Magma Mephit

Small elemental, neutral evil

Armor Class: 11
Hit Points: 22 (5d6 + 5)
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
Damage Vulnerabilities: cold
Damage Immunities: fire, poison
Condition Immunities: poisoned
Senses: darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages: Ignan, Terran
Challenge: 1/2 (100 XP)

Death Burst. When the mephit dies, it explodes in a burst of lava. Each creature within 5 feet 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 (1/Day). 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 (Recharge 6). 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 this fight? Add the magma mephit to the initiative tracker: type its name and the AC, hit points and initiative bonus fill in, and the book button shows this stat block mid-fight.