Salamander Fire Snake

Medium Elemental, Neutral Evil

AC: 14

Initiative: +2 (12)

HP: 27 (6d8)

Speed: 30 ft., climb 30 ft.

STR
12 (+1)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
11 (+0)
INT
7 (-2)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
8 (-1)

Vulnerabilities: cold

Immunities: fire

Senses: Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 10

Languages: understands Primordial but can't speak

CR: 1 (XP 200; PB +2)

Habitat: Planar, Fire, Underdark

Treasure: Armaments

Fire Aura.

At the end of each of the salamander's turns, each creature of the salamander's choice in a 5-foot Emanation originating from the salamander takes 3 (1d6) Fire damage.

Actions

Bite.

Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) Piercing damage plus 3 (1d6) Fire damage.

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Salamander Fire Snake

Source: Monster Manual (2025), p. 266 - Licenses and attribution