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Magma Mephit

Small · Elemental · CR 1/2 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

21 (6d6)

1/2

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-1

DEX

CON

INT

-1

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Elemental

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 100

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Fly 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 12

Skills

Perception +2 Stealth +3

Languages

Ignan, Terran

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

fire, poison

Damage Vulnerabilities

cold

Condition Immunities

poisoned

Traits

Death Burst

When the mephit dies, it explodes into lava. Each creature within 5 feet makes a DC 10 Constitution saving throw, taking 4 (1d8) fire damage on a failed save or half damage on a success.

Elemental Nature

A mephit doesnt require air, sustenance, or sleep.

False Appearance

While motionless, the mephit is indistinguishable from a small magma flow.

Actions

Claws

+3 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+1 plus 1d4 fire damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d4 + 1) slashing damage plus 2 (1d4) fire damage.

Fire Breath

1/day

The mephit exhales a 15-foot cone of fire. Each creature in the area makes a DC 10 Constitution saving throw taking 7 (2d6) fire damage on a failed save or half damage on a success.

Heat Metal

1/day

+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 10 Constitution saving throw dropping the object on a failure.

About Magma Mephit

Magma Mephit is a small elemental with a Challenge Rating of 1/2. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 11 and possesses 21 hit points (derived from 6d6).

Magma Mephit has communication capabilities including Ignan, Terran. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Magma Mephit

2 tips available

When using Magma Mephit in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Flight Control Strategy: Target flying creatures with spells like 'Hold Person', 'Web', or 'Grease' to ground them. Without flight restriction, they can escape melee range easily. Consider area denial spells below their flight altitude to force them into disadvantageous positions.
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 Magma Mephit

2 strategies available

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

Counter Flight Advantage: This creature can fly! Use ranged attacks, reach weapons, or spells like 'Thunderwave' to push it away. Consider 'Gust of Wind' or 'Earthbind' to ground it. Melee characters need fly speed or flight magic to engage.
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 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 2 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 75 XP
Hard: 112 XP
Deadly: 150 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 Magma Mephit?: Magma Mephit has a Challenge Rating of 1/2, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.5.
What type of creature is Magma Mephit?: Magma Mephit is a Small Elemental, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Magma Mephit speak?: Magma Mephit can communicate in Ignan, Terran.