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|status = Extant {{c|Most}}<br>Extinct {{c|[[Tempter Demons]], [[Princes of Hell|Princes]], [[White-eyed Demons]], and [[Knights of Hell]]}}
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|Title/Alias = [[Abomination]]s {{c|by [[angels]] and [[leviathans]]}}<br>Twisted, perverted, evil spirits {{c|by [[Bobby Singer]]}}<br>[[Ghosts]] with an ego {{c|by Bobby Singer}}
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|occupation = Various<br>Lucifers Servants {{c|[[White-eyed Demons|White-Eyed]] and [[Azazel|Yellow-Eyed]]}}<br>Chiefs of Staff {{c|[[White-eyed Demons]]}}<ref name="The Essential Supernatural">''[[The Essential Supernatural]]''</ref><br>Army Generals {{c|[[Princes of Hell]]}}<ref name="The Essential Supernatural" /><br>Torturers {{c|[[Alastair]] and [[Belphegor]]}}<br>Deal-Makers {{c|[[Crossroad Demon]]s}}<ref name="The Essential Supernatural" /><br>Henchmen {{c|[[Demons#Black-eyed Demons|Black-Eyed]] and [[Crossroad Demon]]s}}
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|text = ''"You demons. You think you're something special, but you're just spirits -- twisted, perverted, evil spirits, but end of the day, you're nothing but [[ghosts]] with an ego."''
 
|author = [[Bobby Singer]], speaking to [[Crowley]]
 
|source = [[Weekend at Bobby's]]}}
 
'''Demons''' are malevolent spirits that are the direct opposites to [[angels]]. They are created from [[Humans|human]] [[soul]]s that have endured extensive torture in [[Hell]] by [[Alastair]] and other demons. In this process, they become corrupted, extremely evil, and also very powerful. Similar to Angels, they require a [[Vessels|vessel]] to walk the Earth, though are able to roam in their smoke form. The species as a whole functions as the series' primary antagonists and are the most recurring supernatural creatures in the series.
 
   
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|You demons. You think you're something special, but you're just spirits -- twisted, perverted, evil spirits, but end of the day, you're nothing but [[ghosts]] with an ego.
|text = ''"My [[soul]] did a stint in [[Hell]], where it became demonized. Then I had to [[Possession|possess]] another person so I could traffic with the living."''
 
|author = [[Crowley]] speaking to [[Gavin MacLeod]]
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|[[Bobby Singer]], speaking to [[Crowley]]
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'''Demons''' are malevolent spiritual entities that are the direct opposites to [[angels]]. They are created from [[human]] [[soul]]s that have endured extensive torture in [[Hell]] by [[Alastair]] and other demons. In this process, they become corrupted, extremely evil, and also very powerful. Similar to Angels, they require a [[vessel]] to walk the Earth, though they are able to roam in their [[Demon smoke|smoke form]]. The species as a whole functions as the series' primary antagonists and are the most recurring supernatural creatures in the series.
==History==
 
{{Quote|''Demon Sunday school story? [[God]] prefers [[humans]] to [[angels]]. [[Lucifer]] gets jealous. And then he gets creative, and he tempts and twists a human soul into [[Lilith|the very first demon]]''.|[[Ruby]]|[[When The Levee Breaks]]}}After humans were fully evolved, God created a paradise on Earth called the [[Garden of Eden]]. He placed humanity in the Garden, and declared them his favorite creations.
 
   
He told all the angels in Heaven to bow down before the humans, and serve them. The [[Archangels|archangel]] [[Lucifer]] refused to bow down before a species that was younger, and inferior to him. He claimed that they were "flawed, and murderous." He declared war against God, and was eventually cast down to Earth.
 
 
God placed [[Gadreel]] (his most trusted angel) to guard Eden from the fallen Lucifer. Lucifer somehow managed to break past Gadreel's defense, and sneaked into the garden. As a payback to God, he corrupted Lilith's soul, and made her into the first demon.
 
 
Lucifer, still in the garden, corrupted the minds of the humans, and tricked Adam and Eve into eating the forbidden fruit. God cast humanity out of the Garden for disobeying him.
 
 
Following the creation of [[Lilith]], Lucifer personally created four demons named [[Azazel]], [[Ramiel]], [[Dagon]] and [[Asmodeus]]. These four would become known as the [[Princes of Hell]] and were Lucifer's heirs and generals of demonic armies.
 
 
Adam and Eve had two sons, named [[Cain]] and [[Abel]]. Lucifer was able to manipulate Abel into listening to him, rather than God. Cain saw what Lucifer was doing, and offered his own soul, so that Abel could go to [[Heaven]]. Lucifer agreed to the deal, but Cain had to be the one to kill Abel.
 
 
Cain obeyed, and was given a [[Mark of Cain|mark]] in return. This mark would eventually transform Cain into a demon. On Lucifer's orders, Cain trained more demons, eventually creating an army known as the [[Knight of Hell|Knights of Hell]].
 
 
In retaliation, God created a personal [[Lucifer's Cage|cage]] for Lucifer, which was locked by 66 seals. Ironically, the last seal that needed to be broken, was the death of Lilith, the first demon he created, and the reason he was placed in Hell.
 
 
At some point before being locked into the cage, Lucifer created the four [[Princes of Hell]], [[Azazel]], [[Ramiel]], [[Asmodeus]] and [[Dagon]] to serve as the rightful heirs to his throne and to lead demonic armies in the war against [[Heaven]].
 
 
Soon after, wicked and evil humans would be sentenced to Hell upon death. There, their souls were tortured, twisted and corrupted, and they became demons. Some of these demons made deals on Earth, condemning more souls to Hell, where they too would be corrupted into demons.
 
 
==Story==
 
{{Quote|''It might take centuries, but sooner or later hell will burn away your humanity. Every hell-bound soul, every one turns into something else. Turns you into us.''|[[Ruby]] to [[Dean]]|[[Malleus Maleficarum]]}}Although an ordinary demon is featured as a villain of the week in the fourth episode of the series, "[[Phantom Traveler]]", demons do not become actively involved in the show until the introduction of Azazel's "daughter"—[[Possession|possessing]] a girl named [[Meg Masters]]—in the second half of the season. She follows Sam and Dean Winchester, and later unsuccessfully sets a trap for them using their father. Following the release of hundreds of demons from the [[Devil's Gate]] at the end of [[Season 2]], demons become the greatest, most common enemies the Winchester Brothers face in the series. At the same time, Dean Winchester kills Azazel with [[the Colt]], creating a power vacuum.
 
[[File:DemonBook.jpg|thumb|right|275px|An old book depicting a demon.]]
 
 
Due to Azazel's death, the demons are initially disorganized and unable to execute their master plan. Some demons want Sam to lead them, while others follow [[Lilith]]. By the beginning of [[Season 4]], however, Lilith has taken control of most of the demons and directs them to break the [[66 Seals]] needed to free Lucifer. Under her direction, the Seals are broken, and Lilith allows Sam to kill her, thus breaking the Final Seal and setting Lucifer free. Throughout [[Season 5]], [[Lucifer]] has command over nearly all demons. Dozens sacrifice themselves to assist him in raising [[Death]]. Others serve the Horsemen [[Pestilence]] and [[Famine]], as well as the [[Whore of Babylon]]. Eventually, Lucifer is defeated and banished back to Hell.
 
 
In [[Season 6]], in the aftermath of Lucifer's re-imprisonment, most demons have fallen under the command of [[Crowley]], the current King of [[Hell]]. However, some demons, such as [[Meg Masters (Demon)|Meg]], oppose his rule. Throughout Season 6, Crowley and his demons secretly assist [[Castiel]] in finding a way to open the doors to [[Purgatory]] in order to gain access to the millions of [[monster]]s [[soul]]s inside. They succeed but Castiel betrays Crowley and absorbs all the souls for himself.
 
 
During the course of [[Season 7]], the demons take a backseat to the [[Leviathans]] as the series' main antagonists. Under Crowley's orders, the demons refrain from attacking the Winchesters, so that the boys can defeat the Leviathans though the Winchesters come into conflict with rogue demons and ones hunting Castiel. However, with the death of the Leviathan leader [[Dick Roman]] at the end of the season, the demons are now poised to return to their original role as enemies of the Winchesters, having aided in finishing the last of the Leviathans on Earth.
 
 
At the start of [[Season 8]], the Winchesters learn of a second [[The Word of God|tablet]] that holds the key to banishing all demons from Earth and closing the Gates of Hell forever. Their quest puts them in direct conflict with Crowley. Through the season, Sam and Dean come into conflict with the demons multiple times over Crowley's various goals. Eventually, after the Winchesters complete the first two of three trials needed to seal the Gates, Crowley keeps demons away from them to keep them from being used in the trial, but Sam and Dean capture him to cure him as the third trial. Crowley starts to become human, but Sam is convinced by Dean to stop after he learns from [[Naomi]] that Sam will die if he completes the trials. During the season, the Winchesters occasional enemy/ally [[Meg Masters (Demon)|Meg]] is killed. The demon [[Abaddon]] arrives in 2013 from 1958 and is defeated by Sam and Dean, but not killed. She eventually escapes after the Winchesters try to use her as the third trial and starts opposing Crowley's rule, wanting a "regime change." Sam manages to defeat her when she tries to kill Crowley, but she merely flees her vessel after it is set on fire with [[Holy Oil]] and is not killed.
 
 
In [[Season 9]], Crowley is held captive by the Winchesters at the Men of Letters base and ultimately offers a deal in exchange for the name and location of every demon on Earth. At the same time, Abaddon has [[Human Body Restoration Ritual|a ritual]] performed to have her [[Vessels|vessel]] [[Josie Sands]] restored and begins a crusade to take over Hell and Earth. Her first attempt to kill the Winchesters fails thanks to the angel [[Gadreel]]. Abaddon has since been reshaping Hell in Crowley's absence, making it more chaotic and voiding all deals, taking the souls early. After Gadreel takes full possession of Sam, Dean makes a deal with Crowley to save him: in exchange for his freedom, Crowley helps Sam expel the angel. Crowley then starts a war against Abaddon for rule of Hell. To this end, he forms a reluctant alliance with Dean to find [[the First Blade]], the only weapon that can kill a [[Knight of Hell]]. The two locate the retired demon [[Cain]], the Father of Murder and founder and slaughterer of the Knights of Hell. Cain eventually agrees to help, giving Dean the [[Mark of Cain]] so that he can wield the Blade and the location of the First Blade which is at the bottom of the ocean.
 
 
Even though Dean understands that Crowley was just using him to get the Blade, the two maintain their alliance as they need each other to defeat Abaddon who is the greater enemy. Eventually, working together, the Winchesters and Crowley find the First Blade, but Crowley takes it until they can locate Abaddon as he doesn't trust Sam and Dean not to try to kill him. Dean becomes obsessed with hunting and killing Abaddon and Sam joins him in this after learning that Abaddon is stealing [[soul]]s to create an army of demons loyal only to her. Abaddon, using Crowley's son [[Gavin MacLeod|Gavin]] as leverage, forces Crowley to help her trap and kill the Winchesters. Crowley leads them to the First Blade, but subtly warns Dean that it is a trap when telling them where to meet him. In a final confrontation, the Mark of Cain grants Dean immunity to Abaddon's power and [[telekinesis]], allowing him to gain the upper hand and finally kill her.
 
 
Sam and Dean leave Crowley alive, but take the First Blade with them. Crowley however escapes with his son to spare him from returning to his time and dying. Crowley later reveals that Cain, the Father of Murder did not want to kill and committed suicide but the Mark of Cain proved too strong, forcing his return as a demon. The same thing happens to [[Dean]] who transforms into a demon.
 
 
In [[Season 10]], Dean has become a demon. Crowley wants Dean to rule by his side, but Dean is uninterested and proves too out of control for even Crowley. As a result, Crowley helps Sam capture Dean and saves Castiel to help deal with him. Sam manages to [[Demon Curing Ritual|cure]] Dean of being a demon and he returns to hunting with his brother. At the same time, with Abaddon dead, Crowley regains control of Hell and punishes demons who transgressed against him, particularly by serving Abaddon. However, Crowley grows bored of his role and has to deal with the appearance of his mother [[Rowena MacLeod|Rowena]] who tries to manipulate him to gain power but fails. Cain eventually resurfaces, but is killed by Dean with the help of Sam, Castiel and Crowley. Eventually, Crowley helps [[Mark of Cain Removal Spell|remove]] the Mark of Cain from Dean's arm, but comes under attack by Castiel who is under [[Attack Dog Spell|a spell]] while [[Amara]] is accidentally released.
 
 
In [[Season 11]], Crowley has his demon minions take care of a young Amara, but they find her difficult and constantly hungry, going so far as to consume her demon nanny and anyone who upsets her. She eventually escapes.
 
 
Crowley later agrees to help Sam and Dean contact Lucifer. Crowley sends two demons to capture Rowena so she can look up a way to summon Lucifer using the ''[[Book of the Damned (object)|Book of the Damned]]''. The meeting ends with Lucifer escaping in Castiel's vessel and Rowena getting killed after having been secretly working for the archangel. Lucifer tortures Crowley until he becomes an obedient servant, while most of the demons willingly go back to serving him. A few go rogue for their own safety.
 
 
In ''[[We Happy Few]]'', Crowley is back on the throne and asks the demons to join him defeat Amara to make Hell great again. Unfortunately, they laugh at him, saying he has made hollow promises so far. However, a big number of demons in their smoke form, soon joined by Crowley, also in his smoke form, make a collective attack on Amara to weaken her for [[God]] and Lucifer to finish her off. They succeed but the final stage of the plan fails, and Amara defeats God. The demons presumably returned to Hell in the aftermath. They are also said to have raided Crowley's stash of souls.
 
 
In [[Season 12]], the demons are back to serving Lucifer, with two shown taking orders from him and defiantly rejecting Crowley as their king. After Lucifer is defeated and presumably sent back to his Cage, the demons return to Crowley. Some are ordered to study The Cage and use its structure to presumably create chains that can bind Lucifer. A few years back, the demons also found Nick's body and restored it for future use.
 
 
It's also revealed that the [[Princes of Hell]], long thought dead, are in fact still alive aside from [[Azazel]] who had been killed by the Winchesters years before. While on a mission for the [[British Men of Letters]], the Winchesters come into conflict with and kill [[Ramiel]]. Shortly thereafter, another Prince, [[Dagon]], begins working for Lucifer again as the protector of [[Jack (Nephilim)|his son]]. Dagon was eventually killed by [[Castiel]] while he was [[Power Granting|empowered]] by Lucifer's son, leaving [[Asmodeus]] as the only living Prince of Hell.
 
 
Discontent with Crowley continues, and two demons do eventually discover Lucifer and try to free him, but neither are aware that Lucifer's true prison is his own vessel, which Crowley has complete control over. When Crowley presents the now submissive Lucifer to an assembly of demons, Lucifer secretly threatens them to obey him and not Crowley. One of the demons, [[Drexel]], eventually offers to help Lucifer break free from the system which gives Crowley control over [[Nick]]'s body. When Drexel succeeds, the demons flock back to Lucifer while Crowley is presumably dead.
 
 
Loyalty falls completely to Lucifer when Crowley does end up dead at his own hands, in order to lock Lucifer away. The throne is vacant as a result.
 
 
In [[Season 13]], Prince of Hell [[Asmodeus]] takes the [[Ruler of Hell|throne of Hell]] as a temporary substitute for the absent Lucifer. Asmodeus commands the demons to retrieve Lucifer's newly-born son [[Jack (Nephilim)|Jack]] so the boy may inherit his legacy as heir to the throne of [[Hell]] and also set free the [[Shedim]]. Asmodeus' plans are foiled by [[Sam]] and [[Dean]].
 
 
==Characteristics==
 
==Characteristics==
 
{{Quote|They don't want anything, just death and destruction for its own sake.|Dean, describing demons}}[[File:DemonsPainting.jpg|thumb|275px|left|A painting of demons.]]
 
{{Quote|They don't want anything, just death and destruction for its own sake.|Dean, describing demons}}[[File:DemonsPainting.jpg|thumb|275px|left|A painting of demons.]]
Demons are the result of [[Humans|human]] [[soul]]s going to [[Hell]] and being tortured until no humanity is left in them, thus turning into demons - dark, malicious spirits that revel in pain, chaos, and death. According to [[Ruby]], most demons forget what it means to be human. Some have even forgotten that they were once human. In general, demons engage in torture and destruction because it is fun or to avoid being tortured themselves. Some demons, however, are true believers in [[Lucifer]]'s agenda to "cleanse" [[Earth]], and actually consider themselves morally superior to humans.
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Demons are the result of [[human]] [[soul]]s going to [[Hell]] and being tortured until no humanity is left in them, thus turning into demons - dark, malicious spirits that revel in pain, chaos, and death. According to [[Ruby]], most demons forget what it means to be human. Some have even forgotten that they were once human. In general, demons engage in torture and destruction because it is fun or to avoid being tortured themselves. Some demons, however, are true believers in [[Lucifer]]'s agenda to "cleanse" [[Earth]], and actually consider themselves morally superior to humans.
   
There are many ways of becoming a demon, from making a deal with a [[Crossroad Demon]], to being a [[witch]], and making a deal with another demon. They manifest on Earth in the form of a long, slender cloud of black smoke. Crowley appears as the only exception, appearing as a blood-red cloud. Their true forms have not been shown onscreen, however Dean has seen their true forms, before he was taken to Hell. He says they look horrible even going as far to call Ruby "one ugly broad." However, their true form has been hinted at by Azazel's cloud showing a skull-like face, and when a demon is killed by any blade it reveals a skeletal fiery organ beneath, suggesting that a demon's true form is a fiery skeletal form wreathed in fire and smoke.
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There are many ways of becoming a demon, from making a deal with a [[Crossroad Demon]], to being a [[witch]], and making a deal with another demon. They manifest on Earth in the form of a long, slender cloud of black smoke. Crowley appears as the only exception, appearing as a blood-red cloud. Their true forms have not been shown onscreen, however Dean has seen their true forms, before he was taken to Hell. He says they look horrible even going as far to call Ruby "one ugly broad."
   
Once a soul becomes a demon, it gains the basic demonic powers ([[possession]], [[Super Strength|superhuman strength]], etc.) and from there, it can work its way up the ladder to positions of greater authority and power within Hell. Often when a demon has used its powers, they leave a trace of sulfur in the nearby space, or if on a person, around the victim. This can give away the demon's presence, indicating to hunters that they are hunting a demon. Very powerful demons leave much more sulfur than average, as evidenced when Azazel kidnapped Sam. Some demons are sent back to Earth to accomplish certain tasks, such as causing disasters, spreading diseases, assassinating [[hunter]]s, or manipulating people into committing crimes that will get them sent to Hell. To do this, they have to take a vessel or "meatsuit" in order to physically exist.
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Once a soul becomes a demon, it gains the basic demonic powers ([[possession]], [[Super Strength|superhuman strength]], etc.) and from there, it can work its way up the ladder to positions of greater authority and power within Hell. Often when a demon has used its powers, they leave a trace of sulfur in the nearby space, or if on a person, around the victim. This can give away the demon's presence, indicating to hunters that they are hunting a demon. Very powerful demons leave much more sulfur than average, as evidenced when Azazel kidnapped Sam. Some demons are sent back to Earth to accomplish certain tasks, such as causing disasters, spreading diseases, assassinating [[hunter]]s, or manipulating people into committing crimes that will get them sent to Hell. To do this, they have to take a vessel or "meatsuit" in order to physically exist. While nearly all demons desire to escape Hell any chance they get, some demons actually prefer Hell, like [[Alastair]], and even have never left Hell after becoming a demon like [[Belphegor]].
   
 
[[File:Demons exorcised2.jpg|thumb|275px|Demons being exorcised.]]
 
[[File:Demons exorcised2.jpg|thumb|275px|Demons being exorcised.]]
 
When they possess humans, they usually enter through their mouths. On one occasion, a demon entered a human via the eyes (as seen in the episode ''[[Phantom Traveler]]''). Possessed humans often look exactly the same as they did before possession, the only noticeable change being that their eyes will sometimes change color (black, red, white, grey, or yellow depending on the demon possessing them). Demon possession also causes a chemical change in the circulatory system of the host; [[Demon Blood|demon blood]] is known to be a unique serum and has certain attributes when ingested. Whenever they use their powers, they leave a trace of [[sulfur]] in the form of yellow dust. [[Angels]] and other supernatural beings can see the true faces of demons underneath their vessels.
 
When they possess humans, they usually enter through their mouths. On one occasion, a demon entered a human via the eyes (as seen in the episode ''[[Phantom Traveler]]''). Possessed humans often look exactly the same as they did before possession, the only noticeable change being that their eyes will sometimes change color (black, red, white, grey, or yellow depending on the demon possessing them). Demon possession also causes a chemical change in the circulatory system of the host; [[Demon Blood|demon blood]] is known to be a unique serum and has certain attributes when ingested. Whenever they use their powers, they leave a trace of [[sulfur]] in the form of yellow dust. [[Angels]] and other supernatural beings can see the true faces of demons underneath their vessels.
   
Often under possession the human begins speaking and acting like the demon would. Upon exorcism the human - if they survived - retains no memory of their time during possession (unless they have been "awake" during possession, in which case the time of possession is a nightmare for them). The possessed humans also gain the powers of whichever demon is possessing them. Unlike angels, whose possession of a human vessel has to be with the vessel's consent, demons forcibly possess humans. People suffering from stress, fear or panic can be vulnerable to demonic possession. Demons abhor the name of [[God]] (''Christo'').
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Often under possession the human begins speaking and acting like the demon would. Upon exorcism, the human—if they survived—retains no memory of their time during possession (unless they have been "awake" during possession, in which case the time of possession is a nightmare for them, literally). The possessed humans also gain the powers of whichever demon is possessing them. Unlike angels, whose possession of a human vessel has to be with the vessel's consent, demons forcibly possess humans. People suffering from stress, fear or panic can be vulnerable to demonic possession. Demons abhor the name of [[God]] (''Christo''), and will flinch and reveal the vessels black eyes if it hears the word.
   
 
[[File:RubyTorture.jpg|thumb|left|275px|Ruby being tortured by Alastair.]]
 
[[File:RubyTorture.jpg|thumb|left|275px|Ruby being tortured by Alastair.]]
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Demons have no quarrel with killing or torturing their own kind to achieve their goals. [[Tom]], for example, tested the fake Colt by shooting his demonic "sister" [[Meg Masters (Demon)|Meg]].<ref name="Salvation">''[[Salvation]]''</ref> When pitted against other demons due to their individual goals, [[Ruby]], [[Crowley]], and Meg herself have killed their own kind without pause or remorse. High-ranking demons will casually sacrifice their underlings without hesitation. At the same time, though, some demons forge bonds with their siblings. [[Azazel]], for example, referred to Meg and Tom as his "children" and was angered when Sam and Dean exorcised Meg and killed Tom (''[[Devil's Trap]]'').
 
Demons have no quarrel with killing or torturing their own kind to achieve their goals. [[Tom]], for example, tested the fake Colt by shooting his demonic "sister" [[Meg Masters (Demon)|Meg]].<ref name="Salvation">''[[Salvation]]''</ref> When pitted against other demons due to their individual goals, [[Ruby]], [[Crowley]], and Meg herself have killed their own kind without pause or remorse. High-ranking demons will casually sacrifice their underlings without hesitation. At the same time, though, some demons forge bonds with their siblings. [[Azazel]], for example, referred to Meg and Tom as his "children" and was angered when Sam and Dean exorcised Meg and killed Tom (''[[Devil's Trap]]'').
   
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{{Quote|My [[soul]] did a stint in [[Hell]], where it became demonized. Then I had to [[Possession|possess]] another person so I could traffic with the living.|[[Crowley]] speaking to [[Gavin MacLeod]]''|[[King of the Damned]]''}}
 
[[File:Demonbeingcured.png|thumb|275px|right|A demon is "cured".]]
 
[[File:Demonbeingcured.png|thumb|275px|right|A demon is "cured".]]
 
It is revealed that demons, although being tortured and twisted human souls, can be cured. Father [[Max Thompson]], a member of [[Men of Letters]], tried to find this cure, having made several experiments, but always ending with the demons' escape. Finally, he found that it is necessary to perform it on sacred ground and use purified blood to heal a demon. He injected his own purified blood into the demon hourly eight times and after the eighth he recited the exorcism achieving the cure.<ref>''[[Clip Show]]''</ref> Sam later used this cure successfully on Dean.
 
It is revealed that demons, although being tortured and twisted human souls, can be cured. Father [[Max Thompson]], a member of [[Men of Letters]], tried to find this cure, having made several experiments, but always ending with the demons' escape. Finally, he found that it is necessary to perform it on sacred ground and use purified blood to heal a demon. He injected his own purified blood into the demon hourly eight times and after the eighth he recited the exorcism achieving the cure.<ref>''[[Clip Show]]''</ref> Sam later used this cure successfully on Dean.
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Although demons are born from twisted and tortured souls and are notorious for their vicious nature, demons under Crowley tend to act much like regular humans in that they operate in a business-like fashion and rarely exhibit unrestrained behavior. One demon explained that "You can be damned and a conscientious worker." A majority of the demons do not recall their time as a human.
 
Although demons are born from twisted and tortured souls and are notorious for their vicious nature, demons under Crowley tend to act much like regular humans in that they operate in a business-like fashion and rarely exhibit unrestrained behavior. One demon explained that "You can be damned and a conscientious worker." A majority of the demons do not recall their time as a human.
   
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Some demons also emit [[Demonic Omens|demonic omens]] in their presence. They can range from electronic failure to cattle deaths.
It is revealed in the [[Season 13]] episode "[[The Big Empty]]" that all demons go to a dimension called [[The Empty]] when they die.
 
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It is revealed by [[The Shadow]] in the [[Season 13]] episode "[[The Big Empty]]" that all demons go to a dimension called [[The Empty]] when they die. Once there, they slumber for eternity along with angels who are also sent to the dimension.
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It is also revealed that demons of separate genders tend to behave differently than the other. For example, male demons like Crowley and Azazel act in a serious business manner showing superior professionalism and use fear to get what they want. Meanwhile female demons, especially Ruby, Meg and Lilith use smooth talking and sex to manipulate people into doing what they want. They are extremely sexually inclined throwing pick-up lines into their conversations, and attempting to seduce virtually any man they meet, whether it’s to make a deal or just to satisfy their sexual pleasure.
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===The Military Hierarchy of Demons===
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*[[White-eyed Demons]] - These are [[Lucifer]]'s second-in-the-command in terms of military, because they are the Hell's demon chiefs of staff. <ref name="The Essential Supernatural" />
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*[[Yellow-eyed Demons]] - These are the demon army generals. <ref name="The Essential Supernatural" /> <ref name="Stuck in the Middle (With You)">''[[Stuck in the Middle (With You)]]''</ref>
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**[[Knights of Hell]] - The Knights of Hell are described by [[Cain]] "soldiers". Despite having black eyes, they are a lot more powerful than the average black-eyed demons.<ref name="First Born">''[[First Born]]''</ref> <ref name="The Essential Supernatural">''[[The Essential Supernatural]]''</ref>
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===The Royal Hierarchy of Demons===
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*[[Ruler of Hell]] - The King of Hell is the position and top title authority in [[Hell]].
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*[[Princes of Hell]] - They are said to be the next at the throne of [[Hell]], a claim matched only by one other demon, Lilith. <ref name="Stuck in the Middle (With You)">''[[Stuck in the Middle (With You)]]''</ref>
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*[[Ruler of the Crossroads]] - The King of crossroads is the position which is the Leader of all [[crossroads demons]].
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==Types of Demons==
 
==Types of Demons==
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[[File:Liliths4finale.jpg|thumb|225px|[[Lilith]], a white-eyed demon]]
 
[[File:Liliths4finale.jpg|thumb|225px|[[Lilith]], a white-eyed demon]]
White-eyed demons are ancient demons, [[Lilith]] being the oldest of the demon kind. They're terrifyingly powerful and they rank the highest in the hierarchy of [[Hell]]. They inspire fear in their subordinates as all other demons seem to be terrified of them. Being as powerful as they are, they were resistant to many demonic weaknesses. They were even capable of holding their own against regular [[angels]]. So far, the only known demons of this type are [[Lilith]] and [[Alastair]].
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White-eyed demons are ancient demons, [[Lilith]] being the oldest of the demon kind. They're terrifyingly powerful and they rank the highest in the hierarchy of [[Hell]] acting as the demonic chiefs of staff of some sorts according to the writers.<ref name="The Essential Supernatural" /> They inspire fear in their subordinates as all other demons seem to be terrified of them. Being as powerful as they are, they were resistant to many demonic weaknesses. They were even capable of holding their own against regular [[angels]]. So far, the only known demons of this type are [[Lilith]] and [[Alastair]].
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The yellow-eyed demons are the Princes of Hell, the first generation of demons created after [[Lilith]] and the rightful [[Ruler of Hell|rulers of Hell]]. The four Princes are [[Azazel]], [[Ramiel]], [[Asmodeus]] and [[Dagon]]. Besides having a unique durability threshold and advanced [[telekinesis]], Azazel could [[Pyrokinesis|manipulate fire]], [[Dream Walking|control dreams]], [[Electrokinesis|make electrical devices go haywire]], and could even possess [[reapers]]. The initial leader of the demon army, Azazel was the designer of the master plan to free [[Lucifer]] from [[Hell]]. He was impervious to [[holy water]] and most other conventional defenses against demons, but was finally killed by [[the Colt]]. Ramiel proved invulnerable to the [[Demon-Killing Knife|demon-killing knife]] and an [[Angel Blades|angel blade]] and only showed vulnerability to the [[Lance of Michael]]. Currently, only Asmodeus is alive after the Winchesters killed Azazel and Ramiel and [[Castiel]] killed Dagon with the help of the [[Nephilim]] [[Jack (Nephilim)|Jack]].
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The yellow-eyed demons are the Princes of Hell, the first generation of demons created after [[Lilith]] and the rightful [[Ruler of Hell|rulers of Hell]]. The four Princes are [[Azazel]], [[Ramiel]], [[Asmodeus]] and [[Dagon]]. Besides having a unique durability threshold and advanced [[telekinesis]], Azazel could [[Pyrokinesis|manipulate fire]], [[Dream Walking|control dreams]], [[Electrokinesis|make electrical devices go haywire]], and could even possess [[reapers]]. The initial leader of the demon army, Azazel was the designer of the master plan to free [[Lucifer]] from [[Hell]]. He was impervious to [[holy water]] and most other conventional defenses against demons, but was finally killed by [[the Colt]]. Ramiel proved impervious to the [[Demon-Killing Knife|demon-killing knife]] and an [[Angel Blades|angel blade]] and only showed vulnerability to the [[Lance of Michael]]. [[Dagon]] had the ability to kill angels with her bare hands. [[Castiel]] killed Dagon with the help of the [[Nephilim]] [[Jack Kline (Nephilim)|Jack]]. [[Asmodeus]] was described to be the weakest of the Princes. However, with the help of stolen [[archangel]] [[grace]], he was able to boost himself into acquiring abilities like [[shapeshifting]]. Asmodeus was later killed by the [[archangel]] [[Gabriel]], leaving the Princes of Hell extinct.
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In the Non-Canon [[Supernatural: The Animation]] is [[Azazel (Anime Series)|Azazel]] a fallen [[Angels|Angel]] and becoming to the only known Yellow-eyed Demon and the leader of the entire of the demon race.
 
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Knights of Hell are very powerful demons, said to be some of the first demons; handpicked by [[Lucifer]] himself, they were trained by [[Cain]], the Father of Murder and himself the first Knight. Legend among [[Men of Letters]] had it that the [[archangels]] have destroyed all but [[Abaddon|one]], but in truth Cain himself killed them. Knights possess a number of abilities not seen from other types of demons. They are also nearly [[Invulnerability|invulnerable]], being immune to many defenses against demons, including [[exorcism]] rites and even the [[Demon-Killing Knife|demon-killing knife]]. The only weapon that can kill one is [[the First Blade]]. With Abaddon's death and Dean being [[Demon Curing Ritual|cured]], Cain was the only Knight left until Dean ended him after Cain began killing again.
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Knights of Hell are very powerful demons, said to be some of the first demons; handpicked by [[Lucifer]] himself, they were trained by [[Cain]], the Father of Murder and himself the first Knight. Legend among [[Men of Letters]] had it that the [[archangels]] have destroyed all but [[Abaddon|one]], but in truth Cain himself killed them. Knights possess a number of abilities not seen from other types of demons. They are also nearly [[Invulnerability|invulnerable]], being resilient to many defenses against demons, including [[exorcism]] rites and even the [[Demon-Killing Knife|demon-killing knife]]. The only weapon that can kill one is [[the First Blade]]. With Abaddon's death and Dean being [[Demon Curing Ritual|cured]], Cain was the only Knight left until Dean ended him after Cain began killing again and leaving the Knights of Hell extinct.
 
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The Daeva are a type of demon, that can materialize their own form to that of a shadow which can be summoned and employed by other demons similar to hellhound.
 
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Tempter Demons are a type of demon that exist in an alternate reality. They have horns and sharp teeth.
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Tempter Demons were a type of demon that existed in an [[Apocalypse World|alternate universe]]. They had horns and sharp teeth. God [[Destruction of the Multiverse|destroyed]] [[Apocalypse World|their whole universe]] with them in it, and thus extinguishing the whole species.
 
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<p style="font-weight:400;font-size:13px;">Throughout the course of ''Supernatural'', the Winchester brothers have battled demons that are unique in some way. These are the known kinds:<gallery type="slideshow" position="center">
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File:Samhain.jpg|[[Samhain]] - The multicolor-eyed demon of Halloween
 
File:Samhain.jpg|[[Samhain]] - The multicolor-eyed demon of Halloween
 
File:DaevaShadow.jpg|A [[Daeva]] - A shadow demon
 
File:DaevaShadow.jpg|A [[Daeva]] - A shadow demon
 
File:PhantomDemon.jpg|A [[Disaster Demon]]
 
File:PhantomDemon.jpg|A [[Disaster Demon]]
 
300px-Acheri-deanlove35.jpg|A [[Acheri]]- A demon disguised as a little girl
 
300px-Acheri-deanlove35.jpg|A [[Acheri]]- A demon disguised as a little girl
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*The multicolored-eyed demon, [[Samhain]], the origin of Halloween, who can be summoned through three blood sacrifices every 600 years.
 
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*The [[Seven Deadly Sins]], the physical embodiments of the eponymous sins.
*The multicolor-eyed demon, [[Samhain]], the origin of Halloween, who can be summoned through three blood sacrifices every 600 years.
 
*The [[Seven Deadly Sins]], the physical embodiment's of the eponymous sins.
 
 
*The [[daeva]], Zoroastrian shadow demons, who are sometimes used by other demons to attack targets, but are difficult to control, and can turn on the demon controlling them. They do not seem to require a host.
 
*The [[daeva]], Zoroastrian shadow demons, who are sometimes used by other demons to attack targets, but are difficult to control, and can turn on the demon controlling them. They do not seem to require a host.
 
*[[Disaster Demon]]s, a demon that causes disasters, a rare type, each causes a specific type of disasters, both natural or man made as on the episode ''[[Phantom Traveler]]'' (causing airplane crashes). They are also quite unique, as their form on Earth resembles insects more than smoke, they enter their victims through the eyes, and only the irises turn black when possessing a victim. They can also possess inanimate objects such as cars and planes.
 
*[[Disaster Demon]]s, a demon that causes disasters, a rare type, each causes a specific type of disasters, both natural or man made as on the episode ''[[Phantom Traveler]]'' (causing airplane crashes). They are also quite unique, as their form on Earth resembles insects more than smoke, they enter their victims through the eyes, and only the irises turn black when possessing a victim. They can also possess inanimate objects such as cars and planes.
 
*The [[Acheri]], demons that appear as young girls with feline features. They do not seem to require a host.
 
*The [[Acheri]], demons that appear as young girls with feline features. They do not seem to require a host.
*Dever/Reshef - Demon of plague and pestilence and the creator of the [[Croatoan Virus]]. May be one of the demons that causes disasters. "Dever" and "Reshef" are ancient Hebrew words fo "plague", metioned in the Old Testament.
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*Dever/Reshef (theorized) - Demon of plague and pestilence and the creator of the [[Croatoan Virus]]. May be one of the demons that causes disasters. "Dever" and "Reshef" are ancient Hebrew words for "plague", metioned in the Old Testament.<ref>''[[Croatoan]]''</ref>
 
*The cambion [[Jesse Turner]], a boy born from a human [[Julia Wright|woman]] while possessed by a demon, was meant to become the Antichrist, destined to help Lucifer not only destroy humanity, but also destroy the [[Host of Heaven]]. Lucifer's presence on Earth increased his powers tremendously. Even though he was still a child, he was powerful enough to turn [[Castiel]] into a toy figure. However, thanks to Sam and Dean's encouragement, Jesse rejected his destiny and went into hiding.
 
*The cambion [[Jesse Turner]], a boy born from a human [[Julia Wright|woman]] while possessed by a demon, was meant to become the Antichrist, destined to help Lucifer not only destroy humanity, but also destroy the [[Host of Heaven]]. Lucifer's presence on Earth increased his powers tremendously. Even though he was still a child, he was powerful enough to turn [[Castiel]] into a toy figure. However, thanks to Sam and Dean's encouragement, Jesse rejected his destiny and went into hiding.
*[[Tempter Demons]] are a type of demon that exists in an [[Apocalypse World|Alternate Universe]]. They are the only known type of demon to posses horns.
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*[[Tempter Demons]] were a type of demon that existed in an [[Apocalypse World|alternate universe]]. They are the only known type of demon to possess horns. God [[Destruction of the Multiverse|destroyed]] [[Apocalypse World|their whole universe]] with them in it, and thus extinguishing the whole species.
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**The demon crowned [[Prince of Hell]] from a non-canon novel, [[Belial]] was described as having a goat like appearance, so it's possible he had horns as well.
 
*[[Green-eyed Demons]], demons that were only mentioned [[The Chitters|one time]], but never seen.
 
*[[Green-eyed Demons]], demons that were only mentioned [[The Chitters|one time]], but never seen.
 
*[[Orange-eyed Demons]] (non-canon), a rare type of demon mentioned in [[Bobby Singer's Guide to Hunting]], [[Bobby]] compared the behavior of these demons with those of the [[Karen Singer demon|demon]] who possessed his wife, [[Karen Singer|Karen]].
 
*[[Orange-eyed Demons]] (non-canon), a rare type of demon mentioned in [[Bobby Singer's Guide to Hunting]], [[Bobby]] compared the behavior of these demons with those of the [[Karen Singer demon|demon]] who possessed his wife, [[Karen Singer|Karen]].
 
*[[Moa'ah]] (non-canon), is a unique demonic breed of creature which is commonly found in Southern America. It's commonly found on land which supported massive carnage. According to [[Castiel]], it was very common to be found on The Civil War battlefields where both sides (Union and Confederate) spilled their blood on fierce battles, but they somehow wiped out to the point it was no longer detected, even by the [[angels]]. It's very presence on a land is a signal of [[the Apocalypse]].
 
*[[Moa'ah]] (non-canon), is a unique demonic breed of creature which is commonly found in Southern America. It's commonly found on land which supported massive carnage. According to [[Castiel]], it was very common to be found on The Civil War battlefields where both sides (Union and Confederate) spilled their blood on fierce battles, but they somehow wiped out to the point it was no longer detected, even by the [[angels]]. It's very presence on a land is a signal of [[the Apocalypse]].
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==Powers and Abilities==
 
After their spiritual decay is complete, demons develop supernatural abilities. It is unknown how demons' powers increase. However, it seems they do not gain it purely from age as Crowley is far more powerful than Meg and Ruby, despite being hundreds of years younger than them.
 
===Low-Level Powers===
 
These abilities are possessed by all demons.
 
*'''Demonic [[Possession]]''' - Like angels, most demons (only known exceptions are [[Acheri]] and [[Daeva]]) require a human vessel or "meatsuit" to travel on Earth. Unlike angels, they do not need a person's consent. Also unlike angels, demons can possess corpses. It is easier to take control of people who are in states of heightened emotions or fear. When possessing a human, the Demon invades their muscles, bones and brains and can also access their host's memories while possessing them (even if it is a brief possession). This ability can be thwarted by [[Anti-possession tattoo]]s. Also under certain circumstances, the person being possessed can regain control if his or her will is strong enough. They can also possess humans who are already possessed by an angel (and probably by another demon), but the only problem is the angel can neutralize it, because angels are naturally stronger than demons. In many cases, the demon will ride the host hard for fun and once they vacate, the host will die. Some demons appear to have preferences when possess someone, [[Lilith]] likes to possess young girls, the [[Seven Deadly Sins]] appeared to prefer vessels guilty of the sins they embodied, and the [[Disaster Demon]]s to possess people who were in a mentally weakened state caused by fear.
 
*'''[[Electromagnetic Interference]]''' - Demons, like spirits, often disrupt nearby electronics with their presence. Large numbers of demons can cause thunder storms.
 
*'''[[Flight]]''' - Only when in their smoke forms.
 
*'''[[Immortality]]''' - Demons have an indefinitely long lifespan and an arrested aging process. They are also immune to diseases. Likewise, their vessels will never die nor age while possessed.
 
*'''[[Invulnerability]]''' - Injuries that would be fatal to humans, such as broken necks or gunshot wounds, have very little - if any - effect on demons. They can only be killed by special weapons or rituals. Unlike angels, they don't always heal their vessels. If the "meatsuit" receives too much damage, they may simply find another human to possess, leaving their former vessel to die.
 
[[File:DemonThrowsSam.jpg|thumb|250px|A demon throws Sam backwards with ease.]]
 
*'''[[Super Stamina]]''' - Demons never tire, and do not require food, water, oxygen, or sleep to sustain themselves. Sam states that they also do not get hot or cold and Dean states they do not need to urinate.
 
*'''[[Super Strength]]''' - Demons possess superior physical strength compared to that of humans; capable of physically overpowering humans. Demons can also overpower most monsters. Once, a demon ripped open an airplane hatch with over 2 tons of pressure at over 1,000 feet above the ground easily.<ref name="Phantom Traveler">''[[Phantom Traveler]]''</ref> Even lower demons can overpower hives of vampires and even killed a wendigo without the use of fire. Also lower demons can slaughter small armies of humans and rip humans to pieces with ease. The higher ranking the demon, the stronger it is. The highest ranking demons can overpower most types of angels, short of archangels.
 
*'''[[Supernatural Perception]]''' - Demons are able to see hidden supernatural activity and beings, such as Reapers, ghosts, and hellhounds.
 
*'''[[Super Senses]]''' - Demons have an enhanced sense of smell and taste, demonstrated as Crowley could identify Castiel was in Dean's Impala and that he and Raphael had been using dog's blood. A demon possessing a [[Waitress (Demon)|waitress]] claimed she could smell Sam's soul. 
 
===Mid-Level Powers===
 
Used by some (mostly upper and some mid-tier), but not all, black-eyed demons, as well as higher-ranking demons.
 
*'''[[Biokinesis]]''' - Some demons can manipulate the biology of other beings. Azazel, for example, was able to torture Dean by causing him to hemorrhage. Meg was also able to cause Crowley to cough up blood in a similar manner. [[Astaroth]] stopped [[Elizabeth]]'s heart with a wave of her hand and Abaddon caused people to bleed from their eyes. Crowley was even able to cause a girl to [[Molecular Combustion|explode]] by snapping his fingers.
 
*'''[[Electrokinesis]]''' - Displayed by Azazel and Crowley. They could manipulate electronic equipment to their will. Also the [[Seven Deadly Sins|higher demon]] possessing [[Isaac]]'s corpse was able to switch on an old radio.
 
*'''[[Invisibility]]''' - Some demons can become invisible to humans.
 
*[[File:JessPyro.jpg|thumb|250px|Brady kills Jessica with pyrokinesis.]]'''[[Pyrokinesis]]''' - Some demons can generate and manipulate fire. [[Azazel]] and (probably) [[Brady]] have demonstrated this ability. Crowley can also manipulate fire; he has lit a fireplace by raising his hand, extinguished a Holy Fire circle by snapping his fingers, and also pretended to set himself on fire.
 
*'''[[Telepathy]]''' - Dean mentions that some demons can read minds. Envy used this ability to gain intimate knowledge about Tamara's past without ever encountering her before or possessing her. 
 
*'''[[Soul Reading]]''' - Some demons, particularly Crossroad Demons, can assess the condition of one's soul.
 
*'''[[Spells|Spell Casting]]''' - Some demons can practice witchcraft, much like witches, like altering the range/space they occupy. Other demons are adept in [[Enochian sigil|Enochian]] magic which they use to protect themselves from Angels. Alastair knew of a [[Angel Banishing Spell|spell]] that could allow him to banish an angel back to Heaven. [[Meg Masters (Demon)|Meg]] and [[Casey]] knew of spells that they could use while inside a Devil's Trap, allowing them to break free. Astaroth was extremely skilled in magic and used it to kill witches, almost kill Dean and severely hurt Ruby. 
 
*'''[[Teleportation]]''' - White-eyed Demons, Princes of Hell, Knights of Hell, Crossroad Demons, and powerful Black-eyed Demons are able to teleport from one place to another, without occupying the space in between.
 
*'''[[Terrakinesis]]''' - Some demons can create small earthquakes. This was once used to destroy a Devil's Trap drawn by Kevin Tran. Abaddon was also able to create an earthquake with her presence that broke a Devil's Trap restraining Crowley. 
 
*'''[[Voice Mimicry]]''' - Crowley was able to mimic his original hosts voice while possessing Mrs. Tran in order to taunt the Winchesters. Though never confirmed, it is hinted at that Ruby may have been the one that sent Sam a voice text of Dean, distorting what Dean would have really said.
 
*'''[[Thermokinesis]]''' - Certain demons such as Lilith and Crowley can emit great heat through their skin resulting in severe burns to whatever they touch. Lilith used this power to scald Sam when forcefully kissing him and later to burn through a Devil's Trap. Crowley once caused Ruby's knife to burn red hot by merely snapping his fingers, forcing Dean to drop it.<ref>''[[We Need To Talk About Kevin]]''</ref>
 
*'''[[Weather Manipulation]]''' - Some demons such as Meg and Father Gil are able to alter the weather to a limited extent such as creating sudden gusts of wind. More powerful demons like Azazel can create stronger winds and Abaddon could trigger thunder and lightning merely by screaming.
 
*'''[[Regeneration]]''' - At least some demons can heal their hosts from any physical injury they sustain. Meg was able to heal several broken bones after falling from a window. Crowley, Meg and Ruby have all been shot on several occasions and show no signs of injury following the incident. Crowley has also healed his vessel after being severely burned by an angels white light and being stabbed through the shoulder by an angel blade. However, after leaving their host, any injuries the body has sustain reappear and the host dies. Oddly, while Crowley has vacated his vessel several times, many of his injuries did not reappear on his host. 
 
*'''[[Telekinesis]]''' - Demons can move or suspend objects and other beings with their minds. Higher ranking demons can use this ability to pin their victims to walls or kill people by snapping their necks.
 
===High-Level Powers===
 
[[Knight of Hell|Knights of Hell]], [[Princes of Hell]], [[White-eyed Demons]], [[Samhain]] and [[Crowley]] as the King of Hell are the only ones to use these powers. They also possess all the previous abilities at enhanced levels and are incredibly strong. Lilith and Alastair are known to be powerful enough to fight and even overpower most angels on the celestial chain of command. They will still flee when confronted by Archangels.
 
[[File:Liliths_powers.png|250px|thumb|Lilith uses her White Light to obliterate the police station.]]
 
*'''Advanced [[Biokinesis]] '''- Azazel was able to cause internal bleeding by merely looking at someone. Alastair is able to make humans grip their chests and fall down. Abaddon is able to cause permanent blindness and Asmodeus is able to choke both demons and humans with a wave of his hand.
 
*'''Advanced [[Teleportation]] '''- High ranking demons such as Azazel, Alastair, and Crowley can easily teleport themselves back and forth between Earth and Hell, without the need for any complex summoning ritual or assistance. This however, varied among high-tier demons, as some were kept imprisoned due to unknown reasons and methods.
 
*'''[[Animal Communication]]''' - Crowley displayed the ability to understand [[Olivette]] when she was communicating with him in the form of a hamster.
 
*'''[[Dream Walking]]''' - Displayed by [[Azazel]] only on the [[special children]]. He could enter and control the dreams of his targets and [[Crowley]] in a deleted scene for ''[[Brother's Keeper]]'' on the [[season 10]] DVD Crowley displayed this ability to visit [[Dean]] in his dreams.
 
*'''[[Mental Manipulation]]''' -Displayed by Crowley only, he was able to grant his illiterate son the ability to read simply by touching his head.
 
*'''Advanced [[Immunity]]''' - As a general rule, the more powerful the demon, the more resistant they are to harm and common anti-demon methods such as salt and [[holy water]]. High ranking demons like Alastair are immune to the Killing Touch of normal angels and both he and Abaddon are immune to the killing effects of the Demon-killing knife though it causes them pain. The [[Knight of Hell|Knights of Hell]] could only be killed by [[the First Blade]] and Cain, the original Knight, is completely immune to the knife to the point it doesn't even hurt him. Azazel is completely immune to holy water, and salt. He is so far the only demon shown to have immunity to those anti-demon methods. White-eyed demons, The Princes, Cain, Samhain had near-to-complete immunity to the [[Demon-Killing Knife|demon-killing knife]]. Abaddon could only be incapacitated by it.
 
*'''[[Memory Manipulation]]''' - Displayed by Crowley and Azazel. Crowley stated that he "scrubbed" Kevin's short term memory and Azazel was able to erase Dean's memory of his conversation with [[Tessa]].<ref>''[[In My Time of Dying]]''</ref>
 
**'''Memory Extraction''' - By inserting part of her essence into her victim, Abaddon could access their memories (even their subconscious memories) and gain information about what they had seen and heard.
 
*'''[[Exorcism]]''' - Displayed by Abaddon and (possibly) Lilith. She forced a demon out of its host and back to Hell by choking its vessel. Lilith also claimed that she sent Ruby to Hell and then possessed her vessel.
 
*'''[[Smiting]]''' - [[Cain]], one of the first and the most powerful demons, displayed the power to smite other demons similar to angels, but with a red glow rather than a white one. The [[Princes of Hell|Prince of Hell]] [[Asmodeus]] was able to smite demons in an identical manner to angels just by clenching his fist.
 
*'''[[Molecular Combustion]]''' - Simply by touching an angel, [[Dagon]] was able to make them combust into dust. [[Asmodeus]] was able to turn a man to dust with just a wave of his hand.
 
*'''[[Sedation]]''' - Crowley was able to render an entire diner full of people unconscious in the blink of an eye.
 
*'''[[Shapeshifting]]''' - The [[Princes of Hell|Prince of Hell]] [[Asmodeus]] was able to seamlessly change his shape into those of other people.
 
*'''[[Photokinesis]]''' - Used by Lilith (''[[Jus In Bello]]'', ''[[No Rest for the Wicked]]''), Samhain (''[[It's the Great Pumpkin, Sam Winchester]]'') and Asmodeus ''([[The Rising Son]])''. High ranking demons can use this to generate massive amounts of destructive energy that can obliterate large areas. This ability is extremely rare and are otherwise present only by angelic beings.
 
===Special Powers===
 
These powers can generally only be accessed in the context of a Deal or performed in Hell.
 
*'''[[Healing]] (by deals)''' - In the context of a deal, crossroads demons can heal themselves and others of any wound as demonstrated by Azazel and Crowley.
 
*'''[[Reality Warping]] (by deals)''' - Crossroads demons, and a few other Demons can grant humans a wish in exchange for their souls. It is worth noting that Azazel did not need to take souls, and could grant wishes from his own power, which he did in exchange for permission to enter the homes of special children, on their 6-month birthday. Lilith also claimed she could make deals without taking a soul but this was never confirmed. While in Hell, demons can alter reality to torture people in ways that are beyond human imagination. One of the reasons Alastair despises being on Earth is because reality is "too concrete" and there are too few resources for torturing people efficiently.
 
*'''[[Resurrection]] (by deals)''' - One of the wishes demons can grant is the resurrection of a loved one. Crowley claims that, since he is now the King of Hell, he is strong enough to resurrect anybody in his care without a deal. Azazel also displayed resurrecting, the young John Winchester after he killed him, in the context of a deal. He couldn't however resurrect Dean and instead, he possessed a Reaper, who he used to do it for him. When [[Luther Shrike]] managed to leverage him with [[Barthamus' bones|his bones]], Barthamus was forced to resurrect him after dragging Luther's soul to Hell.
 
*'''[[Shapeshifting]]''' - Demons can take any form they wish while in Hell. Several demons were able to take the appearance of Sam and Dean while torturing Bobby Singer in Hell.
 
*'''[[Mind Control]]''' - The Seven Deadly Sins each possess the ability to force humans to carry out lethal actions based around the sin they represent. For example, Envy forced a woman to kill another to obtain a pair of shoes, Sloth forced a family to remain seated so they would dehydrate and starve to death and Gluttony forced Isaac to drink drain cleaner. This ability appears to be unique to the Seven Deadly Sins.
 
*'''Summoning''' - [[Samhain]] was able to summon ghosts, zombies and other supernatural creatures. He is the only demon known to possess this ability.
 
*'''[[Power Granting]]''' - Through deals, demons are able to turn [[humans]] into [[witches]] that harness demonic power. After Luther blackmailed him with [[Barthamus' bones|his bones]], [[Barthamus]] was forced to resurrect him and grant Luther [[immortality]], particularly on his property where Luther [[invulnerability|couldn't be killed]].
 
 
==Weaknesses==
 
===Banishing, Harming, Misleading or Trapping===
 
<gallery type="slideshow">
 
Salt.jpg|A salt line being formed
 
HolyWaterBurn.jpg|A demon being tortured with Holy Water
 
DevilTrap.jpg|A demon held in a Devil's Trap
 
IronBurns.jpg|An iron chain burns this demon.
 
PaloSanto.jpg|A Palo Santo stake
 
FleshSigil.jpg|A flesh sigil carved into [[Brady]]'s chest
 
MegFire.jpg|Meg being burned by Holy Fire.
 
Abaddonburning.png|Abaddon burning with Holy Fire
 
</gallery>
 
*'''[[Devil's trap (object)|Devil's Trap]]''' - This can bind, imprison and overpower demons.
 
**'''[[Devil's Trap Bullets]]''' - A faster/more practical way to trap and overpower most demons.
 
**'''[[Supernatural Handcuffs]]''' - A faster/more practical way to trap and overpower demons without harming or killing their [[vessel]].
 
*'''[[Holy water]]''' - Holy water burns most demons that come into contact with it.
 
*'''The word "Christo"''' - The pronunciation of this word makes nearby demons reveal their demonic eyes.<ref name="Phantom Traveler" />
 
*'''[[Exorcism]]''' - Demons can be exorcised and sent back to [[Hell]] using many forms of this ritual.
 
**'''Reverse Exorcism''' - It can prevent a demon from leaving a [[vessel]] if they try to escape torture, interrogation, etc.
 
*'''[[Jim Murphy's Knife]]''' - Even a [[Meg Masters (Demon)|higher black-eyed demon]] avoided being hit by this knife, which implies that it can at least harm or maybe even kill some demons.
 
*'''[[Anti-possession tattoo|Anti-possession Sigil]]''' - It can prevent a demon from possessing someone; usually used as a tattoo by [[hunter]]s.
 
*'''Anti-Exorcism Sigil''' - By carving a particular sigil into a demon's possessed flesh, it is possible to lock the demon within its [[vessel]]; this can prevent a demon from escaping torture or interrogation, but also can be used by the demon to prevent themselves from being exorcised.<ref>''[[The Devil You Know]]''</ref>
 
*'''[[Ghosts]]''' - Ghosts can pull Demons from their vessels as shown when [[John]]'s spirit grabs the powerful [[Princes of Hell|Prince of Hell]] [[Azazel]].
 
*'''[[Churches|Hallowed Ground]]''' - Low level demons are unable to enter hallowed ground.<ref name="Salvation" />
 
*'''[[Hex Bag]]s''' - Hex bags can be used to hide people from demons. [[Defigere Et Depurgare|A variant]] also could harm and kill demons.
 
*'''[[Holy Oil|Holy Fire]]''' - Holy fire could destroy a demon's [[vessel]] and is capable of killing some of them.
 
*'''[[Iron]]''' - Most demons are vulnerable to iron and contact with it burns their skin.
 
*'''[[Palo Santo]]''' - Holy Wood that effects demons in the same way as holy water. It is capable of harming and immobilizing even higher level black-eyed demons like the [[Seven Deadly Sins]], while also making it easier for them to be exorcised.<ref>''[[The Magnificent Seven]]''</ref>
 
*'''[[Demon Curing Ritual|Demon Cure]]''' - A demon could become a human again by this ritual.
 
**'''[[Purified Blood]]''' - Main substance for curing demons, it is also capable of harming them.
 
*'''[[Salt]]''' - Most demons are unable to cross a line of salt and could be harmed and tortured by it.
 
**'''Ingestion of [[Salt]]''' - Under some circumstances, the ingestion of large quantities of salt can force a demon to vacate its host.<ref>''[[I Believe The Children Are Our Future]]''</ref>
 
*'''[[Hyperbolic pulse generator]]''' - This device emits a force that can effectively exorcise a demon or an angel from their vessel.
 
===Killing===
 
====Entities====
 
Possessing the Mark of Cain is an exception to many of the beings that can kill Demons. It has been shown that only the first blade when used by a being marked with the Mark of Cain can kill another so marked. Even Death said he could not do so unless Dean passed on the Mark first.
 
*'''[[Angels]]''' - Angels are capable of overpowering and [[smiting]] most demons. Higher [[Archangels|ones]] can kill even the oldest demons. It is unknown if regular Angels can kill Knights or Princes, although this seems unlikely, as angels have been overpowered in many confrontations with them.
 
*'''[[Hellhounds]]''' - Hellhounds could overpower and kill demons.
 
*'''High-tier Demons''' - Stronger demons can overpower or even smite lower demons.
 
*'''[[Special Children]]''' - Demons are vulnerable to a special child's powers and could be killed by them. [[Sam|A Special Child]] was able to kill the powerful [[White-eyed Demons|White-eyed Demon]] [[Alastair]].
 
*'''[[Cambion]]s''' - A cambion who is destined to be anti-christ, is able to immobilize, silence, exorcise and control low-level demons. It is unknown how they would fare against more powerful demons.
 
*'''[[Nephilim]]''' - While [[Power Granting|empowering]] the [[Seraphim]] [[Castiel]], [[Jack (Nephilim)|Jack]] was able to grant him the power to easily overpower, [[Power Negation|render powerless]] and kill the [[Princes of Hell|Prince of Hell]] [[Dagon]], one of the most powerful demons to ever live. Additionally, when Jack became angry, the Prince of Hell [[Asmodeus]] fled rather than face Jack in battle.
 
*'''[[Primordial Entities]]''' - Primordial beings such as [[God]], [[Amara]], [[Death]], and the [[Archangels]] can easily smite any demon.
 
====Weapons, Rituals and Spells====
 
*'''[[Angel Blades]]''' - Angel blades are capable of killing most demons. Princes and Knights have shown to be immune to Angel Blades.
 
*'''[[Fire|Burning]] their Human Remains''' - Burning a demon's original [[human]] bones is capable of killing them, causing both the demon in question and their [[vessel]] to burn to ash.
 
*'''[[Death's Scythe]]''' - This scythe is capable of killing demons.<ref>''[[Two Minutes to Midnight]]''</ref>
 
*'''[[Demon bomb]]''' - This [[spell]] could kill demons.
 
*'''[[Hand of God]]''' - The power of the Hand of God is capable of reducing a demon into dust.
 
*'''[[Magic]]''' - Demons could be restrained, harmed and killed by magic.
 
*'''[[Demon-Killing Knife]]''' - This knife could injure and kill most demons. Princes and Knights have shown to be immune.
 
*'''[[The Colt]]''' - Since this gun can kill anything but [[Lucifer]] and other four beings in the existence, it's capable of killing demons.
 
*'''[[The First Blade]]''' - The First Blade, combined with power from the [[Mark of Cain]], is capable of killing demons.
 
*'''[[Virgin Sacrifice Spell]] (possibly)''' - [[Ruby]] claimed to know a spell that would destroy any demon within a one-mile radius.<ref>''[[Jus In Bello]]''</ref>
 
*'''[[Lance of Michael]]''' - Angelic weapon created by the [[archangel]] [[Michael]] to slowly and painfully kill [[Lucifer]]. Will kill any demon stabbed with it causing them to [[Molecular Combustion|explode into dust]]. It was able to kill the very powerful Prince of Hell [[Ramiel]].
 
*'''[[Demon Blood|Blood]] Draining''' - [[Sam]] and [[Ruby]] were able to kill [[Cindy McKellan's demon|a demon]] by draining all of her blood for Sam to use to fuel [[Special Children|his powers]].
 
 
==Known Demons==
 
==Known Demons==
 
<gallery type="slideshow" navigation="true">
 
<gallery type="slideshow" navigation="true">
 
File:Azazel_demon.jpg|Azazel, a Prince of Hell|link=Azazel
 
File:Azazel_demon.jpg|Azazel, a Prince of Hell|link=Azazel
  +
Dagon Yellow Eyes.gif|Dagon, a Prince of Hell|link=Dagon
  +
Asmodeus Yellow Eyes.jpg|Asmodeus, a Prince of Hell|link=Asmodeus
 
File:Liliths_eyes.png|Lilith - Season 3|link=Lilith
 
File:Liliths_eyes.png|Lilith - Season 3|link=Lilith
 
File:Liliths4finale.jpg|Lilith - Season 4|link=Lilith
 
File:Liliths4finale.jpg|Lilith - Season 4|link=Lilith
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File:302-demon_ruby.jpg|Ruby - Season 3|link=Ruby
 
File:302-demon_ruby.jpg|Ruby - Season 3|link=Ruby
 
File:Ruby_cortese.jpg|Ruby - Season 4|link=Ruby
 
File:Ruby_cortese.jpg|Ruby - Season 4|link=Ruby
Abaddon.jpg|Resurgence of Abaddon, a Knight of Hell.
+
Abaddon.jpg|Resurgence of Abaddon, a Knight of Hell|link=Abaddon
  +
Crossroads.jpg|Guy, a crossroad demon
 
Screenshot (2).png|Dean Winchester
 
Screenshot (2).png|Dean Winchester
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
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*[[Lilith]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Lilith]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Alastair]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Alastair]] {{c|deceased}}
  +
 
===[[Princes of Hell]]===
 
===[[Princes of Hell]]===
 
*[[Azazel]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Azazel]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Ramiel]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Ramiel]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Dagon]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Dagon]] {{c|deceased}}
*[[Asmodeus]]
+
*[[Asmodeus]] {{c|deceased}}
  +
*[[Azazel (Apocalypse World)]] {{c|deceased}}
  +
 
===[[Knight of Hell|Knights of Hell]]===
 
===[[Knight of Hell|Knights of Hell]]===
 
*[[Abaddon]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Abaddon]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Cain]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Cain]] {{c|deceased}}
*[[Dean]] {{c|[[Demon Curing Ritual|cured]]}}
+
*[[Dean Winchester]] {{c|[[Demon Curing Ritual|cured]]}}
  +
*[[Demon Dean (Proverbs 17:3)|Alternate Dean]]
  +
 
===[[Crossroad Demons]]===
 
===[[Crossroad Demons]]===
 
*[[Dean's Crossroad Demon]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Dean's Crossroad Demon]] {{c|deceased}}
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*[[Abaddon's Henchmen]] {{c|unknown}}
 
*[[Abaddon's Henchmen]] {{c|unknown}}
 
*[[Abaddon's protégé]] {{c|exorcised}}
 
*[[Abaddon's protégé]] {{c|exorcised}}
  +
*[[Abraxas]] {{c|deceased}}
  +
*[[Abraxas' Friend]] {{c|deceased}}
  +
*[[Ada's Demon]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Alastair's Henchmen]] {{c|two deceased, one exorcised, two unknown}}
 
*[[Alastair's Henchmen]] {{c|two deceased, one exorcised, two unknown}}
 
*[[Aldo]] {{c|unknown}}
 
*[[Aldo]] {{c|unknown}}
*[[Amelia Novak demon]] {{c|exorcised}}
+
*[[Amelia Novak's Demon]] {{c|exorcised}}
  +
*[[Anthony]] {{c|exorcised}}
  +
*[[Ardat]] {{c|deceased}}
  +
*[[Asmodeus' Guard]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Asmodeus' Messenger]] {{c|exorcised}}
 
*[[Asmodeus' Messenger]] {{c|exorcised}}
 
*[[Asmodeus's Victims]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Asmodeus's Victims]] {{c|deceased}}
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*[[Bobby Singer demon]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Bobby Singer demon]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Brady]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Brady]] {{c|deceased}}
  +
*[[Brandon Favors]] {{c|unknown}}
  +
*[[Bunker Incursion Demons]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Casey]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Casey]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Captured Demon]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Captured Demon]] {{c|deceased}}
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*[[Demon (The Bad Seed)]]
 
*[[Demon (The Bad Seed)]]
 
*[[Deputy Demon]] {{c|unknown}}
 
*[[Deputy Demon]] {{c|unknown}}
*[[Dermott Culp]] {{c|deceased}}
+
*[[Dermott Culp's demon]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Dipper]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Dipper]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Drew Neely]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Drew Neely]] {{c|deceased}}
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*[[Father Gil]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Father Gil]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[FBI Demon]] {{c|exorcised}}
 
*[[FBI Demon]] {{c|exorcised}}
  +
*[[First Demon Nanny]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Gerald]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Gerald]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Grab]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Grab]] {{c|deceased}}
  +
*[[Gregor]] {{c|deceased}}
  +
*[[Gregor's Henchmen]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Gordon's Captive]] {{c|exorcised}}
 
*[[Gordon's Captive]] {{c|exorcised}}
 
*[[Harrington]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Harrington]] {{c|deceased}}
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*[[Karen Singer demon]] {{c|exorcised}}
 
*[[Karen Singer demon]] {{c|exorcised}}
 
*[[Kevin's Demon Guards]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Kevin's Demon Guards]] {{c|deceased}}
  +
*[[Kipling]] {{c|deceased}}
  +
*[[Kipling's Henchmen]] {{c|two deceased, three alive, one presumably deceased, four unknown}}
 
*[[Linda's Attacker]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Linda's Attacker]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Lilith's Assassins]] {{c|two deceased, one exorcised}}
 
*[[Lilith's Assassins]] {{c|two deceased, one exorcised}}
 
*[[Lilith's Entourage]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Lilith's Entourage]] {{c|deceased}}
  +
*[[Lucifer's Crowley Hunters]]
 
*[[Lucifer's Guards]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Lucifer's Guards]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Lucifer Loyalists]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Lucifer Loyalists]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Lisa and Ben's Captors]] {{c|five deceased, three alive}}
 
*[[Lisa and Ben's Captors]] {{c|five deceased, three alive}}
 
*[[Lisa Braeden demon]] {{c|exorcised}}
 
*[[Lisa Braeden demon]] {{c|exorcised}}
  +
*[[Malfayan]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Marco]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Marco]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Marcus]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Marcus]] {{c|deceased}}
  +
*[[Martin Hayward]] {{c|unknown}}
  +
*[[Meg and Kevin's Demon Kidnappers]]
 
*[[Meg Masters (Demon)|Meg]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Meg Masters (Demon)|Meg]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Meg's Captors]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Meg's Captors]] {{c|deceased}}
*[[Meg's Minion]]
+
*[[Meg's Minion]] {{c|deceased}}
*[[Merrick]]
+
*[[Merrick]] {{c|unknown}}
 
*[[Messenger Demon]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Messenger Demon]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Monster Prison Guards]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Monster Prison Guards]] {{c|deceased}}
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*[[Nebbishy Demon]]
 
*[[Nebbishy Demon]]
 
*[[Nebraska Factory Guards]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Nebraska Factory Guards]] {{c|deceased}}
  +
*[[Nick's Henchmen]] {{c|one deceased, one unknown}}
 
*[[Niveus Guard]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Niveus Guard]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Niveus Warehouse Guards]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Niveus Warehouse Guards]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Nora's demon]] {{c|exorcised}}
 
*[[Nora's demon]] {{c|exorcised}}
  +
*[[Nun Demons]] {{c|exorcised}}
 
*[[Old Woman demon]]
 
*[[Old Woman demon]]
 
*[[Orderly Demon]]
 
*[[Orderly Demon]]
 
*[[Pestilence's assistant]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Pestilence's assistant]] {{c|deceased}}
*[[Peter Kent demon]] {{c|[[Demon Curing Ritual|cured]]}}
+
*[[Peter Kent (Demon)]] {{c|[[Demon Curing Ritual|cured]]}}
 
*[[Pimp Demon]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Pimp Demon]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Rachel Nave (demon)|Rachel Nave]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Rachel Nave (demon)|Rachel Nave]] {{c|deceased}}
*[[Unnamed Demon (Stuck in the Middle (With You))|Ramiel's Female Protector]] {{c|deceased}}
 
 
*[[Ramiel's Protector]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Ramiel's Protector]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Raul]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Raul]] {{c|deceased}}
*[[Red]] {{c|deceased}}
+
*[[Red]] {{c|unknown}}
*[[Rodger]] {{c|deceased}}
+
*[[Rodger's demon]] {{c|deceased}}
*[[Rodger's wife]]
+
*[[Rodger's wife's demon]]
 
*[[Rosco]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Rosco]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Rosco's Partner]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Rosco's Partner]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Ruby]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Ruby]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Sam Winchester imposter]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Sam Winchester imposter]] {{c|deceased}}
  +
*[[Second Demon Nanny]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Siege Demons]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Siege Demons]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Sierra]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Sierra]] {{c|deceased}}
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*[[Thomas]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Thomas]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Tom]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Tom]] {{c|deceased}}
  +
*[[Tom Wepram's demon]] {{c|deceased}}
*[[Trucker (demon)|Trucker Demon]])
 
  +
*[[Trucker (demon)|Trucker Demon]]
 
*[[Trish]] {{c|unknown}}
 
*[[Trish]] {{c|unknown}}
 
*[[Two-Faced Demon]]
 
*[[Two-Faced Demon]]
 
*[[Viggo]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Viggo]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Waitress (Demon)|Waitress]] {{c|exorcised}}
 
*[[Waitress (Demon)|Waitress]] {{c|exorcised}}
  +
*[[Wally's Attacker]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Winchester imposters]] {{c|unknown}}
 
*[[Winchester imposters]] {{c|unknown}}
 
*[[Wingman Demon]] {{c|unknown}}
 
*[[Wingman Demon]] {{c|unknown}}
   
===Special Demons===
+
===Unknown Demon Type===
  +
*[[Belphegor]] {{c|deceased}}
  +
  +
===[[Special Demons]]===
 
*[[Acheri]]
 
*[[Acheri]]
 
*[[Daeva]]
 
*[[Daeva]]
 
*[[Disaster Demon]] {{c|exorcised}}
 
*[[Disaster Demon]] {{c|exorcised}}
*[[Croatoan]]
 
 
*[[Green-eyed Demons]] {{c|mentioned only}}
 
*[[Green-eyed Demons]] {{c|mentioned only}}
 
*[[Samhain]] {{c|exorcised}}
 
*[[Samhain]] {{c|exorcised}}
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**[[Seven Deadly Sins#Wrath|Wrath]] {{c|exorcised}}
 
**[[Seven Deadly Sins#Wrath|Wrath]] {{c|exorcised}}
 
*[[Succubi]] {{c|mentioned only}}
 
*[[Succubi]] {{c|mentioned only}}
*[[Tempter Demons]]
+
**[[Succubi (Comics)]]
  +
*[[Tempter Demons]] {{c|extinct}}
  +
 
===Cambion===
 
===Cambion===
 
*[[Jesse Turner]]
 
*[[Jesse Turner]]
  +
===Non-Canon===
 
  +
===Non-Canon ===
*[[Azazel (Anime Series)]]
 
  +
*[[Azazel (Anime Series)]] {{c|angel turned demon, deceased}}
 
*[[Agrat Bat Mahlat]] {{c|unseen; tie-in Novels only}}
 
*[[Agrat Bat Mahlat]] {{c|unseen; tie-in Novels only}}
 
*[[Belial]] {{c|tie-in Novels only}}
 
*[[Belial]] {{c|tie-in Novels only}}
 
*[[Eisheth]] {{c|tie-in Novels only}}
 
*[[Eisheth]] {{c|tie-in Novels only}}
  +
*[[Gayle's Demon (Anime Series)]]
 
*[[H]] {{c|tie-in Novels only}}
 
*[[H]] {{c|tie-in Novels only}}
*Judas {{c|tie-in Novels only}}
+
*[[Judas Iscariot]] {{c|tie-in Novels only}}
  +
*[[Meg's Demon (Anime Series)]] {{c|deceased}}
 
*[[Moa'ah]] {{c|tie-in Novels only}}
 
*[[Moa'ah]] {{c|tie-in Novels only}}
 
*[[Orange-eyed Demons]] {{c|mentioned in [[Bobby Singer's Guide to Hunting]]}}
 
*[[Orange-eyed Demons]] {{c|mentioned in [[Bobby Singer's Guide to Hunting]]}}
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==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
As the primary antagonist of the series, Demons, along with [[Angels]], are arguably the most recurring supernatural creatures in the series, appearing in a total of over 100 episodes.
+
As the primary antagonist of the series, Demons, along with [[Angels]], are the most recurring supernatural creatures in the series, appearing in a total of over 100 episodes.
 
*[[Season 1]]
 
*[[Season 1]]
**''[[Pilot]]'' {{c|silhouette; first appearance of a [[Princes of Hell|Prince of Hell]]}}
+
**''[[Pilot]]'' {{c|silhouette; first appearance of a [[Prince of Hell]]}}
**''[[Phantom Traveler]]'' {{c|first appearance of a [[Disaster Demon]]}}
+
**''[[Phantom Traveler]]'' {{c|first appearance of a [[Special Demons|Special Demon]]}}
 
**''[[Scarecrow]]'' {{c|first appearance of a regular Black-eyed Demon}}
 
**''[[Scarecrow]]'' {{c|first appearance of a regular Black-eyed Demon}}
  +
**''[[The Benders]]'' {{c|mentioned only}}
 
**''[[Shadow]]'' {{c|first appearance of a [[Daeva]]}}
 
**''[[Shadow]]'' {{c|first appearance of a [[Daeva]]}}
  +
**''[[Dead Man's Blood]]'' {{c|mentioned only}}
 
**''[[Salvation]]''
 
**''[[Salvation]]''
 
**''[[Devil's Trap]]''
 
**''[[Devil's Trap]]''
 
*[[Season 2]]
 
*[[Season 2]]
 
**''[[In My Time of Dying]]''
 
**''[[In My Time of Dying]]''
  +
**''[[Everybody Loves a Clown]]'' {{c|mentioned only}}
  +
**''[[Children Shouldn't Play With Dead Things]]'' {{c|mentioned only}}
  +
**''[[Simon Said]]'' {{c|mentioned only}}
 
**''[[Crossroad Blues]]'' {{c|first appearance of a [[Crossroad Demon]]}}
 
**''[[Crossroad Blues]]'' {{c|first appearance of a [[Crossroad Demon]]}}
**''[[Croatoan]]'' {{c|first appearance of the [[Croatoan Virus]]}}
+
**''[[Croatoan]]''
 
**''[[Hunted]]'' {{c|offscreen}}
 
**''[[Hunted]]'' {{c|offscreen}}
 
**''[[Born Under A Bad Sign]]''
 
**''[[Born Under A Bad Sign]]''
**''[[All Hell Breaks Loose - Part 1]]'' {{c|first appearance of a [[Acheri]]}}
+
**''[[All Hell Breaks Loose - Part 1]]'' {{c|first appearance of an [[Acheri]]}}
 
**''[[All Hell Breaks Loose - Part 2]]''
 
**''[[All Hell Breaks Loose - Part 2]]''
 
*[[Season 3]]
 
*[[Season 3]]
 
**''[[The Magnificent Seven]]'' {{c|first appearance of the [[Seven Deadly Sins]]}}
 
**''[[The Magnificent Seven]]'' {{c|first appearance of the [[Seven Deadly Sins]]}}
 
**''[[The Kids Are Alright]]''
 
**''[[The Kids Are Alright]]''
  +
**''[[Bad Day at Black Rock]]'' {{c|mentioned only}}
 
**''[[Sin City]]'' {{c|first mention of a [[Succubi]]}}
 
**''[[Sin City]]'' {{c|first mention of a [[Succubi]]}}
 
**''[[Bedtime Stories]]''
 
**''[[Bedtime Stories]]''
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**''[[Dream A Little Dream Of Me]]'' {{c|in a dream}}
 
**''[[Dream A Little Dream Of Me]]'' {{c|in a dream}}
 
**''[[Jus In Bello]]'' {{c|first appearance of a [[White-eyed Demons|White-eyed Demon]]}}
 
**''[[Jus In Bello]]'' {{c|first appearance of a [[White-eyed Demons|White-eyed Demon]]}}
  +
**''[[Long-Distance Call]]'' {{c|mentioned only}}
 
**''[[Time Is On My Side]]''
 
**''[[Time Is On My Side]]''
 
**''[[No Rest For The Wicked]]''
 
**''[[No Rest For The Wicked]]''
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**''[[In The Beginning]]''
 
**''[[In The Beginning]]''
 
**''[[Metamorphosis]]''
 
**''[[Metamorphosis]]''
**''[[Yellow Fever]]'' {{c|hallucination}}
+
**''[[Yellow Fever]]'' {{c|[[hallucination]]}}
**''[[It's the Great Pumpkin, Sam Winchester]]'' {{c|first appearance of a [[Samhain|Multicolor-eyed Demon]]}}
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**''[[It's the Great Pumpkin, Sam Winchester]]''
 
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*The first demon ever to appear (a disaster demon in ''[[Phantom Traveler]]'') was notably different from the other demons that would later appear. This was the result of several retcons by the writer as they developed the demon lore.
 
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== Trivia==
*Demons' true forms are almost never seen on ''[[Supernatural]]'', but if one looks carefully in ''[[All Hell Breaks Loose - Part 2]]'' after John pulls Azazel out of his vessel, a decaying skull-like face is visible within Azazel's smoke form. This is arguably also seen in demons stabbed with the demon knife or an angel blade, when their vessels flash orange and the skeleton beneath is visible.<gallery type="slideshow">
 
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*In Jewish beliefs, such as Kabbalistic, Talmudic, and Zohar, demons are said to procreate to continue their race. In the Babylonian Talmud, it mentions demons are in-between humans and angels.
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**''In three ways, they are like ministering angels: They have wings like ministering angels; and they fly from one end of the world to the other like ministering angels; and they know what will be in the future like ministering angels. And in three ways, they are similar to humans: They eat and drink like humans; they procreate like humans; and they die like humans. - '''Babylonian Talmud Hagigah 16a'''''
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***In some Kabbalistic Judaism, demons are also sometimes believed to be created from human sin ''(Qliphoth).'' After they are created, they assume an existence on their own. Demons would attach themselves to the sinner and start to multiply as an act of self-preservation.
*Crowley's true form took on a reddish smoke, as opposed to the usual black color.
 
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***As mentioned in ''The Essential Supernatural'', [[White-eyed Demons]] serve as Lucifer's demon chiefs of staff and [[Princes of Hell|yellow-eyed demons]] as demon army generals. However, [[Azazel]], [[Alastair]] and [[Lilith]] died before Lucifer could break out of the cage. And the Princes of Hell, like the Knights of Hell, were long thought dead, and lost their interest in hell and their belief in Lucifer. In the same book, it is stated that the white-eyed demons are also the first of their kind.
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*[[Belphegor]] is the only known eyeless demon whose eye color was not revealed. Besides Cain, he is one of the two major demons whose eye color remains unknown.
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*Of all the demons that appeared in the series, Belphegor is the only low-tier demon that is neither a Black-eyed or Red-eyed Demon.
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*The first demon ever to properly appear (a disaster demon in ''[[Phantom Traveler]]'') was notably different from the other demons that would later appear. This was the result of several retcons by the writer as they developed the demon lore.
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* Crowley's true form took on a reddish smoke, as opposed to the usual black color.
 
*In ''[[Bobby Singer's Guide to Hunting]]'', [[Samhain]] was described as a blue-eyed demon (which is partly true, since his irises are very light blue).
 
*In ''[[Bobby Singer's Guide to Hunting]]'', [[Samhain]] was described as a blue-eyed demon (which is partly true, since his irises are very light blue).
**It also states that [[Orange-eyed Demons]] exist and that the [[White-eyed Demons]] aren't extinct and implied that they are immune to exorcism.
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** It also states that [[Orange-eyed Demons]] exist and that the [[White-eyed Demons]] aren't extinct and implied that they are immune to exorcism.
*Demons are the main antagonists of the show, and the most recurring one. Up to date four [[Big Bad|main villains]] have been demons, specifically [[Azazel]], [[Lilith]], [[Crowley]] and [[Abaddon]]. Likewise three secondary villains have also been demons, specifically [[Meg]], [[Alastair]] and [[Ruby]].
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* Demons are the main antagonists of the show, and the most recurring one. Up to date four [[Big Bad|main villains]] have been demons, specifically [[Azazel]], [[Lilith]], [[Crowley]] and [[Abaddon]]. Likewise three secondary villains have also been demons, specifically [[Meg]], [[Alastair]] and [[Ruby]].
 
*In ''[[Frontierland]]'', [[Samuel Colt]] kills two demons who, upon death, flash blue opposed to the regular red-orange. It is never explained how the demons differed from others. Azazel's demonic son, Tom, also shared this trait when he was killed by the Colt.
 
*In ''[[Frontierland]]'', [[Samuel Colt]] kills two demons who, upon death, flash blue opposed to the regular red-orange. It is never explained how the demons differed from others. Azazel's demonic son, Tom, also shared this trait when he was killed by the Colt.
 
*In ''[[Taxi Driver]]'', it is implied that demons do not need vessels to appear human while in Hell, as one on-screen demon (and many more off-screen) were able to appear as [[Sam]] without possessing him.
 
*In ''[[Taxi Driver]]'', it is implied that demons do not need vessels to appear human while in Hell, as one on-screen demon (and many more off-screen) were able to appear as [[Sam]] without possessing him.
*It appears that the [[Ruler of Hell|King of Hell]] can turn demons to dust with just a snap of his fingers, as [[Crowley]] did to an unnamed demon. Whether this destroys the demon or merely banishes it back to Hell is unknown.
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*It appears that the [[Ruler of Hell|King of Hell]] can turn demons to dust with just a snap of his fingers, as [[Crowley]] did to the [[Wingman Demon]]. Whether this destroys the demon or merely banishes it back to Hell is unknown but it appears similar to [[Molecular Combustion]] which [[Lucifer]] uses to turn demons to dust. However, Crowley always relied on weapons to kill demons both before and after this.
*In the episode The Chitters, it has been revealed that [[Green-eyed Demons]] exist.
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* In the episode ''[[The Chitters]]'', it was revealed that [[Green-eyed Demons]] exist.
 
*[[Samhain]] and [[Ramiel]] are the only high-tier demons that appeared in just one episode.
 
*[[Samhain]] and [[Ramiel]] are the only high-tier demons that appeared in just one episode.
*It has been shown on several occasions that most, if not all, monsters too are aware of the existence of demons; while the vast majority seem to fear demons greatly, the higher-tier monsters apparently do not.
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*It has been shown on several occasions that most, if not all, monsters too are aware of the existence of demons; the relationship between the two factions otherwise appears to be one of strong mutual loathing and hostility and while the vast majority of monsters seem to fear demons greatly, the higher-tier monsters apparently do not and consider demons to be filth.
*Unlike humans and angels, no demon has ever been [[resurrection|resurrected]], making it unknown as to whether this is possible. [[Azazel]] was seemingly resurrected at the beginning of Season 6, but this was just an illusion created by a [[Djinn]].
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*Initially, it was thought that demons cannot be [[Resurrection|resurrected]]. [[Azazel]] was seemingly resurrected at the beginning of Season 6, but this was just an illusion created by a [[Djinn]]. In ''[[The Big Empty]]'', its revealed that both demons and [[angels]] go to [[the Empty]] where they eternally sleep, a place that at the time only [[Castiel]] had ever returned from. However, in ''[[Proverbs 17:3]],'' God resurrested Lilith, proving that demons can be resurrected.
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You demons. You think you're something special, but you're just spirits -- twisted, perverted, evil spirits, but end of the day, you're nothing but ghosts with an ego.

Demons are malevolent spiritual entities that are the direct opposites to angels. They are created from human souls that have endured extensive torture in Hell by Alastair and other demons. In this process, they become corrupted, extremely evil, and also very powerful. Similar to Angels, they require a vessel to walk the Earth, though they are able to roam in their smoke form. The species as a whole functions as the series' primary antagonists and are the most recurring supernatural creatures in the series.

Characteristics[]

They don't want anything, just death and destruction for its own sake.
— Dean, describing demons
DemonsPainting

A painting of demons.

Demons are the result of human souls going to Hell and being tortured until no humanity is left in them, thus turning into demons - dark, malicious spirits that revel in pain, chaos, and death. According to Ruby, most demons forget what it means to be human. Some have even forgotten that they were once human. In general, demons engage in torture and destruction because it is fun or to avoid being tortured themselves. Some demons, however, are true believers in Lucifer's agenda to "cleanse" Earth, and actually consider themselves morally superior to humans.

There are many ways of becoming a demon, from making a deal with a Crossroad Demon, to being a witch, and making a deal with another demon. They manifest on Earth in the form of a long, slender cloud of black smoke. Crowley appears as the only exception, appearing as a blood-red cloud. Their true forms have not been shown onscreen, however Dean has seen their true forms, before he was taken to Hell. He says they look horrible even going as far to call Ruby "one ugly broad."

Once a soul becomes a demon, it gains the basic demonic powers (possession, superhuman strength, etc.) and from there, it can work its way up the ladder to positions of greater authority and power within Hell. Often when a demon has used its powers, they leave a trace of sulfur in the nearby space, or if on a person, around the victim. This can give away the demon's presence, indicating to hunters that they are hunting a demon. Very powerful demons leave much more sulfur than average, as evidenced when Azazel kidnapped Sam. Some demons are sent back to Earth to accomplish certain tasks, such as causing disasters, spreading diseases, assassinating hunters, or manipulating people into committing crimes that will get them sent to Hell. To do this, they have to take a vessel or "meatsuit" in order to physically exist. While nearly all demons desire to escape Hell any chance they get, some demons actually prefer Hell, like Alastair, and even have never left Hell after becoming a demon like Belphegor.

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Demons being exorcised.

When they possess humans, they usually enter through their mouths. On one occasion, a demon entered a human via the eyes (as seen in the episode Phantom Traveler). Possessed humans often look exactly the same as they did before possession, the only noticeable change being that their eyes will sometimes change color (black, red, white, grey, or yellow depending on the demon possessing them). Demon possession also causes a chemical change in the circulatory system of the host; demon blood is known to be a unique serum and has certain attributes when ingested. Whenever they use their powers, they leave a trace of sulfur in the form of yellow dust. Angels and other supernatural beings can see the true faces of demons underneath their vessels.

Often under possession the human begins speaking and acting like the demon would. Upon exorcism, the human—if they survived—retains no memory of their time during possession (unless they have been "awake" during possession, in which case the time of possession is a nightmare for them, literally). The possessed humans also gain the powers of whichever demon is possessing them. Unlike angels, whose possession of a human vessel has to be with the vessel's consent, demons forcibly possess humans. People suffering from stress, fear or panic can be vulnerable to demonic possession. Demons abhor the name of God (Christo), and will flinch and reveal the vessels black eyes if it hears the word.

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Ruby being tortured by Alastair.

Demons apparently cannot leave a host body if they are gagged by an encrypted gag; Sam and Dean make use of this tactic against the Phantom Traveler via blindsiding it and taping its mouth shut, while both Meg and Ruby have been gagged while undergoing torture to prevent them from fleeing their hosts.

Demons have no quarrel with killing or torturing their own kind to achieve their goals. Tom, for example, tested the fake Colt by shooting his demonic "sister" Meg.[2] When pitted against other demons due to their individual goals, Ruby, Crowley, and Meg herself have killed their own kind without pause or remorse. High-ranking demons will casually sacrifice their underlings without hesitation. At the same time, though, some demons forge bonds with their siblings. Azazel, for example, referred to Meg and Tom as his "children" and was angered when Sam and Dean exorcised Meg and killed Tom (Devil's Trap).

My soul did a stint in Hell, where it became demonized. Then I had to possess another person so I could traffic with the living.
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A demon is "cured".

It is revealed that demons, although being tortured and twisted human souls, can be cured. Father Max Thompson, a member of Men of Letters, tried to find this cure, having made several experiments, but always ending with the demons' escape. Finally, he found that it is necessary to perform it on sacred ground and use purified blood to heal a demon. He injected his own purified blood into the demon hourly eight times and after the eighth he recited the exorcism achieving the cure.[3] Sam later used this cure successfully on Dean.

Like angels, demons tend to dress in formal wear while possessing a human, wearing dark suits in contrast to the lighter colored suits worn by angels. Some demons prefer whatever outfit the human was wearing. A notable exception is Crowley, who despises anything other than a well-tailored, dry-cleaned suit. However, demons such as Meg, Ruby and Duke prefer leather jackets. Certain crossroads demons, especially ones in female vessels, wear appealing outfits to appease their clients.

Although demons are born from twisted and tortured souls and are notorious for their vicious nature, demons under Crowley tend to act much like regular humans in that they operate in a business-like fashion and rarely exhibit unrestrained behavior. One demon explained that "You can be damned and a conscientious worker." A majority of the demons do not recall their time as a human.

Some demons also emit demonic omens in their presence. They can range from electronic failure to cattle deaths.

It is revealed by The Shadow in the Season 13 episode "The Big Empty" that all demons go to a dimension called The Empty when they die. Once there, they slumber for eternity along with angels who are also sent to the dimension.

It is also revealed that demons of separate genders tend to behave differently than the other. For example, male demons like Crowley and Azazel act in a serious business manner showing superior professionalism and use fear to get what they want. Meanwhile female demons, especially Ruby, Meg and Lilith use smooth talking and sex to manipulate people into doing what they want. They are extremely sexually inclined throwing pick-up lines into their conversations, and attempting to seduce virtually any man they meet, whether it’s to make a deal or just to satisfy their sexual pleasure.

The Military Hierarchy of Demons[]

  • White-eyed Demons - These are Lucifer's second-in-the-command in terms of military, because they are the Hell's demon chiefs of staff. [1]
  • Yellow-eyed Demons - These are the demon army generals. [1] [4]
  • Red-eyed Demons - These are the demon deal-makers. [1]
  • Black-eyed Demons - These are the masses of mindless drones, because they are just soldiers, thugs, henchmen and minions. [1]
    • Knights of Hell - The Knights of Hell are described by Cain "soldiers". Despite having black eyes, they are a lot more powerful than the average black-eyed demons.[5] [1]

The Royal Hierarchy of Demons[]

Types of Demons[]

Blue Glass Arrow Main article: White-eyed Demons
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Lilith, a white-eyed demon

White-eyed demons are ancient demons, Lilith being the oldest of the demon kind. They're terrifyingly powerful and they rank the highest in the hierarchy of Hell acting as the demonic chiefs of staff of some sorts according to the writers.[1] They inspire fear in their subordinates as all other demons seem to be terrified of them. Being as powerful as they are, they were resistant to many demonic weaknesses. They were even capable of holding their own against regular angels. So far, the only known demons of this type are Lilith and Alastair.

Blue Glass Arrow Main article: Princes of Hell
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Azazel, a Prince of Hell.

The yellow-eyed demons are the Princes of Hell, the first generation of demons created after Lilith and the rightful rulers of Hell. The four Princes are Azazel, Ramiel, Asmodeus and Dagon. Besides having a unique durability threshold and advanced telekinesis, Azazel could manipulate fire, control dreams, make electrical devices go haywire, and could even possess reapers. The initial leader of the demon army, Azazel was the designer of the master plan to free Lucifer from Hell. He was impervious to holy water and most other conventional defenses against demons, but was finally killed by the Colt. Ramiel proved impervious to the demon-killing knife and an angel blade and only showed vulnerability to the Lance of Michael. Dagon had the ability to kill angels with her bare hands. Castiel killed Dagon with the help of the Nephilim Jack. Asmodeus was described to be the weakest of the Princes. However, with the help of stolen archangel grace, he was able to boost himself into acquiring abilities like shapeshifting. Asmodeus was later killed by the archangel Gabriel, leaving the Princes of Hell extinct.

In the Non-Canon Supernatural: The Animation is Azazel a fallen Angel and becoming to the only known Yellow-eyed Demon and the leader of the entire of the demon race.

Blue Glass Arrow Main article: Knight of Hell
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Knights of Hell, Lucifer's elite demons

Knights of Hell are very powerful demons, said to be some of the first demons; handpicked by Lucifer himself, they were trained by Cain, the Father of Murder and himself the first Knight. Legend among Men of Letters had it that the archangels have destroyed all but one, but in truth Cain himself killed them. Knights possess a number of abilities not seen from other types of demons. They are also nearly invulnerable, being resilient to many defenses against demons, including exorcism rites and even the demon-killing knife. The only weapon that can kill one is the First Blade. With Abaddon's death and Dean being cured, Cain was the only Knight left until Dean ended him after Cain began killing again and leaving the Knights of Hell extinct.

Blue Glass Arrow Main article: Crossroad Demon
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Guy, a crossroads demon

Red-eyed demons, more called Crossroads Demons, are one level higher than black-eyed demons, and have more powerful abilities, such as teleportation and deal making. Since red-eyed demons have the ability to teleport, they are usually stationed as crossroad demons, so they can teleport to the crossroads without having to be forcefully summoned. As crossroads demons, they make deals with humans, granting them one wish in exchange for their soul. In a period of time, normally ten years, a hellhound will be sent after the deal maker and drag them to Hell, where they will become a demon. While stationed as crossroad demons, red-eyed demons generally possess attractive females, presumably to attract men to make a deal. If favored by the Ruler of Hell, or another higher demon, red-eyed demons can be promoted from a crossroads demon to a higher position.

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A Disaster Demon, a species of black-eyed demons

The most common and standard class of demons on the show, black-eyed demons possess only basic powers, such as possession, super strength and telekinesis. Effective defenses against these demons include holy water, salt, iron, a Devil's Trap, etc. Stronger black-eyed demons, such as Meg or the Seven Deadly Sins, have more resistance such as not being barred from entering hallowed ground and one demon, Astaroth, is shown to have the ability of causing internal bleeding and extensive magical knowledge, such as when she recites a ritual to exorcise Ruby from her body. Astaroth was also able to stop a bullet shot from the Colt in mid-air. Although the Knights of Hell are black eyed demons, they are far more powerful and possess much greater abilities.

Blue Glass Arrow Main article: Acheri

The Acheri are a type of demon that can materialize their own form without the need of the use of a vessel, generally, if not always, taking the form of little girls. They can be summoned and controlled.

Blue Glass Arrow Main article: Jesse Turner

Cambions are demon/human hybrids, which are created when a demon reproduces with a female human virgin, by using said human as a vessel. Jesse Turner is the only known cambion. Their powers far exceed that of any demon and grow to much greater levels when Lucifer is out of his cage.

Blue Glass Arrow Main article: Daeva

The Daeva are a type of demon, that can materialize their own form to that of a shadow which can be summoned and employed by other demons similar to hellhound.

Blue Glass Arrow Main article: Tempter Demons
Tempter Demons were a type of demon that existed in an alternate universe. They had horns and sharp teeth. God destroyed their whole universe with them in it, and thus extinguishing the whole species.


 

Special Demons[]

Throughout the course of Supernatural, the Winchester brothers have battled demons that are unique in some way. These are the known kinds:

  • The multicolored-eyed demon, Samhain, the origin of Halloween, who can be summoned through three blood sacrifices every 600 years.
  • The Seven Deadly Sins, the physical embodiments of the eponymous sins.
  • The daeva, Zoroastrian shadow demons, who are sometimes used by other demons to attack targets, but are difficult to control, and can turn on the demon controlling them. They do not seem to require a host.
  • Disaster Demons, a demon that causes disasters, a rare type, each causes a specific type of disasters, both natural or man made as on the episode Phantom Traveler (causing airplane crashes). They are also quite unique, as their form on Earth resembles insects more than smoke, they enter their victims through the eyes, and only the irises turn black when possessing a victim. They can also possess inanimate objects such as cars and planes.
  • The Acheri, demons that appear as young girls with feline features. They do not seem to require a host.
  • Dever/Reshef (theorized) - Demon of plague and pestilence and the creator of the Croatoan Virus. May be one of the demons that causes disasters. "Dever" and "Reshef" are ancient Hebrew words for "plague", metioned in the Old Testament.[6]
  • The cambion Jesse Turner, a boy born from a human woman while possessed by a demon, was meant to become the Antichrist, destined to help Lucifer not only destroy humanity, but also destroy the Host of Heaven. Lucifer's presence on Earth increased his powers tremendously. Even though he was still a child, he was powerful enough to turn Castiel into a toy figure. However, thanks to Sam and Dean's encouragement, Jesse rejected his destiny and went into hiding.
  • Tempter Demons were a type of demon that existed in an alternate universe. They are the only known type of demon to possess horns. God destroyed their whole universe with them in it, and thus extinguishing the whole species.
    • The demon crowned Prince of Hell from a non-canon novel, Belial was described as having a goat like appearance, so it's possible he had horns as well.
  • Green-eyed Demons, demons that were only mentioned one time, but never seen.
  • Orange-eyed Demons (non-canon), a rare type of demon mentioned in Bobby Singer's Guide to HuntingBobby compared the behavior of these demons with those of the demon who possessed his wife, Karen.
  • Moa'ah (non-canon), is a unique demonic breed of creature which is commonly found in Southern America. It's commonly found on land which supported massive carnage. According to Castiel, it was very common to be found on The Civil War battlefields where both sides (Union and Confederate) spilled their blood on fierce battles, but they somehow wiped out to the point it was no longer detected, even by the angels. It's very presence on a land is a signal of the Apocalypse.
  • Belphegor was a demon whose eye color is neither black or red. It is important to note that this demon possessed a host whose eyes were burnt out, which prevented it from displaying its eye-color.

Known Demons[]

White-eyed Demons[]

Princes of Hell[]

Knights of Hell[]

Crossroad Demons[]

Black-eyed Demons[]

Unknown Demon Type[]

Special Demons[]

Cambion[]

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Appearances[]

As the primary antagonist of the series, Demons, along with Angels, are the most recurring supernatural creatures in the series, appearing in a total of over 100 episodes.

Trivia[]

  • In Jewish beliefs, such as Kabbalistic, Talmudic, and Zohar, demons are said to procreate to continue their race. In the Babylonian Talmud, it mentions demons are in-between humans and angels.
    • In three ways, they are like ministering angels: They have wings like ministering angels; and they fly from one end of the world to the other like ministering angels; and they know what will be in the future like ministering angels. And in three ways, they are similar to humans: They eat and drink like humans; they procreate like humans; and they die like humans. - Babylonian Talmud Hagigah 16a
      • In some Kabbalistic Judaism, demons are also sometimes believed to be created from human sin (Qliphoth). After they are created, they assume an existence on their own. Demons would attach themselves to the sinner and start to multiply as an act of self-preservation.
      • In some Islamic traditions, demons are said to lay eggs to reproduce. An example of this would be the Five Children of Iblis.
      • While in Christianity, Bishop Gregory of Nyssa, in the 4th century, wrote about the existence of male and female demons and mentioned that demons procreated with other demons. The early 19th century Dictionaire Infernal and the 20th century Encyclopedia of Occultism and Parapsychology, mentions demons reproduce with each other and produce offspring.
      • As mentioned in The Essential Supernatural, White-eyed Demons serve as Lucifer's demon chiefs of staff and yellow-eyed demons as demon army generals. However, Azazel, Alastair and Lilith died before Lucifer could break out of the cage. And the Princes of Hell, like the Knights of Hell, were long thought dead, and lost their interest in hell and their belief in Lucifer. In the same book, it is stated that the white-eyed demons are also the first of their kind.
  • Belphegor is the only known eyeless demon whose eye color was not revealed. Besides Cain, he is one of the two major demons whose eye color remains unknown.
  • Of all the demons that appeared in the series, Belphegor is the only low-tier demon that is neither a Black-eyed or Red-eyed Demon.
  • The first demon ever to properly appear (a disaster demon in Phantom Traveler) was notably different from the other demons that would later appear. This was the result of several retcons by the writer as they developed the demon lore.
  • Crowley's true form took on a reddish smoke, as opposed to the usual black color.
  • In Bobby Singer's Guide to Hunting, Samhain was described as a blue-eyed demon (which is partly true, since his irises are very light blue).
  • Demons are the main antagonists of the show, and the most recurring one. Up to date four main villains have been demons, specifically Azazel, Lilith, Crowley and Abaddon. Likewise three secondary villains have also been demons, specifically Meg, Alastair and Ruby.
  • In FrontierlandSamuel Colt kills two demons who, upon death, flash blue opposed to the regular red-orange. It is never explained how the demons differed from others. Azazel's demonic son, Tom, also shared this trait when he was killed by the Colt.
  • In Taxi Driver, it is implied that demons do not need vessels to appear human while in Hell, as one on-screen demon (and many more off-screen) were able to appear as Sam without possessing him.
  • It appears that the King of Hell can turn demons to dust with just a snap of his fingers, as Crowley did to the Wingman Demon. Whether this destroys the demon or merely banishes it back to Hell is unknown but it appears similar to Molecular Combustion which Lucifer uses to turn demons to dust. However, Crowley always relied on weapons to kill demons both before and after this.
  • In the episode The Chitters, it was revealed that Green-eyed Demons exist.
  • Samhain and Ramiel are the only high-tier demons that appeared in just one episode.
  • It has been shown on several occasions that most, if not all, monsters too are aware of the existence of demons; the relationship between the two factions otherwise appears to be one of strong mutual loathing and hostility and while the vast majority of monsters seem to fear demons greatly, the higher-tier monsters apparently do not and consider demons to be filth.
  • Initially, it was thought that demons cannot be resurrected. Azazel was seemingly resurrected at the beginning of Season 6, but this was just an illusion created by a Djinn. In The Big Empty, its revealed that both demons and angels go to the Empty where they eternally sleep, a place that at the time only Castiel had ever returned from. However, in Proverbs 17:3, God resurrested Lilith, proving that demons can be resurrected.
  • Demons, along with ghosts are the only characters in the online flash game Supernatural: Devil's Gate (besides the unseen protagonist), with demons being the most recurring ones.
    • Curiously enough, both species are only background characters unable to be interacted with.

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