Salamander

CreatureXMMp. 2672024SRD

Large elemental, neutral evil

Armor Class
15
Hit Points
90 (12d10 + 24)
Speed
30 ft., climb 30 ft.
Challenge
5 (1,800 XP)
STR
18
+4
DEX
14
+2
CON
15
+2
INT
11
+0
WIS
10
+0
CHA
12
+1
Damage Immunities
fire
Damage Vulnerabilities
cold
Senses
Darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages
Primordial (Ignan)

Traits

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 7 (2d6) Fire damage.

Actions

Multiattack.

The salamander makes two Flame Spear attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Constrict.

Flame Spear.

Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +7, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) Piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) Fire damage. The spear magically returns to the salamander's hand immediately after a ranged attack.

Constrict.

str DC 15, one Large or smaller creature the salamander can see within 10 feet. 11 (2d6 + 4) Bludgeoning damage plus 7 (2d6) Fire damage. The target has the Grappled condition (escape DC 14), and it has the Restrained condition until the grapple ends.

Raw data
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