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Salamander Monarch

Large · Elemental · CR 13 · Neutral Evil

Armor Class
17 (natural armor)
Hit Points and Hit Dice
161 (17d10+68)
Challenge Rating CR
13

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR
20
+5
DEX
18
+4
CON
18
+4
INT
15
+2
WIS
14
+2
CHA
18
+4

Overview

Category Monsters
Size Large
Type Elemental
Alignment Neutral Evil
XP 10000
Initiative Bonus +4

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 90 ft (27.4 m)
Passive Perception 12

Saving Throws

Constitution +9 Wisdom +7

Skills

Arcana +7 Intimidation +9

Languages

Abyssal, Ignan, Infernal

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities
fire; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks
Damage Vulnerabilities
cold

Traits

Heated Body

A creature that touches the salamander monarch or hits it with a melee attack while within 5 feet of it takes 14 (4d6) fire damage.

Heated Weapons

Any metal melee weapon the salamander monarch wields deals an extra 7 (2d6) fire damage on a hit (included in the attack).

Innate Spellcasting

The salamander monarch’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 17). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components.
3/day: flaming sphere, heat metal
1/day: conjure elemental (fire elemental only)

Inspiring Sovereign

Each salamander within 30 feet of the salamander monarch and that can see the monarch has advantage on its melee attack rolls and saving throws.

Actions

Immolating Crest

Recharge 6

The salamander monarch causes its crest to flare with brilliant radiance, illuminating everything within 30 feet of it with a blue or green light. Each creature in that area must make a DC 17 Dexterity saving throw. On a failure, a creature takes 28 (8d6) fire damage and catches on fire. On a success, a creature takes half the damage and doesn't catch on fire. Until a creature on fire takes an action to douse the fire, the creature takes 7 (2d6) fire damage at the start of each of its turns.

Multiattack

The salamander monarch makes two attacks: one with its trident and one with its tail.

Tail

+9 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 2d6+5 plus 2d6 fire damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) bludgeoning damage plus 7 (2d6) fire damage, and the target is grappled (escape DC 18). Until this grapple ends, the target is restrained, the salamander monarch can automatically hit the target with its tail, and the salamander monarch can't make tail attacks against other targets.

Trident

+9 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d8+5 plus 2d6 fire damage.

Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) piercing damage or 16 (2d10 + 5) piercing damage if used with two hands to make a melee attack, plus 7 (2d6) fire damage.

About Salamander Monarch

Salamander Monarch is a large elemental with a Challenge Rating of 13. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 17 and possesses 161 hit points (derived from 17d10+68).

Salamander Monarch has communication capabilities including Abyssal, Ignan, Infernal. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Salamander Monarch

1 tips available

When using Salamander Monarch 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 Salamander Monarch

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 13.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 17 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

  • Medium: 18,200 XP
  • Hard: 27,300 XP
  • Deadly: 36,400 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 Salamander Monarch?
Salamander Monarch has a Challenge Rating of 13, making it appropriate for parties of level 13.0.
What type of creature is Salamander Monarch?
Salamander Monarch is a Large Elemental, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Salamander Monarch speak?
Salamander Monarch can communicate in Abyssal, Ignan, Infernal.

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