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Spark Mephit

Small · Elemental · CR 1/2 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

17 (5d6)

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 +2

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 10

Languages

Auran, Ignan

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

lightning, poison

Condition Immunities

poisoned

Traits

Death Burst

When the mephit dies, its Spark Form recharges, and the mephit uses it before it dies.

Elemental Nature

A mephit doesnt require air, sustenance, or sleep.

Actions

Claws

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+2 plus 1d4 lightning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) slashing damage plus 2 (1d4) lightning damage.

Faerie Flame

1/day

Each creature within 10 feet of the mephit makes a DC 11 Dexterity saving throw. On a failure the creature is magically outlined in blue light for 1 minute. While outlined the creature gains no benefit from being invisible and attack rolls against it are made with advantage.

Spark Form

Recharge 6

The mephit transforms into an arc of lightning and flies up to 20 feet without provoking opportunity attacks. During this movement the mephit can pass through other creatures spaces. Whenever it moves through another creatures space for the first time during this movement that creature makes a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw taking 5 (2d4) lightning damage on a failed save or half damage on a success. The mephit then reverts to its original form.

About Spark Mephit

Spark 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 12 and possesses 17 hit points (derived from 5d6).

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

GM Tips: Using Spark Mephit

2 tips available

When using Spark 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.
Lightning Damage Awareness: Lightning attacks often have long range and high speed. Advise players to use cover and avoid metal armor/weapons. Water surfaces amplify lightning damage - avoid fighting near water.

Player Guide: Facing Spark 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.
Lightning Damage Protection: This creature deals lightning damage! Avoid metal armor and weapons. Use cover and avoid water surfaces. 'Iron Skin' or 'Protection from Energy' can help.

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 Spark Mephit?: Spark Mephit has a Challenge Rating of 1/2, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.5.
What type of creature is Spark Mephit?: Spark Mephit is a Small Elemental, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Spark Mephit speak?: Spark Mephit can communicate in Auran, Ignan.