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Ashen Custodian

Medium · Fey · CR 6 · Neutral

Armor Class
15
Hit Points and Hit Dice
99 (18d8+18)
Challenge Rating CR
6

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR
10
+0
DEX
21
+5
CON
12
+1
INT
14
+2
WIS
15
+2
CHA
18
+4

Overview

Category Monsters
Size Medium
Type Fey
Alignment Neutral
XP 2300
Initiative Bonus +5

Movement

Walk 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 15

Saving Throws

Constitution +4

Skills

Nature +5 Perception +5

Languages

Elvish, Sylvan

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities
fire
Damage Resistances
bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks

Traits

Fire Controller

As a bonus action, the ashen custodian can create or extinguish a nonmagical fire in a 5-foot cube within 30 feet of her, or she can expand an existing fire within 30 feet of her by 5 feet in one direction. If she creates or expands a fire, the target location must have suitable fuel for the fire, such as paper or wood. If the ashen custodian targets a fire elemental with this trait, the fire elemental has advantage (expanded) or disadvantage (extinguished) on attack rolls until the end of its next turn.

Forest Cleanser

When the ashen custodian hits a plant or plant creature with her Cleansing Strike, the target takes an extra 2d8 fire damage.

Innate Spellcasting

The ashen custodian’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 15). The ashen custodian can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
At will: druidcraft, produce flame
3/day each: burning hands, cure wounds, flame blade, fog cloud
1/day each: conjure elemental (fire elemental only), wall of fire

Magic Resistance

The ashen custodian has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Warming Presence

When a hostile creature starts its turn within 10 feet of the ashen custodian, the creature must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or take 3 (1d6) fire damage. When a friendly creature within 10 feet of the ashen custodian regains hp, the creature regains an extra 1d6 hp.

Actions

Cleansing Strike

+8 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d8+5 plus 2d8 fire damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d8 + 5) bludgeoning damage plus 9 (2d8) fire damage. If the target is a creature or a flammable object, it ignites. Until a creature takes an action to douse the fire, the target takes 5 (1d10) fire damage at the start of each of its turns.

Multiattack

The ashen custodian makes two cleansing strike attacks.

About Ashen Custodian

Ashen Custodian is a medium fey with a Challenge Rating of 6. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 99 hit points (derived from 18d8+18).

Ashen Custodian has communication capabilities including Elvish, Sylvan. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Ashen Custodian

1 tips available

When using Ashen Custodian 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 Ashen Custodian

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 6.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 9 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

  • Medium: 4,200 XP
  • Hard: 6,300 XP
  • Deadly: 8,400 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 Ashen Custodian?
Ashen Custodian has a Challenge Rating of 6, making it appropriate for parties of level 6.0.
What type of creature is Ashen Custodian?
Ashen Custodian is a Medium Fey, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Ashen Custodian speak?
Ashen Custodian can communicate in Elvish, Sylvan.

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