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Summon Greater Demon
Casting noise	7
Spell noise	0
Flags	Mons abjure, Monster, Unholy

Calls forth one of the greater demons of Pandemonium to serve the caster.

Summon Greater Demon is a monster-only Summonings spell which calls a single greater demon (i.e. tier 1 or 2) into existence.

The following enemies cast Summon Greater Demon:

The following enemies may be able to cast Summon Greater Demon, depending on their spell set:

& Pandemonium lord (8.4% chance)

History

Summon Greater Demon
Level	7
School¹	Summoning
Source(s)	Grand Grimoire
Casting noise	6
Spell noise	0

Prior to 0.27, this spell was a Level 7 Summonings spell available to players. For players, Tier 1 demons would eventually turn hostile, while Tier 2 demons had a chance to turn hostile. Also, many of the Hell lords and unique pan lords cast Summon Greater Demon instead of a specific, themed summoning spell.
Prior to 0.10, this spell only summoned Tier 1 demons. However, at the time the category included many demons that are now classified as Tier 2, such as balrugs and cacodemons. This meant that every summon would eventually turn hostile.

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+'''Summon Greater Demon''' is a monster-only [[Summonings]] spell which calls a single [[greater demon]] (i.e. tier [[1]] or [[2]]) into existence.
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-{{flavour|This spell calls forth one of the greater [[demon]]s of [[Pandemonium]] to serve the caster. Beware, for the spell binding it to service may not outlast that which binds it to this world!}}
+*Prior to [[0.27]], this spell was a Level 7 Summonings spell available to players. For players, Tier 1 demons would eventually turn hostile, while Tier 2 demons had a chance to turn hostile. Also, many of the [[Hell]] lords and unique [[pan]] lords cast Summon Greater Demon instead of a specific, themed summoning spell.
+*Prior to [[0.10]], this spell only summoned Tier 1 demons.  However, at the time the category included many demons that are now classified as Tier 2, such as balrugs and cacodemons.  This meant that every summon would eventually turn hostile.
-'''Summon Greater Demon''' is a level 7 [[Summonings]] spell which calls a single Tier [[1]] or [[2]] demon into existence.
-==Strategy==
-This spell carries some inherent risks worth being aware of. The demons summoned may arrive hostile, in which case a few shots of [[Abjuration]] will come in handy. Even if they do arrive friendly, however, Tier 1 demons ''will'' turn on you eventually (higher spellpower will extend this duration, as well as duration of the demon itself). Also, be aware that your demons will use [[hellfire]] (but not [[torment]]) without regard for your safety. In the end, however, having a [[Brimstone fiend]] or [[balrug]] on your side will greatly increase anyone's offensive capabilities.
-Try [[Haunt]] if you want a safer option of the same level.
-==History==
-Prior to [[0.10]], this spell only summoned Tier 1 demons.  However, at the time the category included many demons that are now classified as Tier 2, such as balrugs and cacodemons.  This meant that every summon would eventually turn hostile.