Magma Mephit — D&D 5e Monster Stats (CR 1/2)

Q: What are Magma Mephit's AC and HP in D&D 5e?

Magma Mephit has an Armor Class of 11 and 22 hit points (5d6+5).

Q: What Challenge Rating is a Magma Mephit?

Magma Mephit is CR 1/2, worth 100 XP — roughly a fair fight for a party of four characters of a similar level.

Q: What type of creature is Magma Mephit?

Magma Mephit is a small elemental, alignment neutral evil.

Armor Class11

Hit Points22 (5d6+5)

Speed30 ft., fly 30 ft.

ChallengeCR 1/2 (100 XP)

STR

8

(-1)

DEX

12

(+1)

CON

12

(+1)

INT

7

(-2)

WIS

10

(+0)

CHA

10

(+0)

SkillsStealth +3

Immunitiesfire, poison

Vulnerabilitiescold

Cond. ImmunePoisoned

Sensesdarkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10

LanguagesIgnan, Terran

Special Abilities

Death Burst. When the mephit dies, it explodes in a burst of lava. Each creature within 5 ft. of it must make a DC 11 Dexterity saving throw, taking 7 (2d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

False Appearance. While the mephit remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from an ordinary mound of magma.

Innate Spellcasting. The mephit can innately cast heat metal (spell save DC 10), requiring no material components. Its innate spellcasting ability is Charisma.

Actions

Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 3 (1d4 + 1) slashing damage plus 2 (1d4) fire damage.

Fire Breath. The mephit exhales a 15-foot cone of fire. Each creature in that area must make a DC 11 Dexterity saving throw, taking 7 (2d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Running Magma Mephit in an encounter

As a CR 1/2 threat worth 100 XP, Magma Mephit is a fair challenge for a party of four at a comparable level. With no legendary actions it works best in numbers or paired with support, where its CR 1/2 rating won't be burned down in a single round. Use the XP value with the encounter builder to slot it into a balanced fight.

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