Steam Mephit

Small elemental, neutral evil

Armor Class: 10
Hit Points: 21 (6d6)
Speed: 30 ft., fly 30 ft.

STR: 5 (−3)
DEX: 11 (+0)
CON: 10 (+0)
INT: 11 (+0)
WIS: 10 (+0)
CHA: 12 (+1)

Damage Immunities: fire, poison
Condition Immunities: poisoned
Senses: darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages: Aquan, Ignan
Challenge: 1/4 (50 XP)

Death Burst. When the mephit dies, it explodes in a cloud of steam. Each creature within 5 feet of the mephit must succeed on a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw or take 4 (1d8) fire damage.

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

Actions

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

Steam Breath (Recharge 6). The mephit exhales a 15- foot cone of scalding steam. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw, taking 4 (1d8) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Running this fight? Add the steam 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.