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Efreeti

Large · Elemental · CR 11 · Neutral

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

17 (natural armor)

212 (17d10 + 119)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Elemental

Alignment Neutral

XP 7200

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Fly 60 ft (18.3 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Hover Yes

Senses

Darkvision 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 12

Saving Throws

Strength +6 Dexterity +1 Constitution +7 Intelligence +3 Wisdom +6 Charisma +8

Languages

Primordial (Ignan)

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

fire

Traits

Elemental Restoration

If the efreeti dies outside the Elemental Plane of Fire, its body dissolves into ash, and it gains a new body in 1d4 days, reviving with all its Hit Points somewhere on the Plane of Fire.

Magic Resistance

The efreeti has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Wishes

The efreeti has a 30 percent chance of knowing the Wish spell. If the efreeti knows it, the efreeti can cast it only on behalf of a non-genie creature who communicates a wish in a way the efreeti can understand. If the efreeti casts the spell for the creature, the efreeti suffers none of the spell's stress. Once the efreeti has cast it three times, the efreeti can't do so again for 365 days.

Actions

Heated Blade

Cost 1

+10 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6+6 slashing damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +10, reach 5 ft. 13 (2d6 + 6) Slashing damage plus 13 (2d12) Fire damage.

Hurl Flame

Cost 1

+8 to hit, range 120 ft (36.6 m). Hit: 7d6 fire damage.

Ranged Attack Roll: +8, range 120 ft. 24 (7d6) Fire damage.

Multiattack

Cost 1

The efreeti makes three attacks, using Heated Blade or Hurl Flame in any combination.

Spellcasting

Cost 1

The efreeti casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16):

At Will: Detect Magic, Elementalism
1/Day Each: Gaseous Form, Invisibility, Major Image, Plane Shift, Tongues, Wall of Fire

About Efreeti

Efreeti is a large elemental with a Challenge Rating of 11. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 17 and possesses 212 hit points (derived from 17d10 + 119).

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

GM Tips: Using Efreeti

2 tips available

When using Efreeti 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.
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 Efreeti

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.
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 11.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 15 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 13,200 XP
Hard: 19,800 XP
Deadly: 26,400 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 Efreeti?: Efreeti has a Challenge Rating of 11, making it appropriate for parties of level 11.0.
What type of creature is Efreeti?: Efreeti is a Large Elemental, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Efreeti speak?: Efreeti can communicate in Primordial (Ignan).