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Peri

Small · Elemental · CR 2 · Chaotic Good

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

15 (natural armor)

60 (11d6+22)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-1

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Elemental

Alignment Chaotic Good

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Fly 50 ft (15.2 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 11

Saving Throws

Wisdom +3 Charisma +6

Skills

Perception +1

Languages

Auran, Common

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

lightning, thunder

Traits

Elemental Demise

If the peri dies its body disintegrates into a warm breeze leaving behind only the equipment the peri was wearing or carrying.

About Peri

Peri is a small elemental with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a chaotic good alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 60 hit points (derived from 11d6+22).

Peri has communication capabilities including Auran, Common. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Peri

1 tips available

When using Peri 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.

Player Guide: Facing Peri

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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.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 2.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 600 XP
Hard: 900 XP
Deadly: 1,200 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 Peri?: Peri has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Peri?: Peri is a Small Elemental, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Peri speak?: Peri can communicate in Auran, Common.