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Azer Forgemaster

Medium · Elemental · CR 4 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

78 (12d8+24)

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Core attributes and their modifiers.

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Elemental

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 1100

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 13

Languages

Common, Ignan

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

fire, poison

Damage Vulnerabilities

cold

Condition Immunities

poisoned

Traits

Fiery Aura

A creature that ends its turn within 5 feet of one or more azers takes 5 (1d10) fire damage. The azer sheds bright light in a 10-foot radius and dim light for an additional 10 feet.

Actions

Bonfire

3/day

A 5-foot-square space within 60 feet catches fire. A creature takes 10 (3d6) fire damage when it enters this area for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there. A creature can use an action to extinguish this fire.

Multiattack

The azer attacks with its returning hammer and uses Bonfire if available.

Returning Hammer

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d8+4 plus 2d6 fire damage.

Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 feet one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage plus 7 (2d6) fire damage. The azers hammer returns to its hand after its thrown.

Bonus Actions

Fire Step

While standing in fire, the azer can magically teleport up to 90 feet to a space within fire.

About Azer Forgemaster

Azer Forgemaster is a medium elemental with a Challenge Rating of 4. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 78 hit points (derived from 12d8+24).

Azer Forgemaster has communication capabilities including Common, Ignan. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Azer Forgemaster

1 tips available

When using Azer Forgemaster in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Fire Damage Mitigation: This creature deals fire damage. Advise players to have fire resistance ready or use water-based tactics. Consider environmental fire hazards that could backfire on the creature.

Player Guide: Facing Azer Forgemaster

1 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Fire Damage Protection: This creature deals fire damage! Get fire resistance from spells like 'Resistance' or potions. Avoid fighting near flammable objects. Water spells can counter fire attacks.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 4.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 6 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 2,000 XP
Hard: 3,000 XP
Deadly: 4,000 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Azer Forgemaster?: Azer Forgemaster has a Challenge Rating of 4, making it appropriate for parties of level 4.0.
What type of creature is Azer Forgemaster?: Azer Forgemaster is a Medium Elemental, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Azer Forgemaster speak?: Azer Forgemaster can communicate in Common, Ignan.