
Level Adjustment	— +
Rated By	Leziad +
Rating	Rating Pending +
Size	Medium +
Subtype	Extraplanar +, Good + and True Celestial +
Title	Angel +
Type	Outsider +