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Azza Gremlin

Small · Fey · CR 1/4 · Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

7 (2d6)

1/4

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-3

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Fey

Alignment Neutral

XP 50

Initiative Bonus +4

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Fly 10 ft (3 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 11

Languages

Common, Primordial

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

lightning, thunder

Traits

Contagious Lightning

A creature that touches the azza gremlin or hits it with a metal weapon while within 5 feet of it receives a discharge of lightning. The creature must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving throw or attract lightning for 1 minute. For the duration, attacks that deal lightning damage have advantage against the affected creature, the creature has disadvantage on saving throws against spells and effects that deal lightning damage, and if the creature takes lightning damage, it is paralyzed until the end of its next turn. An affected creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

Actions

Lightning Jolt

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+3 lightning damage.

Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 30 ft., one creature. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) lightning damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving throw or be affected by Contagious Lightning.

Reactions

Ride the Bolt

The azza gremlin can travel instantly along any bolt of lightning. When a bolt of lightning strikes or an effect deals lightning damage within 30 feet of the gremlin, it can teleport to an unoccupied space within 5 feet of where the lightning struck or dealt damage.

About Azza Gremlin

Azza Gremlin is a small fey with a Challenge Rating of 1/4. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 7 hit points (derived from 2d6).

Azza Gremlin has communication capabilities including Common, Primordial. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Azza Gremlin

2 tips available

When using Azza Gremlin 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.
Lightning Damage Awareness: Lightning attacks often have long range and high speed. Advise players to use cover and avoid metal armor/weapons. Water surfaces amplify lightning damage - avoid fighting near water.

Player Guide: Facing Azza Gremlin

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.
Lightning Damage Protection: This creature deals lightning damage! Avoid metal armor and weapons. Use cover and avoid water surfaces. 'Iron Skin' or 'Protection from Energy' can help.

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 Azza Gremlin?: Azza Gremlin has a Challenge Rating of 1/4, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.25.
What type of creature is Azza Gremlin?: Azza Gremlin is a Small Fey, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Azza Gremlin speak?: Azza Gremlin can communicate in Common, Primordial.