Magma Mephit

Small Elemental, Neutral Evil

AC: 11

Initiative: +1 (11)

HP: 18 (4d6 + 4)

Speed: 30 ft., fly 30 ft.

STR
8 (-1)
DEX
12 (+1)
CON
12 (+1)
INT
7 (-2)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
10 (+0)

Skills: Stealth +3

Vulnerabilities: cold

Immunities: fire; poison

Condition Immunities: exhaustion; poisoned

Senses: Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 10

Languages: Primordial (Ignan, Terran)

CR: 1/2 (XP 100; PB +2)

Habitat: Planar, Elemental

Death Burst.

The mephit explodes when it dies. Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 11, each creature in a 5-foot Emanation originating from the mephit. Failure: 7 (2d6) Fire damage. Success: Half damage.

Actions

Claw.

Melee Attack Roll: +3, reach 5 ft. Hit: 3 (1d4 + 1) Slashing damage plus 3 (1d6) Fire damage.

Fire Breath (Recharge 6).

Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 11, each creature in a 15-foot Cone. Failure: 7 (2d6) Fire damage. Success: Half damage.

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Magma Mephit

Source: Monster Manual (2025), p. 207 - Licenses and attribution