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Earth Elemental

Large · Elemental · CR 5 · Neutral

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

17 (natural armor)

147 (14d10 + 70)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

-1

CON

INT

-3

WIS

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Elemental

Alignment Neutral

XP 1800

Initiative Bonus -1

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Burrow 30 ft (9.1 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Tremorsense 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 10

Saving Throws

Strength +5 Dexterity -1 Constitution +5 Intelligence -3 Wisdom +0 Charisma -3

Languages

Primordial (Terran)

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison

Condition Immunities

exhaustion, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, unconscious

Traits

Earth Glide

The elemental can burrow through nonmagical, unworked earth and stone. While doing so, the elemental doesn't disturb the material it moves through.

Siege Monster

The elemental deals double damage to objects and structures.

Actions

Multiattack

Cost 1

The elemental makes two attacks, using Slam or Rock Launch in any combination.

Rock Launch

Cost 1

+8 to hit, range 60 ft (18.3 m). Hit: 1d6+5 bludgeoning damage.

Ranged Attack Roll: +8, range 60 ft. 8 (1d6 + 5) Bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature, it has the Prone condition.

Slam

Cost 1

+8 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 2d8+5 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +8, reach 10 ft. 14 (2d8 + 5) Bludgeoning damage.

About Earth Elemental

Earth Elemental is a large elemental with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 17 and possesses 147 hit points (derived from 14d10 + 70).

Earth Elemental has communication capabilities including Primordial (Terran). This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Earth Elemental

1 tips available

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

Burrowing Tactics: This creature can burrow at 30 ft. It can ambush from underground or escape combat by digging. Use 'Earthbind' or create difficult terrain to limit burrowing. Consider fighting in areas without soft ground.

Player Guide: Facing Earth Elemental

1 strategies available

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

Burrowing Defense: This creature can burrow at 30 ft! It can ambush from underground. Use 'Earthbind', create difficult terrain, or fight on hard surfaces. 'Stone Shape' can seal burrows.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 5.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 7 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 3,000 XP
Hard: 4,500 XP
Deadly: 6,000 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 Earth Elemental?: Earth Elemental has a Challenge Rating of 5, making it appropriate for parties of level 5.0.
What type of creature is Earth Elemental?: Earth Elemental is a Large Elemental, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Earth Elemental speak?: Earth Elemental can communicate in Primordial (Terran).