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Firegeist

Small · Elemental · CR 2 · Neutral Evil

Armor Class
14
Hit Points and Hit Dice
82 (15d6 + 30)
Challenge Rating CR
2

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR
7
-2
DEX
18
+4
CON
14
+2
INT
4
-3
WIS
16
+3
CHA
6
-2

Overview

Category Monsters
Size Small
Type Elemental
Alignment Neutral Evil
XP 450
Initiative Bonus +4

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)
Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)
Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)
Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)
Passive Perception 15

Skills

Perception +5

Languages

Ignan

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities
fire, poison
Condition Immunities
exhaustion, grappled, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, prone, restrained, unconscious

Traits

Elemental Nature

The firegeist doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.

Hide By Firelight

The firegeist has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in fire or in areas lit by nonmagical fire.

Magical Light Sensitivity

While in an area of light created by a spell or other magical effect, the firegeist has disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks.

Variable Illumination

The firegeist sheds dim light in a 5- to 20-foot radius. It can alter the radius as a bonus action.

Water Susceptibility

For every 5 feet the firegeist moves in water, or for every gallon of water splashed on it, it takes 1 cold damage.

Actions

Burning Slam

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+4 plus 2d6 fire damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage plus 7 (2d6) fire damage. If the target is a flammable object, it ignites. If the target is a creature, the target must succeed on a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw or ignite. Until a creature takes an action to douse the fire, the target takes 3 (1d6) fire damage at the start of each of its turns.

Burning Terror

Recharge 5–6

The firegeist assaults the mind of one creature it can see within 30 feet of it with the painful, humiliating memory of the firegeist's first death. The target must make a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw. On a failure, the target takes 14 (4d6) fire damage and is frightened for 1 minute. On a success, the target takes half the damage and isn't frightened. While frightened, the creature takes 3 (1d6) fire damage at the start of each of its turns. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

About Firegeist

Firegeist is a small elemental with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 82 hit points (derived from 15d6 + 30).

Firegeist has communication capabilities including Ignan. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Firegeist

1 tips available

When using Firegeist 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 Firegeist

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 2.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

  • Medium: 600 XP
  • Hard: 900 XP
  • Deadly: 1,200 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 Firegeist?
Firegeist has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Firegeist?
Firegeist is a Small Elemental, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Firegeist speak?
Firegeist can communicate in Ignan.

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