The 72 Goetia Spirits: Complete Ranked List (2026)
Table of Contents
The Goetia is the first book of The Lesser Key of Solomon, a 17th-century grimoire that catalogs 72 spirits. For over three centuries it has been the standard working text for evocation practice. This reference condenses the catalog into one readable list.
The Four Ranks
The 72 spirits are organized by rank, which determines their precedence in the evocation circle. Rank describes authority in the hierarchy, not moral goodness or power.
| Rank | Number of Spirits | Typical Domain |
|---|---|---|
| King | 4 | High-level authority, broad domains |
| Duke | 16 | Battle, philosophy, love, treasure |
| Prince | 8 | Concealment, discovery, knowledge |
| Marquis | 15 | War, love, hidden things |
| Count / Earl | 8 | Beauty, love, persuasion |
| Knight | 2 | War, enmity, destruction |
| President | 14 | Teaching, treasure, healing, theft |
The First Four Kings
The four ruling kings govern the four cardinal directions and are often treated as the entry points to the hierarchy. They are Bael, Paimon, Beleth, and Asmoday.
| Number | Name | Rank | Direction | Core Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bael | King | East | Invisibility, wisdom |
| 9 | Paimon | King | West | Knowledge, arts, honor |
| 13 | Beleth | King | North | Love, favor, loyalty |
| 32 | Asmoday | King | East | Divination, treasure, protection |
The Full List
The complete catalog condensed: number, name, rank, and one-line function. This is the reference table for lookup during study or ritual.
| No. | Name | Rank | One-Line Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bael | King | Invisibility and wisdom |
| 2 | Agares | Duke | Language, movement, earthquakes |
| 3 | Vassago | Prince | Past, present, future |
| 4 | Samigina | Marquis | Corpses, spirits of the dead |
| 5 | Marbas | President | Healing, mechanics, true answers |
| 6 | Valefor | Duke | Thievery and trust |
| 7 | Amon | Marquis | Love, reconciliation, truth |
| 8 | Barbatos | Duke | Animals, languages, hidden things |
| 9 | Paimon | King | Knowledge, arts, honor |
| 10 | Buer | President | Healing, philosophy, logic |
| 11 | Gusion | Duke | Honor, friendship, answers |
| 12 | Sitri | Prince | Love and desire |
| 13 | Beleth | King | Love, favor, loyalty |
| 14 | Leraje | Marquis | Archery and battle |
| 15 | Eligos | Duke | War, battles, outcomes |
| 16 | Zepar | Duke | Love, lust, barrenness |
| 17 | Botis | President | Reconciliation, past and future |
| 18 | Bathin | Duke | Travel, herbs, precious stones |
| 19 | Sallos | Duke | Love and attraction |
| 20 | Purson | King | Secrets, treasure, hidden things |
| 21 | Marax | Count | Astronomy, herbs, knowledge |
| 22 | Ipos | Prince | Courage, wit, future events |
| 23 | Aim | Duke | Fire, bravery, boldness |
| 24 | Naberius | Marquis | Arts, eloquence, restoration |
| 25 | Glasya-Labolas | President | Knowledge, violence, love |
| 26 | Bune | Duke | Wealth, eloquence, death |
| 27 | Ronove | Marquis | Languages, friendship, favor |
| 28 | Berith | Duke | Alchemy, metals, past |
| 29 | Astaroth | Duke | Past and future, liberal sciences |
| 30 | Forneus | Marquis | Languages, reputation, teaching |
| 31 | Foras | President | Logic, ethics, health, treasure |
| 32 | Asmoday | King | Divination, treasure, protection |
| 33 | Gaap | President | Philosophy, love, ceremonies |
| 34 | Furfur | Count | Love, storms, truth |
| 35 | Marchosias | Marquis | Battle and strength |
| 36 | Stolas | Prince | Astronomy, herbs, precious stones |
| 37 | Phenex | Marquis | Poetry, science, transformation |
| 38 | Halphas | Earl | War, weapons, supplies |
| 39 | Malphas | President | Buildings, towers, discovery |
| 40 | Raum | Earl | Treasure, love, destruction |
| 41 | Focalor | Duke | Seas, winds, drowning |
| 42 | Vepar | Duke | Waters, navigation, storms |
| 43 | Sabnock | Marquis | Buildings, camps, wounds |
| 44 | Shax | Marquis | Blinding, speech, treasures |
| 45 | Vine | King | Knowledge, discovery, storms |
| 46 | Bifrons | Earl | Astrology, knowledge, death |
| 47 | Uvall | Duke | Love, friendship, past and future |
| 48 | Haagenti | President | Alchemy, transformation, wisdom |
| 49 | Crocell | Duke | Knowledge, rhetoric, waters |
| 50 | Furcas | Knight | Philosophy, astronomy, rhetoric |
| 51 | Balam | King | Past, present, future |
| 52 | Alloces | Duke | Astronomy, learning, hidden things |
| 53 | Caim | President | Judgment, birds, understanding |
| 54 | Murmur | Duke | Philosophy, spirits of the dead |
| 55 | Orobas | Prince | Divination, favor, truth |
| 56 | Gremory | Duke | Love, treasure, past and future |
| 57 | Ose | President | Transformation, illusions |
| 58 | Amy | President | Astronomy, knowledge, safe passage |
| 59 | Orias | Marquis | Astrology, transformation, favor |
| 60 | Vapula | Duke | Handicrafts, philosophy, knowledge |
| 61 | Zagan | King | Alchemy, transformation, wisdom |
| 62 | Valac | President | Serpents, hidden treasure |
| 63 | Andras | Marquis | Discord, enmity, destruction |
| 64 | Flauros | Duke | Past and future, enemies |
| 65 | Andrealphus | Marquis | Geometry, measurement, perception |
| 66 | Cimejes | Marquis | Rhetoric, languages, discovery |
| 67 | Amdusias | Duke | Music, sound, manifestation |
| 68 | Belial | King | Favor, influence, honors |
| 69 | Decarabia | Marquis | Birds, herbs, stones, transformation |
| 70 | Seere | Prince | Swift travel, discovery, truth |
| 71 | Dantalion | Duke | Thought, dreams, knowledge |
| 72 | Andromalius | Earl | Theft, justice, reconciliation |
How to Use This List
- Look up a spirit by number when you know the seal but not the name.
- Match the one-line function to your working before choosing a spirit.
- Note the rank: Kings and Dukes are addressed with more formal protocol.
- Pair the reference with the correct seal before any evocation.
- Keep a log of which spirits you have studied so far.
FAQ
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are all 72 spirits dangerous?
No. The grimoire tradition treats them as entities with specific functions, not as uniformly hostile forces. Risk comes from sloppy protocol, not from the spirit itself. Study, correct seals, and clean procedure keep working safe.
Which spirit should a beginner contact first?
Most practitioners start with a President like Buer or Marbas for healing or answers, or with Bune for practical wealth work. These have gentler reputations than the martial spirits. Avoid the four Kings until you have ritual experience.
Is this list historically accurate?
The catalog comes from the 17th-century Lesser Key of Solomon, itself a compilation of earlier grimoires. Names and functions vary slightly across manuscript traditions; this list follows the Peterson edition, the standard scholarly reference.
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References
- Peterson, J. H. (Ed.). (1999). The Lesser Key of Solomon: Detailing the Ceremonial Art of Commanding Spirits Both Good and Evil. Weiser Books.
- Rudd, T. (2012). The Goetia of Dr Rudd. Golden Hoard Press.
- Mathers, S. L. M., & Crowley, A. (1904). The Goetia: The Lesser Key of Solomon the King. Society for the Propagation of Religious Truth.
How to read a 72-spirit Goetia ranking without turning it into a power chart
A ranked list of the seventy-two spirits can be useful as a reference, but ranking depends on the source and the criterion. A modern “most powerful” label is not a historical fact, and it should not be used to claim authority over a person, spirit, or community. Start by naming the version, translation, and author you are using.
Separate description from recommendation. A historical name, domain, and traditional offering can be recorded, while claims about modern contracts, miracles, or obedience belong in a clearly labeled source section. The Arcana Goetia app page can provide a study interface, but it cannot authenticate a source or prove that a spirit acted. Do not perform coercive rituals or use a list to frighten someone.
A source-first review method
- Record the primary or secondary source and its date.
- Write what the source says without adding a modern promise.
- Mark disputed translations or definitions as disputed.
- Keep a personal interpretation in a separate journal field.
- Do not make a ranking into a command to summon or control anything.
For a beginner, a grounded Goetia guide is more useful than a “power” ranking. Stop if the material increases fear or isolation and seek support from a qualified mental-health professional.
How to use a 72-spirit list without a power chart
A ranked list of Goetia spirits is easier to study when each entry separates name, source text, translation, modern interpretation, and personal response. Check the primary text and the edition you are using; spellings and ranks vary between translations. The Arcana Goetia reference app can help you keep the entries organised, but it cannot establish a spirit’s objective power, command a person, or predict an outcome.
For a beginner exercise, read three entries from different parts of the list and write what the traditional text says, what the modern reading adds, and what you would need to verify. Do not turn a list into a contest, purchase, threat, or promise of protection. If a spirit image causes fear, close the page and use grounding or trusted support. A safer ritual study is consent-first, symbolic, and reversible: you can study history without invoking a being or making another person an offering.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the list to contact a spirit?
The historical material can be studied as symbolism, but it does not verify contact or guarantee a response. Do not pressure another person into a ritual or treat an imagined answer as factual.
Does a rank make one spirit more powerful?
Ranks are descriptions within a particular text and tradition, not a measurable power ranking. Check the source and keep modern interpretations separate.
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