Asmodeus

**Asmodeus** is a Greater Demon and is considered to be the most powerful Prince of Hell.

## History

Asmodeus was once an Angel before he was banished to Edom, where Asmodeus soon became the ruler of his and Lilith's realm, Edom.

He's since had a complex on-off relationship with Lilith.

Most of his warlock children that initially survived have supposedly died, presumably because he has already claimed them and their immortality, and lives, which Asmodeus uses to fuel his realm. Many of his warlock offspring have also died because, although the children of Greater Demons are considered powerful, they are seldom stable and according to him, were unable to truly thrive on Earth or any other world without breaking under the strain of who they are. Some were also killed by the Clave.

During the sixteenth century, a seeress prophesized that his addiction to taking human memories and emotions would be his undoing, though he was never troubled by this. He does not concern himself with human superstition.

At one point, Asmodeus slept with an Indonesian woman, Jaana/Aaliyah, with whom he had a warlock son, Magnus Bane. After the woman's death, Magnus became orphaned and wandered the streets. Asmodeus found him and took him in, teaching him how to properly handle his magic.

## Personality and Traits

Asmodeus is described as manipulative and cruel.

## Physical Appearance

Just like his son Magnus Bane, Asmodeus has golden cat eyes.

## Skills and Abilities

* **Demonic Physiology:** Although his true form has not been revealed, as Lilith's has, Asmodeus is a Prince of Hell and a Greater Demon, which means he possesses his own unique demonic form. Possibly, in his true form, he should have his physical strength and stamina increased like LIlith.
* **Demonic magic:** Asmodeus's magic is unique and very powerful, being released in the form of reddish flames. He is one of the few demons capable of corrupting ley lines, just like Lilith. When using his magic, he leaves behind an energy signature that is recognizable by some demons and is somewhat similar to Lilith's, both from Edom. Magnus has already hinted that Lilith is still superior to Asmodeus, but he was still powerful enough to grant Magnus the ability to free Jace from Lilith's mind control magic.
* **Magic Absorption:** In exchange for granting the power to free Jace from Lilith's control, Asmodeus asked Magnus for all of his magic, having absorbed it and leaving the sorcerer without his powers. After fleeing Edom and reuniting with his son, Asmodeus can easily return Magnus his magic in an attempt to reconnect with him.
* **Telekinesis:** Upon finding out why Magnus went to visit him in Edom, Asmodeus was so angry that he ended up releasing a telekinetic explosion that threw the decorative objects of his house and Magnus away.
* **Transfiguration:** Asmodeus turned Lorenzo into a chameleon with his magic just by snapping his fingers.

## Possessions

* Straw and wood doll having once belonged to Magnus

## Appearances

No appearance in Shadowhunters 2.0. Discovery.

## Trivia

* In relation to the books and the series, Asmodeus was the only Prince of Hell who had an appearance in the series. Azazel also had a brief appearance in season two, but was only cast as a greater demon rather than the Prince of Hell as he actually is in the books.