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Fire Elemental

Large · Elemental · CR 5 · Neutral

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

13 (natural armor)

93 (11d10 + 33)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-2

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Elemental

Alignment Neutral

XP 1800

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 50 ft (15.2 m)

Swim 25 ft (7.6 m)

Climb 25 ft (7.6 m)

Crawl 25 ft (7.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 10

Saving Throws

Strength +0 Dexterity +3 Constitution +3 Intelligence -2 Wisdom +0 Charisma -2

Languages

Primordial (Ignan)

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

fire, poison

Condition Immunities

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

Traits

Fire Aura

At the end of each of the elemental's turns, each creature in a 10-foot Emanation originating from the elemental takes 5 (1d10) Fire damage. Creatures and flammable objects in the Emanation start Hitazard burning.

Fire Form

The elemental can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch without expending extra movement to do so, and it can enter a creature's space and stop there. The first time it enters a creature's space on a turn, that creature takes 5 (1d10) Fire damage.

Illumination

The elemental sheds Bright Light in a 30-foot radius and Dim Light for an additional 30 feet.

Water Susceptibility

The elemental takes 3 (1d6) Cold damage for every 5 feet the elemental moves in water or for every gallon of water splashed on it.

Actions

Burn

Cost 1

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6+3 fire damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +6, reach 5 ft. 10 (2d6 + 3) Fire damage. If the target is a creature or a flammable object, it starts burning.

Multiattack

Cost 1

The elemental makes two Burn attacks.

About Fire Elemental

Fire 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 13 and possesses 93 hit points (derived from 11d10 + 33).

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

GM Tips: Using Fire Elemental

1 tips available

When using Fire Elemental 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 Fire Elemental

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 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 Fire Elemental?: Fire Elemental has a Challenge Rating of 5, making it appropriate for parties of level 5.0.
What type of creature is Fire Elemental?: Fire Elemental is a Large Elemental, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Fire Elemental speak?: Fire Elemental can communicate in Primordial (Ignan).