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Storm Maiden

Medium · Elemental · CR 4 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 2

15 (natural armor)

78 (12d8+24)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Elemental

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 1100

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Fly 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 30 ft (9.1 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 11

Languages

Common, Primordial

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison

Damage Resistances

lightning, thunder; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks

Condition Immunities

exhaustion, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, unconscious

Traits

Innate Spellcasting

The storm maiden’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). She can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
At will: create or destroy water, ray of frost, misty step, thunderwave
1/day each: sleet storm, wind wall

Actions

Multiattack

The storm maiden makes two thunderous slam attacks.

Throw Lightning

+5 to hit, range 120 ft (36.6 m). Hit: 4d6 lightning damage.

Ranged Spell Attack: +5 to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (4d6) lightning damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or be incapacitated until the end of its next turn.

Thunderous Slam

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+3 plus 2d6 thunder damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage plus 7 (2d6) thunder damage.

About Storm Maiden

Storm Maiden is a medium elemental with a Challenge Rating of 4. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 78 hit points (derived from 12d8+24).

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

GM Tips: Using Storm Maiden

3 tips available

When using Storm Maiden 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.
Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 30 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.
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 Storm Maiden

3 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.
Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 30 ft! It has advantage in water. Fight on land if possible. Use 'Control Water' or drain water sources to limit its mobility.
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 4.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 6 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 2,000 XP
Hard: 3,000 XP
Deadly: 4,000 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 Storm Maiden?: Storm Maiden has a Challenge Rating of 4, making it appropriate for parties of level 4.0.
What type of creature is Storm Maiden?: Storm Maiden is a Medium Elemental, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Storm Maiden speak?: Storm Maiden can communicate in Common, Primordial.