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Azer

Medium · Elemental · CR 2 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Black Flag SRD

17 (natural armor, shield)

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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

Saving Throws

Strength +3 Dexterity +1 Constitution +4 Intelligence +1 Wisdom +1 Charisma +0

Languages

Dwarvish,Ignan

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

fire,poison,poisoned

Traits

Heated Body

A creature that touches the azer or hits it with a melee attack while within 5 feet of it takes 3 (1d6) fire damage.

Heated Weapons

When the azer hits with a metal melee weapon, the weapon deals an extra 3 (1d6) fire damage (included in the attack).

Illumination

The azer sheds bright light in a 10-foot radius and dim light for an additional 10 feet.

Actions

Multiattack

The azer makes two Warhammer attacks.

Warhammer

+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, or 8 (1d10+3) bludgeoning damage if used with two hands, plus 3 (1d6) fire damage.

Bonus Actions

Blazing Bulwark

The azer creates fire in a 15-foot line that is 1 foot wide, originating from a point the azer can see within 15 feet of it. This line is an opaque wall that is 3 feet tall and provides half-cover to creatures behind it. A creature that moves through the line takes damage as if it touched the azer. The line of fire lasts for 1 minute or until the azer uses this bonus action again.

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 17 and possesses 49 hit points (derived from None).

Azer has communication capabilities including Dwarvish,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 Dwarvish,Ignan.