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Elemental, Earth 5e

Large Elemental, Neutral

The Elemental, Earth is a large elemental in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 5 (1,800 XP). It has 17 AC and 126 hit points. A massive humanoid form of granite, clay, and rich loam lumber forward with slow, inevitable power, leaving deep footprints in stone itself. Veins of precious metals gleam throughout its rocky hide wh...

Armor Class

17

Hit Points

126

Challenge

5

1,800 XP

A massive humanoid form of granite, clay, and rich loam lumber forward with slow, inevitable power, leaving deep footprints in stone itself. Veins of precious metals gleam throughout its rocky hide while the scent of deep caves and fertile soil emanates from its presence.

Speed Walk 30, burrow 30
STR +5 (20)
DEX -1 (8)
CON +5 (20)
INT -3 (5)
WIS +0 (10)
CHA -3 (5)
Damage Vuln. Thunder
Damage Immun. Immune: Poison; Resistant: Nonmagical Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing
Condition Immun. Exhaustion, Paralyzed, Petrified, Poisoned, Unconscious
Senses darkvision 60 ft., tremorsense 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages Terran

Special Traits & Features

Earth Glide Siege Monster
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

  • Subterranean Ambush: Use burrowing speed to attack from beneath full cover, breaking line-of-sight against ranged spellcasters.
  • 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, Earth?

Elemental, Earth 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, Earth?

Elemental, Earth has an Armor Class (AC) of 17 and approximately 126 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Elemental, Earth?

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

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