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obsidianUIMode: preview
cssclasses: json5e-monster
tags:
- compendium/src/5e/mm
- monster/environment/underdark
- monster/size/small
- monster/type/elemental
aliases: ["Magma Mephit"]
---
# Magma Mephit
*Source: SRD / Basic Rules*  

```ad-statblock
title: Magma Mephit
![](compendium/bestiary/elemental/token/magma-mephit.png#token)
*Small elemental, Neutral Evil*

- **Armor Class** 11 
- **Hit Points** 22 (`5d6 + 5`)
- **Speed** 30 ft., fly 30 ft.

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

- **Proficiency Bonus** +2
- **Saving Throws** ⏤
- **Skills** Stealth +3
- **Senses** darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
- **Damage Vulnerabilities** cold
- **Damage Immunities** fire, poison
- **Condition Immunities** poisoned
- **Languages** Ignan, Terran
- **Challenge** 1/2

## Traits

***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](compendium/spells/heat-metal.md) (spell save DC 10), requiring no material components. Its innate spellcasting ability is Charisma.

**At will**: [heat metal](compendium/spells/heat-metal.md)

## 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.
```
^statblock

## Environment

underdark