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Steam Mephit

Small · Elemental · CR 1/4 · Neutral Evil

Source. 5e 2014 Rules

21 (6d6)

1/4

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-3

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Subcategory Mephits

Size Small

Type Elemental

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 50

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Fly 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 10

Languages

Aquan, Ignan

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

fire, poison

Condition Immunities

poisoned

Environments

Caves Forest or Jungle Ocean Plane of Fire Plane of Water Urban

Traits

Death Burst

When the mephit dies, it explodes in a cloud of steam. Each creature within 5 ft. of the mephit must succeed on a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw or take 4 (1d8) fire damage.

Innate Spellcasting (1/Day)

The mephit can innately cast blur, requiring no material components. Its innate spellcasting ability is Charisma.

Actions

Claws

Cost 1

+2 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m).

Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 2 (1d4) slashing damage plus 2 (1d4) fire damage.

Steam Breath

Cost 1

The mephit exhales a 15-foot cone of scalding steam. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw, taking 4 (1d8) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Variant: Summon Mephits

1/day Cost 1

The mephit has a 25 percent chance of summoning 1d4 mephits of its kind. A summoned mephit appears in an unoccupied space within 60 feet of its summoner, acts as an ally of its summoner, and can't summon other mephits. It remains for 1 minute, until it or its summoner dies, or until its summoner dismisses it as an action.

About Steam Mephit

Steam Mephit is a small elemental with a Challenge Rating of 1/4. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 10 and possesses 21 hit points (derived from 6d6).

Steam Mephit has communication capabilities including Aquan, Ignan. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Steam Mephit

2 tips available

When using Steam Mephit 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 Steam Mephit

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 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 2 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 31 XP
Hard: 46 XP
Deadly: 62 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 Steam Mephit?: Steam Mephit has a Challenge Rating of 1/4, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.25.
What type of creature is Steam Mephit?: Steam Mephit is a Small Elemental, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Steam Mephit speak?: Steam Mephit can communicate in Aquan, Ignan.