Ability Scores
Core attributes and their modifiers.
Overview
Movement
Senses
Saving Throws
Skills
Languages
Abyssal, Ignan, Infernal
Resistances & Immunities
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
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
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GM Tips: Using Salamander Monarch
When using Salamander Monarch in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:
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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
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Player Guide: Facing Salamander Monarch
When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:
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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
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
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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