Daemons in A Discovery of Witches don’t have a single uniform set of powers like witches or vampires do. Their abilities are usually shown as heightened intelligence, creativity, charisma, and sometimes unusual gifts like precognition or telepathy.

Quick Scoop

In the series, daemons are described as having “glimmerings of supernatural power” rather than big, obvious magic. That means one daemon might be brilliant in art, music, or scholarship, while another might show stronger psychic-style abilities.

What they can do

  • Exceptional creativity and intelligence. Daemons are often portrayed as unusually gifted in the arts, academia, or strategy.
  • Charisma and influence. Some are especially persuasive or socially powerful.
  • Precognition. A few daemons are said to have visions or glimpses of the future.
  • Telepathy or mind-reading. Some reports in the lore mention mental abilities, though these are not universal.
  • No witch-style enchantment. They do not generally cast spells or enchant objects the way witches can.

Important detail

Their powers vary a lot from one daemon to another, so the species is defined more by potential and temperament than by one consistent magical skill set. In the story world, they also play an important political role in supernatural society, even if they lack the flashy magic of witches.

If you want, I can also give you a daemon vs witch vs vampire breakdown from A Discovery of Witches.