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Venom Elemental

Large · Elemental · CR 4 · Neutral

Source. Creature Codex

14 (natural armor)

93 (11d10+33)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-2

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Elemental

Alignment Neutral

XP 1100

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 50 ft (15.2 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 10

Languages

understands Primordial but can't speak

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison

Damage Resistances

bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks

Condition Immunities

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

Traits

Liquid Form

The elemental can enter a hostile creature's space and stop there. It can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing.

Underwater Camouflage

The elemental has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made while underwater.

Actions

Bite

+5 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 1d6+3 plus 2d6 poison damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 10 ft., one creature. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) poison damage, and the creature must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned until the end of its next turn.

Multiattack

The venom elemental makes two bite attacks.

About Venom Elemental

Venom Elemental is a large elemental with a Challenge Rating of 4. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 93 hit points (derived from 11d10+33).

Venom Elemental has communication capabilities including understands Primordial but can't speak. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Venom Elemental

1 tips available

When using Venom Elemental in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 50 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.

Player Guide: Facing Venom Elemental

1 strategies available

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

Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 50 ft! It has advantage in water. Fight on land if possible. Use 'Control Water' or drain water sources to limit its mobility.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 4.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 6 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 2,000 XP
Hard: 3,000 XP
Deadly: 4,000 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 Venom Elemental?: Venom Elemental has a Challenge Rating of 4, making it appropriate for parties of level 4.0.
What type of creature is Venom Elemental?: Venom Elemental is a Large Elemental, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Venom Elemental speak?: Venom Elemental can communicate in understands Primordial but can't speak.