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Magmin 5e

Small Elemental, Chaotic Neutral

The Magmin is a small elemental in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 1/2 (100 XP). It has 14 AC and 9 hit points. This child-sized humanoid appears to be sculpted from cooling lava, with a core of bright magma visible through cracks in its rocky exterior. It moves with jerky, brittle motions while leaving smolder...

Armor Class

14

Hit Points

9

Challenge

1/2

100 XP

This child-sized humanoid appears to be sculpted from cooling lava, with a core of bright magma visible through cracks in its rocky exterior. It moves with jerky, brittle motions while leaving smoldering footprints and radiating intense heat.

Speed Walk 30ft
STR -2 (7)
DEX +2 (15)
CON +1 (12)
INT -1 (8)
WIS +0 (11)
CHA +0 (10)
Damage Immun. Immune: Fire; Resistant: Nonmagical Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages Ignan

Special Traits & Features

Death Burst Ignited Illumination
Elemental

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

CR 1/2 • 100 XP

Combat Role

Small Elemental (Skirmisher / Line)

Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)

Tier 1 (Lvl 3)
Easy / Minion
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

  • 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 Magmin?

Magmin is a Challenge Rating 1/2 creature, granting 100 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Magmin?

Magmin has an Armor Class (AC) of 14 and approximately 9 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Magmin?

For a standard party of 4 adventurers, Magmin (CR 1/2) is suitable for tier-appropriate encounters.

Use Magmin in your campaign

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