Dust Mephit

Small elemental, neutral evil

Armor Class: 12
Hit Points: 17 (5d6)
Speed: 30 ft., fly 30 ft.

STR: 5 (−3)
DEX: 14 (+2)
CON: 10 (+0)
INT: 9 (−1)
WIS: 11 (+0)
CHA: 10 (+0)

Skills: Perception +2, Stealth +4
Damage Vulnerabilities: fire
Damage Immunities: poison
Condition Immunities: poisoned
Senses: darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages: Auran, Terran
Challenge: 1/2 (100 XP)

Death Burst. When the mephit dies, it explodes in a burst of dust. Each creature within 5 feet of it must then succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving throw or be blinded for 1 minute. A blinded creature can repeat the saving throw on each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

Innate Spellcasting (1/Day). The mephit can innately cast sleep, requiring no material components. Its innate spellcasting ability is Charisma.

Actions

Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) slashing damage.

Blinding Breath (Recharge 6). The mephit exhales a 15- foot cone of blinding dust. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw or be blinded for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

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