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Al-Aeshma Genie

Large · Elemental · CR 9 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

17 (natural armor)

149 (13d10 + 78)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Elemental

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 5000

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 90 ft (27.4 m)

Fly 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 45 ft (13.7 m)

Climb 45 ft (13.7 m)

Crawl 45 ft (13.7 m)

Senses

Darkvision 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 13

Saving Throws

Dexterity +6 Wisdom +7 Charisma +9

Languages

Auran, Common, Ignan

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

lightning, thunder

Traits

Air Hatred

The al-aeshma has advantage on attack rolls against creatures that are flying.

Earth Bound

The al-aeshma is anchored to the earth and can’t fly far from it. The al-aeshma can’t willingly fly more than 30 feet above the ground. If it starts its turn more than 30 feet away from the ground, it loses its damage immunities and is vulnerable to lightning and thunder damage until it starts its turn within 30 feet of the ground.

Elemental Demise

When an al-aeshma dies, its body disintegrates into a swirling spray of coarse sand, leaving behind only equipment it was wearing or carrying.

Regeneration

The al-aeshma regains 10 hp at the start of its turn. If it takes fire or radiant damage, this trait doesn’t function at the start of the al-Aeshma’s next turn. The al-aeshma dies only if it starts its turn at 0 hp and doesn’t regenerate.

Actions

Dust Devil

The al-aeshma creates a swirling dust devil centered on a point it can see within 120 feet of it. The dust devil appears in the shape of a cylinder that is 30 feet tall with a 5-foot radius. Each creature in the area and each creature that enters the area for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there must succeed on a DC 17 Strength saving throw or be restrained. While restrained, a creature takes 7 (2d6) slashing damage and 7 (2d6) necrotic damage at the start of each of the al-aeshma's turns. A creature, including a restrained creature, can take an action to free the restrained creature by succeeding on a DC 17 Strength check.

Scimitar

+9 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6+5 plus 2d6 necrotic damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) slashing damage plus 7 (2d6) necrotic damage.

Spellcasting

The al-aeshma casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17):

At Will: detect magic
3/Day Each: create or destroy water (destroy only), wind walk (as an action)
1/Day Each: gaseous form, invisibility

About Al-Aeshma Genie

Al-Aeshma Genie is a large elemental with a Challenge Rating of 9. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 17 and possesses 149 hit points (derived from 13d10 + 78).

Al-Aeshma Genie has communication capabilities including Auran, Common, Ignan. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Al-Aeshma Genie

2 tips available

When using Al-Aeshma Genie 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.
Regeneration Counterplay: This creature regenerates HP each turn! Players must deal enough damage to overcome regeneration. Certain damage types (acid, fire) may suppress regeneration. Plan sustained damage output.

Player Guide: Facing Al-Aeshma Genie

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.
Counter Regeneration: This creature regenerates HP each turn! Deal enough damage to overcome regeneration. Use acid or fire damage if it suppresses regeneration. Plan sustained damage output.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 9.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 12 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 9,000 XP
Hard: 13,500 XP
Deadly: 18,000 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 Al-Aeshma Genie?: Al-Aeshma Genie has a Challenge Rating of 9, making it appropriate for parties of level 9.0.
What type of creature is Al-Aeshma Genie?: Al-Aeshma Genie is a Large Elemental, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Al-Aeshma Genie speak?: Al-Aeshma Genie can communicate in Auran, Common, Ignan.