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Azer Sentinel

Medium · Elemental · CR 2 · Lawful Neutral

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

17 (natural armor)

39 (6d8 + 12)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Elemental

Alignment Lawful Neutral

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

Primordial (Ignan)

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

fire, poison

Condition Immunities

poisoned

Traits

Fire Aura

At the end of each of the azer's turns, each creature of the azer's choice in a 5-foot Emanation originating from the azer takes 5 (1d10) Fire damage unless the azer has the Incapacitated condition.

Illumination

The azer sheds Bright Light in a 10-foot radius and Dim Light for an additional 10 feet.

Actions

Burning Hammer

Cost 1

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d10+3 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +5, reach 5 ft. 8 (1d10 + 3) Bludgeoning damage plus 3 (1d6) Fire damage.

About Azer Sentinel

Azer Sentinel is a medium elemental with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a lawful neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 17 and possesses 39 hit points (derived from 6d8 + 12).

Azer Sentinel has communication capabilities including Primordial (Ignan). This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Azer Sentinel

1 tips available

When using Azer Sentinel 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 Sentinel

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 Sentinel?: Azer Sentinel has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Azer Sentinel?: Azer Sentinel is a Medium Elemental, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Azer Sentinel speak?: Azer Sentinel can communicate in Primordial (Ignan).