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Alazai

Large · Elemental · CR 10 · Chaotic Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

16 (natural armor)

149 (13d10+78)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Elemental

Alignment Chaotic Neutral

XP 5900

Initiative Bonus +2

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 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 13

Saving Throws

Dexterity +6 Wisdom +7

Skills

Perception +3

Languages

Ignan

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

fire, poison

Condition Immunities

exhaustion, poisoned

Traits

Conditional Invisibility

Is invisible in most situations. The following situations reveal its location and enough of its form that attacks vs. it don’t have disadvantage while the situation lasts:In temperatures lower than 50 degrees Fahrenheit or for 1 round after it takes cold: its natural heat outlines it in steam.Darkness: its burning eyes shine visibly marking its location.

Elemental Nature

Doesn’t require air food drink or sleep.

Fire Form

Can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide with o squeezing. A creature that touches it or hits it with melee attack while within 5 ft. of it takes 4 (1d8) fire.

Iron Disruption

Struck by a cold iron weapon becomes visible and can’t use Hurl Flame or Scorching Aura until start of its next turn.

About Alazai

Alazai is a large elemental with a Challenge Rating of 10. It has a chaotic neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 149 hit points (derived from 13d10+78).

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

GM Tips: Using Alazai

2 tips available

When using Alazai in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Boss Encounter: Suitable for climactic moments
Multi-phase Battle: Plan dramatic tension with multiple phases

Player Guide: Facing Alazai

2 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Major Threat: Prepare for epic battle
Resource Management: Conserve powerful abilities

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 10.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 13 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 11,000 XP
Hard: 16,500 XP
Deadly: 22,000 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 Alazai?: Alazai has a Challenge Rating of 10, making it appropriate for parties of level 10.0.
What type of creature is Alazai?: Alazai is a Large Elemental, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Alazai speak?: Alazai can communicate in Ignan.