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Genie, Efreeti 5e

Large Elemental, Lawful Evil

The Genie, Efreeti is a large elemental in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 11 (7,200 XP). It has 17 AC and 200 hit points. Flames dance across this fire genie's brass-dark skin as he towers above in robes of crimson and gold, his burning eyes and cruel smile promising both power and peril.

Armor Class

17

Hit Points

200

Challenge

11

7,200 XP

Flames dance across this fire genie's brass-dark skin as he towers above in robes of crimson and gold, his burning eyes and cruel smile promising both power and peril.

Speed Walk 40, fly 60
STR +6 (22)
DEX +1 (12)
CON +7 (24)
INT +3 (16)
WIS +2 (15)
CHA +3 (16)
Saving Throws INT +7, WIS +6, CHA +7
Damage Immun. Immune: Fire
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages Ignan

Special Traits & Features

Elemental Demise Innate Spellcasting
Elemental

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 12

Combat Role

Large Elemental (Skirmisher / Line)

Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)

Tier 1 (Lvl 3)
Extreme / TPK
Tier 2 (Lvl 7)
Deadly
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 Genie, Efreeti?

Genie, Efreeti is a Challenge Rating 11 creature, granting 7,200 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Genie, Efreeti?

Genie, Efreeti has an Armor Class (AC) of 17 and approximately 200 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Genie, Efreeti?

For a party of 4 adventurers, Genie, Efreeti represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 12.

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