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Azer

Medium · Elemental · CR 2 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

39 (6d8+12)

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Core attributes and their modifiers.

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Elemental

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +1

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 11

Languages

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

Hammer

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d8+3 plus 1d6 fire damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) bludgeoning damage plus 3 (1d6) fire damage.

Heat Metal

+4 to hit, range 60 ft (18.3 m). Hit: 2d8 fire damage.

Ranged Spell Attack: +4 to hit, range 60 ft., one creature wearing or holding a metal object. Hit: 9 (2d8) fire damage. If a creature is holding the object and suffers damage it makes a DC 12 Constitution saving throw dropping the object on a failure.

Bonus Actions

Fire Step

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

About Azer

Azer is a medium elemental with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 39 hit points (derived from 6d8+12).

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

GM Tips: Using Azer

1 tips available

When using Azer 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

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 2.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 600 XP
Hard: 900 XP
Deadly: 1,200 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?: Azer has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Azer?: Azer is a Medium Elemental, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Azer speak?: Azer can communicate in Ignan.