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|powers and abilities= Varies; can include <br>* [[telekinesisPossession]], * Superhuman strength* [[teleportationTelekinesis]] and * [[possessionTeleportation]].|vulnerabilities= <br>* [[Angel blade]]s, * [[Ruby's Knife|demonDemon-killing knivesknife]], * [[The First Blade]], [[holy fire]], [[holy Holy water]], * [[rock saltIron]], * [[iron]], [[devil's trapSalt]]|appearance= [[Demon Smoke|Black Smokesmoke]]|episodes= Seasons 1-14All seasons

The first demon was created by the [[archangel]] [[Lucifer]], after [[God]] banished him from [[Heaven]] for refusing to revere humans. In revenge, he took a human woman -- [[Lilith]] -- and stripped away her humanity to make her the first demon. Other demons would follow, such as [[Alastair]] and the four [[Princes of Hell]] -- [[Azazel]], [[Ramiel]], [[Dagon]] and [[Asmodeus]] -- who would act as Hell's generals in Lucifer's war against Heaven. For this offense, God commanded [[Michael]] to imprison Lucifer in a [[Lucifer's Cage|cage]] in [[Hell]]. In a final act before being imprisoned, Lucifer passed on his [[Mark of Cain|Mark]] to [[Cain]], and hand picked handpicked humans for Cain to turn and train into becoming the [[Knights of Hell]].

* '''[[White-eyed Demon|White-eyed Demons]]''' – The demon chiefs of staff. There have only been two known white-eyed demons: Lilith, the first demon created by Lucifer, and Alastair. It can be presumed that he was , who is at least very old and powerful, if not even the second oldest demon created after Lilithin the existence of the show's myth.<ref name="essential">[[The Essential Supernatural: On the Road with Sam and Dean Winchester]]</ref> though this Lilith is contradicted by supposed to be "older and more powerful than [[Yellow Eyes]] and thus holds a higher status than Azazel, although she don't get much higher than her until you start digging into Lucifer's territory".<ref name="companion 3">[[CrowleySupernatural: The Official Companion Season 3]] telling </ref> Alastair is said to be Hell's master torturer, while Lilith is supposed to be the Queen of Crossroads <ref name="essential">[[The Essential Supernatural: On the Winchesters that Road with Sam and Dean Winchester]]</ref> and the Princes Ruler of Hell were second[[Witches]].<ref name="twelve12companion 3" >[[Supernatural: The Official Companion Season 3]]</ref>* '''[[Princes of Hell]]''' – Yellow-eyed demons who served as generals of Hell's demon army. The Princes were said to have been created before the sinking of Atlantis, and were the first generation of demons created soon after Lilith by Lucifer. However, at some unspecified time, three of the four Princes abandoned Hell and Lucifer's plan, leaving [[Azazel]] to go forward with attempting to free Lucifer from [[the Cage]]. In the absence of Luciferand Lilith being imprisoned deep within the Pit, Azazel took control of Hell.<ref name="three04 /> Crowley later told [[Ramiel]] that with Lucifer locked away and Azazel and Lilith dead, Ramiel was next in line for Hell's Throne but neither Ramiel nor any of the other Princes wanted it.<ref name="twelve12" /> After Crowley's death, [[Asmodeus]] was able to use his status as the last Prince of Hell to become the next King of Hell.<ref name="thirteen02" />* '''[[Knights of Hell]]''' – Some Hell's elite guard. The Knights were some of the first [[soul]]s handpicked by [[Lucifer]] to become demons.* '''[[Crossroads Demon]]s''' – The demon deal-makers, who have the authority to give any human their wants and desires, in exchange for their souls after a period of ten years. While ten years is the standard deal, crossroad demons have been known to negotiate the length of their contracts, such as allowing humans to forgo Hell after ten years in exchange for various goods and services.

[[Azazel]] was a significant leader among demons, directed as he was by [[Lucifer]] in the plans involving the [[Special Children]], and the plot to release him from his prison. Following Azazel's death, Ruby and Lilith continued the plan until their deaths and Lucifer's release. After Lucifer's re-imprisonment,<ref name="five22">[[5.22 Swan Song]]</ref> Crowley declares declared himself King of Hell. [[Abaddon]] later wars went to war with Crowley for rule of Hell for several months before being killed by Dean with [[the First Blade]].

The exact structure of Hell remains undefined, although [[Ruby]] reveals revealed "there's a real fire in the pit, agonies you can't even imagine."<ref name="three09" /> [[Meg]] describes described this place as "...a prison, made of bone and flesh and blood and fear."<ref name="two14">[[2.14 Born Under a Bad Sign]]</ref> [[Dean]] is was seen suspended from hooks embedded in him when his soul arrives arrived in Hell.<ref name="three16">[[3.16 No Rest for the Wicked]]</ref> [[Angels]] can bypass Hell's defenses, enter and retrieve human souls, as [[Castiel]] and other angels laid siege to Hell to save Dean. [[Death]] can enter Hell and bring souls back to Earth, as shown when he retrieves [[Sam]]'s soul from [[Lucifer's Cage]]. The King of Hell has limited access to [[Lucifer's Cage]], as [[Crowley]] was able to raise [[Sam]]'s body from have demons study the warding and spellwork that adorned the Cage after assuming command over Hell, but it is later revealed to be Castiel who raised Sam's body from Perdition. Soon after Crowley's ascension as King of Hell, he made some changes to Hell, transforming a section of it into a never-ending queue. There is also a portal in [[Purgatory]] that [[reapers]] use as a backdoor into Hell to retrieve souls. The part of Hell accessible through the portal, at least in 2013, takes the form of a dungeon.

====Lower-hierarchy powers====* Superhuman strength - While hosting a demonic entity, a human's body can be made to perform extraordinary feats and resist damage. However, when the demon leaves, the host often dies of its injuries. Demons are also capable of overpowering [[Alpha]]s; a group of demons captured the [[Alpha Vampire]] on [[Combustion – Crowley]]'s orders, though only after it had been injected with enough [[dead man's blood]] to bring down a nest of regular [[vampire]]s, and when they all attacked at once. A horde of demons was also able Asmodeus were shown to inflict damage to [[the Darkness]] during a three-pronged attack that also involved witches and angels.* [[Telepathy]] - Certain demons have shown the ability to read minds. * [[Telekinesis]] - Some render demons can influence an object's movement and humans to dust with a snap of their mindsfingers. * Perception - Like Demonic energy – [[angel]]s, demons can pierce [[the VeilLilith]] and perceive entities that are invisible to human beings such as reapers.  ====Upper-hierarchy powers====* Biokinesis - Demons can cause injury to humans via thought (shown: [[AzazelSamhain]]).* Combustion - Crowley and Asmodeus were shown to have had the ability power to render demons to dust cause great destruction with a snap of their fingers"fiery white light."* [[Exorcism]] - – Certain demons have the ability to exorcise and send lower-tier demons back to [[Hell]] with a single touch (shown: [[Abaddon]]).* [[Mind control]] - Demons – Some demons can influence and control the actions of human beings. * Perception – Like [[Pyrokinesis]] - The ability to control and manipulate fire (known: [[Azazelangel]]s, demons can pierce [[Bradythe Veil]]and perceive entities that are invisible to human beings, such as [[Crowleyreapers]]).* Photokinesis - [[LilithPossession]] – Unless specifically protected from possession, a demon can enter any human and [[Samhain]] had the power to cause great destruction with "fiery white lighttake over their bodies."* Possession - Higher-ranked demons have been shown to have the ability to overpower and possess [[reapers]].* [[Resurrection - ]] – [[Crossroads demons]] have the ability to resurrect through [[crossroads]] [[Deals and Pacts|deals]].* [[Smiting]] - – The [[Knight of Hell]] [[Cain]] had the ability to kill other demons with a touch.<ref name="nine11" /> The [[Prince of Hell]] [[Asmodeus]] was able to smite multiple demons at once by simply clenching his fists,<ref name="thirteen02" /> but he had been powering up using [[grace]] from the [[archangel]] [[Gabriel]],<ref name="thirteen17">[[13.17 The Thing]]</ref><ref name="thirteen18" />, giving him powers that [[Lucifer ]] had never granted him.<ref name="thirteen12">[[13.12 Various & Sundry Villains]]</ref>* Superhuman strength – While hosting a demonic entity, a human's body can be made to perform extraordinary feats and resist damage. However, when the demon leaves, the host often dies of its injuries. Demons are also capable of overpowering [[Alpha]]s; a group of demons captured the [[Alpha Vampire]] on [[Crowley]]'s orders, though only after it had been injected with enough [[dead man's blood]] to bring down a nest of regular [[vampire]]s, and when they all attacked at once. A horde of demons was also able to inflict damage to [[the Darkness]] during a three-pronged attack that also involved [[witches]] and angels.* [[Telepathy]] – Certain demons have shown the ability to read minds. * [[Telekinesis]] – Some demons can influence an object's movement with their minds. ** Biokinesis – Demons can cause injury to humans via thought (known: Abaddon, [[Alastair]], Asmodeus, [[Azazel]], [[Cain]], [[Crowley]], [[Julia Wright!Demon]]).** [[Pyrokinesis]] – The ability to control and manipulate fire (known: Azazel, [[Brady]], Crowley).** Terrakinesis – Some demons can cause tremors, causing the earth to crack open (known: Abaddon, Cain, Crowley, [[Meg]], [[Pride]])* [[Teleportation]] – As demons increase in strength they appear to gain the ability to teleport.* [[Weather|Weather manipulation]] – Demons can influence the weather; one of the tell-tale signs that a demon is in an area are sudden lightning strikes (as well as cattle mutilations).

* Anti-possession charms – After [[Sam]] is possessed, [[Bobby]] gives the boys charms to protect against possession.<ref name="two14" />* Anti-possession symbol tattoos – Sam, [[Dean]], and [[Mary]] reveal that they have the protection symbol tattooed on their chests, preventing any and all demons from possessing them.<ref name="three12">[[3.12 Jus in Bello]]</ref>* [[Exorcism]] - – When a demon is exorcised via ritual, it returns to [[Hell]].<ref name="one04" /> However, this is not a permanent solution and demons can return, though escaping Hell for an exorcised demon appears to be more difficult. The length of time it takes for them to return appears to be based on their personal power as one demon returned in a matter of months<ref name="two14" /> while another took five years.<ref name="twelve06" /> In another case, a demon that had been put into lockdown deep in Hell for spilling "state secrets" wasn't able to return from being exorcised until he was specifically summoned.<ref name="seven15">[[7.15 Repo Man]]</ref>* Anti-possession charms - After Sam is possessed, Bobby gives the boys charms to protect against possession.<ref name="two14" />* Anti-possession symbol tattoos - [[Sam]] and [[Dean]] reveal that they have the protection symbol tattooed on their chests.<ref name="three12">[[3.12 Jus in Bello]]</ref>* [[Hex bag]]s - – Hex bags can be used to help disguise and hide a person’s whereabouts from demons.<ref name="three12" />* [[Lilith's Crook]] – A special horn forged by [[Lilith]], that when used has the ability to call all demons and damned souls back to Hell.

* [[Devil's trap (symbol)|Devil's trap]] Consecrated ground – Lower- A symbol that is marked ranked demons are unable to walk on the floor or ceiling that can trap a demon within it. If carved into a bullet and shot into a demon, it will bind the demon to their meatsuit and make it impossible for them to move or escapeconsecrated grounds. Additionally, if a demon is released inside a devil's trap in their smoke form, the smoke will be contained by the devil's trap.<ref name="fourteen11" />* Consecrated ground - Some demons are able to enter consecrated ground such as churches, as shown by:

** [[Azazel]] in the flashback scene in [[4.22 Lucifer Rising]]** [[Lilith]] and Ruby in the present in [[4.22 Lucifer Rising]]

* [[Devil's trap (symbol)|Devil's trap]] – A [[pentagram]] symbol that is marked on the floor or ceiling that can trap a demon within it. If carved into a bullet and shot into a demon, it will bind the demon to their [[meatsuit]] and make it impossible for them to move or escape. Additionally, if a demon is released inside a devil's trap in their smoke form, the smoke will be contained by the devil's trap which acts as an invisible barrier.<ref name="fourteen11" /> If a demon has been receiving the [[Demon Cure|cure]], it is possible for them in their more human-like state to break through the devil's trap, although it will be a painful process.* [[Enochian puzzle box]] – Can trap demons in their smoke form, although the mechanism by which this is done is currently unknown.<ref name="fourteen11">[[14.11 Damaged Goods]]</ref>* [[Holy Oil|Holy fire]] - – While generally not capable of killing a demon, it will cause them great pain as shown when [[Meg]] was tossed into a ring of it by [[Castiel]] to act as a bridge out<ref name="five10" /> and when Sam doused [[Abaddon]] in it, causing her so much pain she fled her [[meatsuit]].<ref name="eight23" /> However, another demon was able to commit suicide by purposefully dousing himself in holy oil and setting himself on fire.<ref name="ten03" />* [[Holy water]] - – While most have some vulnerability to holy water, higher-level demons such as [[Lilith]] and [[Azazel]] appear appeared immune. The Yellow-Eyed Demon says "You think something like that works on something like me?" thus establishing that Azazel and every single [[yellow-eyed demon]] is immune to holy water's effects.* [[Iron]] - They – Demons cannot cross an iron line, and can be hurt with an any object made of iron. However, a horde of hundreds of demons released from the [[Devil's Gate in Wyoming]] were able to break through the iron rodrailroad devil's trap that surrounded [[Fossil Butte Cemetery]].* [[Palo Santo]] - – Burns in a similar way to holy water, and can kill demons if staked in a fatal spotarea.* [[Salt]] - – Most demons cannot cross a line of salt and they feel intense pain when they come in contact with it. [[Hunters]] use rock salt in shotgun shells to wound them.* [[Enochian Puzzle Box]] - Can trap and temporarily hinder demons in their smoke form.<ref name="fourteen11">[[14.11 Damaged Goods]]</ref>

* [[Angels - ]] – Angels have the power to kill demons with a touch.<ref name="four10" /><ref name="four20">[[4.20 The Rapture]]</ref> [[Archangels]] can burn demons as powerful as the [[Princes of Hell]] to ash with very little effort.<ref name="thirteen18" />* [[Angel Bladeblade]] - – An angel blade is capable of killing most demons.<ref name="eight10" /> It cannot kill a [[Prince of Hell]] though.<ref name="twelve12" />* [[Archangel Bladeblade]] - – An archangel blade is also capable of killing demons.<ref name="thirteen17" />* [[Angel sword]] - – As the sword version of an angel blade, it can presumably kill demons.* Burning earthly remains - – Demons, like spirits, can be killed by burning the bones of the bodies they had as humans, before they became demons.<ref name="six04">[[6.04 Weekend at Bobby's]]</ref><ref name="six10" /><ref name="thirteen08">[[13.08 The Scorpion and the Frog]]</ref> However, to do this, the person burning the bones must first know the demon's original human name which is something demons no longer go by.<ref name="six04" />* [[The Colt]] - – Until season three, the only method of permanent dispatch was to shoot them with the Colt and one of the original bullets. [[Bobby Singer]] rebuilds the Colt with [[Ruby]]'s help so that it can kill demons with new ammunition.<ref name="three04" />* [[Death's scythe]] - – It is mentioned multiple times that Death's scythe can also kill demons.* [[Demon-killing knife]] - – The ancient demon-killing knives of the Kurds, such as the one previously in the possession of the demon Ruby, can kill demons.<ref name="three01">[[3.01 The Magnificent Seven]]</ref><ref name="eight12">[[8.12 As Time Goes By]]</ref> However, [[Alastair]]<ref name="four10" /><ref name="four16" /> the [[Knights of Hell]]<ref name="eight12" /><ref name="nine11" /> and the [[Princes of Hell]]<ref name="twelve12" /> cannot be killed with the knife though it tends to cause them some harm.Ruby's knife is also a "Hand-to-Hand combat of the [[Colt]]"<ref name="companion 3">[[Supernatural: The Official Companion Season 3]]</ref>, which makes sense since like the Colt that must hit a fatal area such as the head or heart to kill a demon, the demon blade must hit a place that is lethal and connected with the whole body to affect, such as the throat<ref name="three01">[[3.01 The Magnificent Seven]]</ref>, the heart<ref name="five01">[[5.01 Sympathy for the Devil]]</ref>, or the gut.<ref name="four22">[[4.22 Lucifer Rising]]</ref>* [[The First Blade]] - – The First Blade, combined with the power of the [[Mark of Cain]], can kill any demon, including the [[Knights of Hell]]. The First Blade is also the only known weapon capable of killing a Knight of Hell.<ref name="nine11" />* [[Lance of Michael]] - – A very powerful [[Angelic Weaponangelic weapon]] created by the [[archangel]] [[Michael]] to kill [[Lucifer]] slowly. It can also kill any demon, including the [[Princes of Hell]], causing them to instantly combust to dust after being stabbed with it.<ref name="twelve12" />* Psychic powers – After months of training and the consumption of [[Samdemon blood]]'s powers - Late in season four, Sam's powers also allow allowed him to kill demons.<ref name="four16">[[4.16 On the Head of a Pin]]</ref><ref name="four22" />* [[Spells]] - – According to [[Ruby]], there is [[Spells#Demon Killing Spell|a spell]] that can kill every demon in a one-mile radius; as long as the [[meatsuit]]s haven't been killed already, they will survive the spell. The spell was never seen used, but it is known to require the heart of a virgin to work.<ref name="three12">[[3.12 Jus in Bello]]</ref> Demons can also be killed by a spell described in [[the Word of God[[tablet]] tablet regarding demons that completely destroys both the demon and the meatsuit. [[Kevin Tran]] and [[Linda Tran|his mother]] refer to this spell as a [[demon bomb]] and it requires ingredients from all over the world. According to Kevin, just the first three ingredients are nearly impossible to get.<ref name="eight01">[[8.01 We Need to Talk About Kevin]]</ref><ref name="eight07">[[8.07 A Little Slice of Kevin]]</ref><ref name="eight10">[[8.10 Torn and Frayed]]</ref> [[Crowley]]'s mother, the [[witch]] [[Rowena]], invented [[Spells#Defigere_Et_Depurgare|yet another spell]] that kills demons and apparently their meatsuits as well. This spell requires a [[hex bag]] to be held by the demon as the witch recites the incantation.<ref name="ten07">[[10.07 Girls, Girls, Girls]]</ref>

For six weeks after Dean disappears, Sam searches for his brother without success, capturing and torturing the [[Crossroads Demon]] [[Dar]] for information after tricking [[Lester Morris]] into summoning her.<ref name="ten01">[[10.01 Black]]</ref><ref name="ten03" /> At the same time, Dean, now a [[Knight of Hell]] himself,<ref name="ten05" /> and Crowley hit the road, partying with each other. Although Crowley expresses interest in Dean ruling Hell at his side, Dean refuses. To sate the [[Mark of Cain]]'s bloodlust, Crowley sends surviving Abaddon loyalists to attack Dean , who easily dispatches them.<ref name="ten01" /> Crowley also sends Dean to fulfill Lester's deal, but Dean kills Lester instead. With Dean proving to be too uncontrollable even for Crowley, Crowley makes a deal with Sam to help Sam capture Dean in exchange for the First Blade. Sam is able to capture Dean<ref name="ten02">[[10.02 Reichenbach]]</ref> and attempts to perform the [[demon cure]] upon his brother. Though Dean breaks free, he is restrained by Castiel who was himself rescued by Crowley from an attack by [[Adina]]. Sam is able to complete the cure and turn Dean human again, though he retains the Mark of Cain.<ref name="ten03" /> Having regained control of Hell, Crowley executes surviving Abaddon loyalists, though his alliance with Dean and method of ruling leads one dissatisfied demon to commit suicide.<ref name="ten03" /> Due to soul numbers being down following the war with Abaddon, [[Raul]], [[Gerald]], and another demon open a brothel where patrons sell their souls in exchange for the services of the kidnapped prostitutes. After meeting Shaylene, one of the prostitutes, the Winchesters learn of the operation and attempt to shut it down. However, the [[witch]] [[Rowena MacLeod]] finds the brothel first and kills Raul, causing Gerald to flee. Though disgusted by the operation, Crowley dispatches demons to capture Rowena and kill the surviving prostitutes who are recruited by Rowena to form a coven. The demon assassins are killed by the Winchesters, saving one of the rescued prostitutes, but a second team is able to capture Rowena thanks to the intervention of [[Cole Trenton]]. Crowley is shocked to recognize Rowena as his long-absent mother,<ref name="ten07" /> something that she subsequently uses to manipulate Crowley.<ref name="ten09">[[10.09 The Things We Left Behind]]</ref><ref name="ten10">[[10.10 The Hunter Games]]</ref><ref name="ten14" /> In particular, Crowley has his demons capture [[Olivette]], High Priestess of the [[Grand Coven]], so that Rowena can petition to freely perform magic again.<ref name="ten16">[[10.16 Paint It Black]]</ref> Following failed attempts by Rowena to directly assassinate Dean and then to have Crowley do it, Crowley kicks Rowena out for her attempts to manipulate him.<ref name="ten17">[[10.17 Inside Man]]</ref>

Having regained control of HellDuring this time, Crowley executes surviving Abaddon loyalists, though his alliance with Dean the Winchesters and method of ruling leads one dissatisfied demon to commit suicide.<ref name="ten03" /> Due to soul numbers being down following the war with Abaddon, Castiel search for [[RaulCain]], [[Gerald]] and another demon open in hopes that he will know a brothel where patrons sell their souls in exchange cure for the services Mark of the kidnapped prostitutesCain. After meeting Shaylene, one of Having been driven back under the prostitutesMark's influence by killing Abaddon's demons, the Winchesters learn Cain begins slaughtering all of the operation and attempt his human descendants to shut it down. However, the [[witch]] [[Rowena MacLeod]] finds the brothel first and kills Raul, causing Gerald to flee. Though disgusted by the operation, Crowley dispatches demons to capture Rowena and kill the surviving prostitutes who are recruited by Rowena to form a covenget rid of his "cursed" bloodline. The demon assassins are killed discovery of this by Castiel causes the Winchesters, saving one of the rescued prostitutesCastiel, but a second and Crowley to team is able up together to capture Rowena thanks to the intervention of [[Cole Trenton]]stop Cain once and for all. Crowley is shocked to recognize Using magic from Rowena as his long-absent mother,<ref name="ten07" /> something that she subsequently uses they are able to manipulate Crowley.<ref name="ten09">[[10.09 The Things We Left Behind]]</ref><ref name="ten10">lure Cain into a [[10.10 The Hunter Gamesdevil's trap]]</ref><ref name="ten14" /> In particular, Crowley has reducing his demons capture [[Olivette]], High Priestess of powers to the [[Grand Coven]] so point that Rowena Dean can petition to freely perform magic againfight him.<ref name="ten16">[[10.16 Paint It Black]]</ref> Following a failed attempt by Rowena Though initially outmatched as he is unwilling to directly assassinate give into the Mark of Cain's power and rage, Dean manages to gain the upper hand and then kills Cain with the First Blade. However, he hands the First Blade over to Castiel instead of keeping his promise to return it to have Crowley do it, damaging Crowley kicks Rowena out for her attempts to manipulate him's trust in Sam and Dean.<ref name="ten17ten14">[[10.17 Inside Man]]</ref>

During this timeEnraged by Crowley kicking her out on the street, <ref name="ten17" /> Rowena demands that Sam kill Crowley in exchange for her help in decoding the Winchesters and Castiel search for ''[[CainBook of the Damned]] in hopes that he will know '' and getting a cure for Dean and the Mark of Cain. Having been driven back under the Mark's influence by killing Abaddon's demons, Cain begins slaughtering all of his human descendants and Sam agrees to get rid of his the deal.<ref name="cursedten19" bloodline>[[10. 19 The discovery Werther Project]]</ref> After [[Charlie Bradbury]] comes up with a way to read the ''Book of this by Castiel causes the WinchestersDamned'', Castiel and Crowley to team up together to stop Cain once and for allRowena demands that Sam uphold their end of the deal before she will cure Dean. Using magic from Rowena, they are Sam is able to lure Cain Crowley into a trap and immobilize him with a [[devil's trapbullet]], reducing his powers but Sam's attempt to kill Crowley with a spell provided by Rowena fails. Instead Crowley, who has been trying to reshape Hell for the point that Dean can fight himbetter, is reminded of his evil nature and revels in reembracing it.<ref name="ten22">[[10. Though initially outmatched as he 22 The Prisoner]]</ref> Despite this, Castiel is unwilling able to give into the Mark of Cainenlist Crowley's power and rage, Dean manages help in getting the ingredients needed for the spell to gain remove the upper hand and kills Mark of Cain with the First Blade. However, he hands after performing the spell, Rowena escapes and uses the First Blade over Attack Dog Spell to force Castiel instead of keeping to kill Crowley.<ref name="ten23">[[10.23 Brother's Keeper]]</ref> Crowley escapes death by fleeing his promise [[meatsuit]] and then calling in demons to return secure it once Castiel has left. Upon returning to Crowleyhis usual body, damaging Crowley's trust in Sam is informed by [[Jervis]] and Deananother demon that either [[Michael]] or [[Lucifer]], or both, rattled the Cage, putting Hell into an uproar because of the belief that one or both of the archangels is trying to warn them about [[the Darkness]].<ref name="ten14eleven01" >[[11.01 Out of the Darkness, Into the Fire]]</ref>

Enraged by Following the death of Crowley kicking her out on the street,<ref name="ten17" /> Rowena demands that Sam kill Crowley in exchange for her help in decoding the ''last [[Book Prince of the DamnedHell]] [[Asmodeus]]'' and getting a cure for Dean and takes control of Hell, proclaiming that he will return it to the Mark old days of Cain fire and Sam agrees to the dealbrimstone.<ref name="ten19thirteen02"/>Under Asmodeus' leadership, the demons actively hunt for the [[10.19 The Werther ProjectNephilim]]</ref> After [[Charlie BradburyJack Kline]] comes up and take Lucifer captive, though he later escapes with a way to read the ''Book of the Damned'', Rowena demands that Sam uphold their end aid of the deal before she will cure DeanCastiel. Sam is able to lure Crowley into a trap and immobilize him with Hell also begins preparing for a possible upcoming invasion by the [[Apocalypse World]] [[devil's trap bulletMichael (Apocalypse World)|Michael]], but Sam's attempt to kill Crowley with a spell provided by Rowena fails. Instead, Crowley, who has been trying to reshape Hell for the better, is reminded of his evil nature and revels in reembracing it.<ref name="ten22thirteen07">[[1013.22 The Prisoner07 War of the Worlds]]</ref> Despite this, Castiel is able to enlist Crowley's help in getting the ingredients needed for the spell to remove the Mark of Cain. However, after performing the spell, Rowena escapes and uses the Attack Dog Spell to force Castiel to kill Crowley.<ref name="ten23thirteen12"/>However, not all demons are willing to bow to Asmodeus's will and the [[10.23 Brother's KeeperCrossroads Demon]]</ref> Crowley escapes death by fleeing his [[meatsuitBarthamus]] makes a deal with Sam and then calling Dean to exchange a [[Nephilim]]-tracking spell for their help in demons to secure it once Castiel has left. Upon returning to retrieving his usual body, Crowley is informed by human bones from [[JervisLuther Shrike]] and another demon that . Though they get the bones with the help of [[MichaelAlice]], and the demon [[LuciferGrab]] or both rattled the Cage, putting Hell into an uproar because of Grab is killed by Luther, who reveals the belief that one or both of truth about his history with Barthamus to the archangels is trying Winchesters. Disgusted, Sam and Dean refuse to warn them about [[complete the Darkness]]deal and Barthamus, who was also sought by Asmodeus for his rogue actions, is killed when Alice burns Barthamus' human bones.<ref name="eleven01thirteen08">[[11.01 Out of the Darkness, Into the Fire]]</ref>

Following Though Asmodeus is able to capture and imprison both Castiel and Lucifer, wanting to keep power for himself,<ref name="thirteen07" /> the death of Crowleytwo angels are able to escape by briefly working together, the last [[Prince killing several of Hell]] [[Asmodeus]] takes control of Hell' demons as they leave. However, proclaiming that he will return it to the old days of fire and brimstonetheir brief alliance falls apart afterwards.<ref name="thirteen02thirteen12" /> Under During this time, Asmodeus' leadership, the demons actively hunt for is able to get his hands on the [[Nephilimarchangel blade]] [[Jack Kline]] and take , the one weapon that can kill an archangel such as Lucifer captive, though he later escapes with or Michael in the aid hands of Castielanother archangel. Hell also begins preparing for a possible upcoming invasion Asmodeus is aided by the fact that he holds the archangel [[Apocalypse WorldGabriel]] [[Michael (Apocalypse World)|Michael]].captive<ref name="thirteen07thirteen13">[[13.07 War of the Worlds13 Devil's Bargain]]</ref><ref name="thirteen12" /> However, not all demons are willing to bow to Asmodeusand feeds off of Gabriel' will and the s [[Crossroads Demongrace]] [[Barthamus]] makes a deal with Sam and Dean to exchange a [[Nephilim]] tracking spell for their help in retrieving his human bones from [[Luther Shrike]]more power. Though they get the bones with the help of After Gabriel's rescue by [[AliceKetch]] and the ,<ref name="thirteen17" /> Asmodeus leads a demon incursion into [[Grabthe Bunker]], Grab is killed by Luther who reveals the truth about to retrieve his history with Barthamus to the Winchestersprisoner. DisgustedHowever, Sam Gabriel fights back and Dean refuse to complete the deal and Barthamus, who was also sought by archangel kills Asmodeus for his rogue actions, is killed when Alice burns Barthamus' human bonesleaving Hell leaderless once more.<ref name="thirteen08thirteen18" />

Though Asmodeus is able to capture and imprison both Castiel and Following Lucifer's death at the hands of Dean Winchester, wanting to keep power for himself<ref name="thirteen07thirteen23" >[[13.23 Let the Good Times Roll]]</ref> Hell is left without a leader or a clear successor to the throne. As a result, the demon [[Kipling]] makes a play for the two angels are able leadership of Hell by capturing Castiel and trying to make a deal with Sam to escape by briefly working togetherhave a Crowley-like situation. However, killing several Sam refuses to deal and kills Kipling in the fight that follows. Sam then proclaims to Kipling's henchmen that there will be no more Kings of Asmodeus' demons as they leaveHell and any demon that wishes to challenge that will have to go through him. HoweverFrightened by Sam, the demons show their brief alliance falls apart afterwardsacquiescence by fleeing in smoke form.<ref name="thirteen12fourteen01" /> During this time, Asmodeus is able Michael subsequently considers both the demons and angels to get be a non-factor in his hands on effort to destroy the world.<ref name="fourteen02">[[archangel blade14.02 Gods and Monsters]]</ref> Later, the one weapon while trying to avenge his family, Lucifer's former [[vessel]] [[Nick]] learns that can kill an archangel such as Lucifer or Michael in they were killed by the hands of another archangeldemon [[Abraxas]]. Asmodues is aided by the fact <ref name="fourteen07" /> After tracking down Abraxas, Nick learns that he holds the archangel demon had murdered his family on Lucifer's orders. Nick then kills Abraxas with an [[Gabrielangel blade]] captive.<ref name="fourteen11" /> After Nick's escape from police custody,<ref name="thirteen13fourteen12">[[1314.13 Devil's Bargain12 Prophet and Loss]]</ref> and feeds off of Gabriel's he teams up with two demons to [[resurrection|resurrect]] Lucifer. The demons supply him with [[angel]] [[grace]] for more power. After GabrielNick's rescue by plan and guard [[Donatello Redfield]] while Nick is away getting [[KetchJack Kline]]'s blood. When Dean arrives to rescue Donatello,the two demons attack him. Dean is able to knock one unconscious and kills the other with an angel blade before rushing to Sam's rescue with Donatello.<ref name="thirteen17fourteen17" /> Asmodeus leads a demon incursion into [[the Bunker14.17 Game Night]] to retrieve his prisoner. However</ref> Later, Gabriel fights back and the archangel kills Asmodeus, leaving another demon denies Castiel entry into Hell leaderless once morewhen he wants to study Lucifer's Cage in hopes of containing Jack.<ref name="thirteen18fourteen20" >[[14.20 Moriah]]</ref>

Following Lucifer's death at When [[God]] opens [[Portal|the Rupture]], all of the hands souls and demons of Dean Winchester,<ref name="thirteen23">Hell are released upon the world. One such demon is [[13.23 Let the Good Times RollBelphegor]]</ref> , who presents himself as an ally to the Winchesters, claiming that he likes Hell is left without a leader or a clear successor and wants to return it to the throneway it is. As a resultWith Belphegor's help, the demon Winchesters, Castiel, and [[KiplingRowena]] makes establish a play for magical barrier around the leadership town of Hell by capturing Castiel and trying to make a deal with Sam to have a Crowley-like situationHarlan, Kansas, that keeps all of the souls contained. However, Sam refuses the souls work to deal and kills Kipling in break down the fight that followsbarrier, which begins to fail. Sam then proclaims Belphegor suggests a plan to Kiplinguse [[Lilith's henchmen that there will be no more Kings Crook]] to draw all of the souls and demons back into Hell and any demon then seal the Rupture behind them. However, while raiding [[Lilith's Chamber]] for the Crook, Castiel learns from [[Ardat]] that wishes Belphegor is seeking to challenge that will have rise to go through himpower as the new King of Hell himself. Frightened Belphegor kills Ardat and tries to use the Crook to gain massive power by Samabsorbing all of the souls. Castiel foils Belphegor's plan and [[smiting|smites]] the demon, but destroys the demons show their acquiescence by fleeing Crook in smoke form.<ref name="fourteen01" /> Michael subsequently considers both the process, stopping the return of the souls and demons and angels to be Hell. Instead, Rowena casts a non-factor in his effort spell that draws everything into her body and then sacrifices herself to destroy cast all of the worldescaped souls and demons back into Hell before the Rupture closes completely.<ref name="fourteen02fifteen01">[[1415.02 Gods 01 Back and Monstersto the Future]]</ref> Later, while trying to avenge his family, Lucifer's former [[vessel]] [[Nick]] learns that they were killed by the demon [[Abraxas]].<ref name="fourteen07fifteen02" /> After tracking down Abraxas, Nick learns that the demon had murdered his family on Lucifer's orders. Nick then kills Abraxas with an [[angel blade15.02 Raising Hell]].</ref><ref name="fourteen11fifteen03" >[[15.03 The Rupture]]</ref>

[[File:Ruby001.jpg|leftright|thumb|350px|[[Ruby]] in her first [[meatsuit]].]] ===[[Tom]]===[[Tom]] is a black-eyed demon, who along with [[Meg]] was referred to by [[Azazel]] as one of his children.<ref name="one22" /> Tom and Meg try to negotiate a trade for [[the Colt]] from [[John Winchester]]. Realizing that they have been tricked by John, they chase and eventually capture him.<ref name="one21" /> After capturing Meg, [[Sam]] and [[Dean]] find out where Tom is holding John captive and go about trying to rescue their father. During their escape Tom ambushes and proceeds to beat on Sam, until Dean uses the Colt and shoots Tom in the head, killing him.<ref name="one22" /> 

[[Image:Genevieve.Jpg|350px|rightleft|thumb|[[Ruby]] 2.0]]

[[Alastair]] is a at least very old and powerful, if not even the second demon ever created who was [[Hell]]'s master torturer in <ref name="essential">[[HellThe Essential Supernatural: On the Road with Sam and Dean Winchester]]</ref>, and specifically was [[Dean]]'s torturer. He is described by [[Ruby]] as "practically the Grand Inquisitor downstairs. Picasso with a razor."<ref name="four09" /> Alastair is known to be a very powerful and sadistic demon. He has white eyes (iris and pupil). He tortured both Dean and [[John]], and in both instances offered to end the torment if they would become torturers themselves.<ref name="four16" /> At some point, he also tutored [[Meg]] in the art of torture though [[Crowley]] would find the skills she learned lacking.<ref name="six10" /> Alastair's power is such that while he can be hurt by the [[demon-killing knife]], it is incapable of killing him,<ref name="four09" /><ref name="four16" /> a feat that is only seen elsewhere with the [[Knights of Hell]]<ref name="eight12" /><ref name="nine11" /> and [[Princes of Hell]].<ref name="twelve12" /> Additionally, he is immune to angelic [[smiting]]<ref name="four10" /> and has an incredibly high threshold for pain, even appearing to greatly enjoy it.<ref name="four16" /> At first, Alastair is immune to Sam's powers,<ref name="four09" /> but after Sam begins drinking [[demon blood]] again he becomes strong enough to potentially exorcise Alastair<ref name="four15" /> and later to kill him.<ref name="four16" /> At one point, Alastair implies that he may have had a role in the creation of the Nazi concentration camps.<ref name="four10" /> Alastair is one of the few if not the only demon that actually enjoys Hell because of the pain he gets to inflict there on a daily basis, in contrast considering the Earth to be an "arctic craphole."<ref name="four15" />

[[File:Alastair3.jpg|350px|rightleft|thumb|[[Alastair]]]]

[[Image:Crowley.jpg|350px|leftright|thumb|[[Crowley]]]]

[[File:Abaddon2.jpg|350px|thumb|rightleft|[[Abaddon]], [[Knight of Hell]]]]

[[Abaddon]] is an incredibly powerful black-eyed demon who is one of the first demons ever created, and a [[Knight of Hell]], part of an elite group of demons believed to have been destroyed by [[archangels]].<ref name="eight12" /> In fact, after she and the other Knights kidnapped [[Cain]]'s wife, he killed them himself, accidentally killing his wife while Abaddon possessed her.<ref name="nine11" /> In 1958, as part of her work for Hell, Abaddon brutally murders [[Father Max Thompson]] for developing the [[demon cure]].<ref name="eight22" /> Shortly thereafter, Abaddon attempts to create a "demon factory" by stealing people's [[soul]]s and transforming the souls into demons, but she is confronted by [[Men of Letters]] initiates [[Henry Winchester]] and [[Josie Sands]]. Seizing upon an opportunity, Abaddon possesses Josie to infiltrate the Men of Letters.<ref name="nine17" />

On the night of August 12, 1958, Abaddon slaughters the Men of Letters and follows Henry Winchester through time to get the key to [[the Bunker]], the greatest storehouse of supernatural knowledge that ever existed. Unable to kill Abaddon, Henry shoots the Knight in the head with a [[devil's trap bullet]], but not before she mortally wounds him. Dean tells Abaddon that as they can't kill her, he is going to cut her into pieces and bury them in concrete, trapping her forever.<ref name="eight12" /> She is later put back together by Sam and Dean in order to [[demon cure|cure her ]] of being a demon as the third [[Trials|trial]] to close the [[Hell Gates|Gates of Hell]], but she escapes while they are distracted.<ref name="eight22" /> She later then attacks [[Crowley]] and Sam after Crowley calls for help after being captured, planning to take over ruling [[Hell]] herself. However, Sam douses her in [[holy oil]] and lights her up, forcing her to abandon [[Josie Sands]]' body and flee in her smoke form.<ref name="eight23" />

Days after her brief defeat, Abaddon has Josie's body restored and begins a crusade to take over Hell and Earth. She tries to kill Sam and Dean and get Crowley's location from them, but flees when [[Gadreel]] reveals himself nearby.<ref name="nine02" /> Abaddon then works to reshape Hell, using Crowley's absence to take over and reneging on all soul deals.<ref name="nine06" /> After being freed by the Winchesters,<ref name="nine10" /> Crowley starts a war against her, allying with Dean to find [[the First Blade]], the only weapon that can kill Abaddon.<ref name="nine11" /> After finding out about Crowley's search, Abaddon starts her own<ref name="nine16" /> and starts having her demons loyal to her steal innocent people's souls to build her own army of demons loyal only to her.<ref name="nine17" /> After attempting to lure the Winchesters into a trap with the help of Crowley, Abaddon was killed by Dean with [[the First Blade]] after the [[Mark of Cain]] made him immune to her powers,<ref name="nine21" /> allowing Crowley to subsequently regain control over Hell.<ref name="nine23" /> [[File:Cecily.jpg|thumb|left|350px|[[Cecily]]]]===[[Cecily]]===Described as one of [[Crowley]]'s best demons, Cecily is planted inside of an NSA listening post which she is able to use to monitor both the humans and [[angel radio]]. After Crowley's disappearance, Cecily begins "playing both sides" by sending reports to [[Abaddon]] but also helping Crowley at the same time. Cecily is employed by Crowley to help find [[Sam Winchester]] and [[Gadreel]], but subsequently alerts Abaddon to their search. Although pleased by the news, Abaddon is left enraged by Cecily's audacity in playing both sides and kills her with an [[angel blade]].<ref name="nine10" />

[[File:Lola.jpg|thumb|left|350px|[[Lola]]]]===[[Lola]]===Lola is a minor demon used by [[Crowley]] to satisfy his human blood addiction and need for sexual gratification. Lola proves to be a double agent working for [[Abaddon]], reporting on Crowley's activities to Abaddon through fellow demon [[Aldo]]. It is through Lola that Abaddon learns of Crowley's search for [[the First Blade]] and his alliance with the Winchesters. Lola is eventually sold out to Crowley by an unknown party. Enraged by Lola's betrayal and lack of remorse, Crowley kills her with an [[angel blade]].<ref name="nine16" /> [[File:Deanmon1003.png|thumb|rightleft|350px|[[Dean Winchester]]]]

[[File:BarthamusBelphegor.png|thumb|leftright|350px|[[BarthamusBelphegor]]]]===[[Barthamus]]===A powerful [[Crossroads Demon]] that calls himself "the Crossroads Demon" following [[Crowley]]'s ascension to King of Hell. Dissatisfied with [[Asmodeus]]' rule of Hell, Barthamus steals a [[Nephilim]] tracking spell and offers to it to Sam and Dean in exchange for them stealing back his personal property, revealed to be Barthamus' human bones, from [[Luther Shrike]]. The Winchesters, [[Alice]] and [[Grab]] steal the bones, but Grab is killed by Luther in the process. When confronted, Luther reveals that he had made a deal with Barthamus centuries before to save his dying son's life, only to have Barthamus let him later die anyway. Disgusted by Barthamus' actions and his subsequent murder of Luther, the Winchesters refuse to complete their deal. Barthamus is killed when Alice burns his human bones, but the fire of the demon's destruction also destroys the Nephilim tracking spell.<ref name="thirteen08" />

[[File:Grab.png||thumb|right|350px|[[Grab]]]]===[[GrabBelphegor]]===A demon thief affiliated with demonic torturer released from [[Hell]] when [[BarthamusGod]], its suggested that Grab is not his real name but rather an alias. According to Barthamus, Grab is an expert at bypassing supernatural security throws open every door in Hell and is hired by Barthamus alongside creates [[AlicePortal|the Rupture]]. Unlike most demons, Sam and Dean to recover his human bones from Belphegor actually enjoys Hell. He possesses [[Luther ShrikeJack Kline]]'s corpse and presents himself to the Winchesters as an ally. Obnoxious more than maliciousWith little choice, Grab helps Dean and Alice find Lutherthe Winchesters accept the demon's vault help and he helps them create a magical barrier around the town to contain the escaped souls<ref name="fifteen01" /> and waits outside. He is subsequently stabbed to death by Luther maintain the barrier and deal with the [[demon-killing knifeHell Ghosts|the escaped ghosts]] when he finds the demon thief outside of his vault.<ref name="thirteen08fifteen02" />

[[File:Kipling.png|thumb|left|350px|[[Kipling]]]]===[[Kipling]]===A six hundred year old black-eyed demon who "burned half With the world" with Genghis Khan when barrier close to falling, Belphegor suggests he was human and who sought return to become the new King of Hell following the death of all of its previous rulers. After trying and failing to make a deal with Sam, Kipling was killed by Sam with the get [[demon-killing knifeLilith's Crook]].<ref name="fourteen01">from [[14.01 Stranger in a Strange Land]]</ref> [[File:Abraxas.pngLilith's Chamber|thumb|right|350px|[[Abraxasher chamber]]]]===[[Abraxas]]===A powerful , which can then be used to draw all of the souls and sadistic black-eyed demon who brutally murdered demons back in before the Rupture is sealed. With the family help of [[LuciferCastiel]]'s future [, Belphegor is able to retrieve the Crook, only to have [vessel]] [[NickArdat]]attack.<ref name="fourteen07">[[14.07 Unhuman Nature]]</ref> After being tracked down by NickBefore Belphegor kills her, Abraxas revealed Ardat reveals that he committed Belphegor is only using the murders on Winchesters to become the orders new King of Lucifer himselfHell, his true goal for centuries. During a confrontationAs Belphegor is using the Crook to absorb the souls and gain massive power, Abraxas was killed by Nick with an Castiel [[angel bladesmiting|smites]]the demon, but at the cost of burning Jack's corpse to a charred skeleton and destroying the Crook before all of the souls can be drawn back in.<ref name="fourteen11fifteen03" />

White-eyed demons are the highest-ranking class of demons, second only to [[Lucifer]] himself in the hierarchy of [[Hell]] and serving as his "chiefs of staff."<ref name="essential" /> Only two confirmed white-eyed demons, [[Lilith]] and [[Alastair]], have appeared. Another demon, [[Samhain]], may be classified as a third white-eyed demon, but unlike Lilith and Alastair, his eyes have pale gray irises and black pupils. Lilith is known to be the first demon created by Lucifer<ref name="four22">[[4.22 Lucifer Rising]]</ref> and Alastair is hinted to have been the second,but at least very old and powerful.<ref name="essential" /> though it's later revealed that the [[Princes of Hell]] are the demons created most immediately after Lilith.<ref name="twelve12" /> They are powerful enough to be on par with [[angels]], with Lilith demonstrating the angels' ability to generate a powerful white light that destroys anything she wills it to with the effects being compared to an explosion,<ref name="four02">[[4.02 Are You There, God? It's Me, Dean Winchester]]</ref><ref name="three12" /> as well as high resistance to [[Sam Winchester]]'s demonic powers,<ref name="four18">[[4.18 The Monster at the End of This Book]]</ref><ref name="four22" /> and Alastair demonstrating high resistance to [[Ruby's Knife]]<ref name="four09" /> as well as complete immunity to the smiting power of angels and the power to overpower and defeat angels in direct combat.<ref name="four10" /><ref name="four16" />

 ==External links=='''Meta'''* [https://bardicvoice.livejournal.com/19403.html On Making Deals With Demons] by bardicvoice (November 2007); [https://web.archive.org/web/20190811203633/http://enbardicvoice.livejournal.com/19403.html archive link]*[https://spnbookclub.wikipedialivejournal.orgcom/4031.html Phantom Traveler -- The Advent of Demons] by bardicvoice (August 2008); [http:/wiki/Demonology Wikipedia's entry on Demonologyarchive.today/gnal1 archive link]