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Mephit, Magma 5e

Small Elemental, Neutral Evil

The Mephit, Magma is a small elemental in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 1/2 (100 XP). It has 11 AC and 22 hit points. Living molten rock shaped into impish form, this creature's body glows white-hot while droplets of lava hiss and steam where they fall.

Armor Class

11

Hit Points

22

Challenge

1/2

100 XP

Living molten rock shaped into impish form, this creature's body glows white-hot while droplets of lava hiss and steam where they fall.

Speed Walk 30, fly 30
STR -1 (8)
DEX +1 (12)
CON +1 (12)
INT -2 (7)
WIS +0 (10)
CHA +0 (10)
Skills Stealth +3
Damage Vuln. Cold
Damage Immun. Immune: Fire, Poison
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages Ignan, Terran

Special Traits & Features

Death Burst False Appearance Innate Spellcasting
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

  • 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 Mephit, Magma?

Mephit, Magma 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 Mephit, Magma?

Mephit, Magma has an Armor Class (AC) of 11 and approximately 22 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Mephit, Magma?

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

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