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Storm Spirit

Medium · Elemental · CR 1/2 · Neutral

Source. Creature Codex

14 (natural armor)

22 (5d8)

1/2

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-2

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Elemental

Alignment Neutral

XP 100

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Fly 40 ft (12.2 m)

Hover Yes

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 10

Languages

Auran

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

lightning, thunder

Condition Immunities

exhaustion, grappled, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, prone, restrained, unconscious

Traits

Storm Form

The spirit can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing. A creature that touches the spirit or hits it with a melee attack while within 5 feet of it takes 2 (1d4) lightning and 2 (1d4) thunder damage. In addition, the spirit can enter a hostile creature's space and stop there. The first time it enters a creature's space on a turn, that creature takes 2 (1d4) lightning and 2 (1d4) thunder damage. Any creature which ends its turn in the same space as the spirit takes 2 (1d4) lightning and 2 (1d4) thunder damage at the end of its turn.

Actions

Shocking Bolt

+4 to hit, range 60/240 ft (18.3/73.2 m). Hit: 1d4+2 lightning damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 60/240 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) lightning damage.

Tempest

Recharge 6

Each creature within 10 feet of the spirit must succeed on a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw. On a failure, a creature takes 5 (2d4) lightning damage, 5 (2d4) thunder damage, is thrown 10 feet in a random direction, and is knocked prone.

Thunder Slam

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+2 thunder damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) thunder damage.

About Storm Spirit

Storm Spirit is a medium elemental with a Challenge Rating of 1/2. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 22 hit points (derived from 5d8).

Storm Spirit has communication capabilities including Auran. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Storm Spirit

2 tips available

When using Storm Spirit 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 Storm Spirit

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