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Elemental, Air 5e

Large Elemental, Neutral

The Elemental, Air is a large elemental in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 5 (1,800 XP). It has 15 AC and 90 hit points. A towering whirlwind of visible wind takes on a roughly humanoid shape, its form constantly shifting and billowing like a living tornado. Lightning occasionally flickers through its cloudy mass while...

Armor Class

15

Hit Points

90

Challenge

5

1,800 XP

A towering whirlwind of visible wind takes on a roughly humanoid shape, its form constantly shifting and billowing like a living tornado. Lightning occasionally flickers through its cloudy mass while the howling of mountain gales echoes from its presence.

Speed Walk fly 90
STR +2 (14)
DEX +5 (20)
CON +2 (14)
INT -2 (6)
WIS +0 (10)
CHA -2 (6)
Damage Immun. Immune: Poison; Resistant: Lightning, Thunder, Nonmagical Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing
Condition Immun. Exhaustion, Grappled, Paralyzed, Petrified, Poisoned, Prone, Restrained, Unconscious
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages Auran

Special Traits & Features

Air Form
Elemental

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 5

Combat Role

Large Elemental (Skirmisher / Line)

Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)

Tier 1 (Lvl 3)
Deadly
Tier 2 (Lvl 7)
Easy / Minion
Tier 3 (Lvl 12)
Easy / Minion
Tier 4 (Lvl 17)
Easy / Minion
Recommended Minions & Allies: Elemental Mephits, Planar Cultists, Salamanders, Dao/Djinn
Encounter Hook: Bleeding through a volatile planar fissure, warping the local ecosystem and environmental weather patterns.

Tactical Recommendations

  • Aerial Mobility: Use flying speed to maintain range against melee-heavy adventurers, swooping in only to execute high-impact actions.
  • Lighting Manipulation: Exploit darkvision or blindsight in total darkness to force players to rely on torchlight or spell slots.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Challenge Rating (CR) of Elemental, Air?

Elemental, Air is a Challenge Rating 5 creature, granting 1,800 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Elemental, Air?

Elemental, Air has an Armor Class (AC) of 15 and approximately 90 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Elemental, Air?

For a party of 4 adventurers, Elemental, Air represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 5.

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