The 164th edition of the Golden Demon took place on the 18th August 2018 - 19th August 2018, at the Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf, in Düsseldorf, Germany. This marked the 16th event hosted in Germany.
Artists from around the globe gathered at the Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf, all competing for the prestigious Golden Demon award, aiming to etch their names into history. 34 painters emerged victorious across the 16 categories. Of these painters 14 returned to claim another Demon and 20 claimed their first!
Paweł Makuch lifted the Slayer Sword for the 1st time with the entry The Might of Khorne in the Diorama & Battle Scene category.