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| name = Magma Mephit
|name = Magma Mephit
| image = Magma Mephit Model.png
|image=[[File:Magma Mephit Model.png|350px]]
| race = [[Mephit]]
|STR=8
| size = Tiny
|DEX=12
| type = Elemental
|CON=12
| armour_class = 11
|INT=7
| hit_points = 12
|WIS=10
| hit_points_tactician = 15
|CHA=10
| movement_speed_meters = 9
|level=3
| movement_speed_feet = 30
|race=Mephit
| weight_kg = 4
|type=Elemental
| weight_lb = 8
|HP=12
| level = 3
|AC=11
| str = 8
|speed=9m / 30ft
| dex = 12
|size=Tiny
| con = 12
|weight=4kg / 8lbs
| int = 7
|proficiency=2
| wis = 10
|initiative=+1
| cha = 10
|class =  
|subclass =  
|background=  
|location = [[The Adamantine Forge]]
|family =  
|allies =  
|enemies =  
|alt-name =
|alt-image =
|fire=Immune
|cold=Vulnerable
|poison=Double
|passive={{SmallIcon|Attack Of Opportunity Icon 64px.png}} [[Attack of Opportunity]]


{{SmallIcon|Darkvision Icon.png}} [[Darkvision (Passive Feature)|Darkvision]]
| resistant1 = Poison
| immune1 = Fire
| vulnerable1 = Cold


[[Death Burst]]
| feature1_name = Darkvision
| feature1_description = Can see in the dark up to 12m.
| feature2_name = Death Burst: Fire
| feature2_description = On deatth, explode dealing 2d6 Fire damage to all creatures within 2m (7ft).
| feature3_name = Opportunity Attack
| feature3_description = Automatically attack an enemy moving out of your reach.
}}
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'''Magma Mephits''' are a type of [[Elemental]] creature in [[Baldur's Gate 3]]. They explode in a burst of flames on death and can cast [[Heat Metal]].


'''Magma Mephits''' are a type of [[List_of_Creature_Types#Elemental|Elemental]] creature in [[Baldur's Gate 3]]. They explode in a burst of flames on death and can cast [[Heat Metal]].
== Attacks and abilities ==
{{Feature box|Burning Claws}}


== Attacks ==
{{Feature box|Fire Breath (Magma Mephit)}}
'''Burning Claws:''' {{Action|Action}}
*[[Attack Roll]]: +3
*[[Damage Roll]]: 1d4+1 [[Damage Types|Slashing]], +1d4 [[Damage Types|Fire]]
'''Fire Breath:''' {{Action|Action}}


* [[Dexterity]] [[Saving Throw]] [[Difficulty Class|DC]]: 12 to halve damage.
{{Feature box|Death Burst (Fire)}}
* [[Damage Roll]]: 2d6 [[Damage Types|Fire]], halved on a successful save.
* {{Range|m=5|ft=16}} Cone.
* Causes [[Burning (Condition)|Burning]] and a [[Fire Surface]].


== Unique Traits ==
{{Feature box|Heat Metal}}


* Can use [[Fly]] as a {{Action|Bonus}} with a {{Range|m=15|ft=50}}.
{{Feature box|Fly (Class Action)}}
* When slain, triggers a '''Death Burst''' with a {{Range|m=2|ft=7}} radius, dealing 2d6 [[Damage Types|Fire]]. [[Dexterity]] [[Saving Throw]] [[Difficulty Class|DC]]: 11 to halve damage.


== Tactics ==
== Tactics ==
Magma Mephits are quite weak individually, so they make up for it with their mobility with flight and attacking in large numbers. Considering their immunity to fire and ability to fly, they can use the environment to their advantage. Their fire breath attack can also created more hazardous terrain with [[Fire Surface|Fire Surfaces]], likely setting anyone stuck aflame as well. Even killing a Mephit will have them causing harm as their Death Burst can quickly stack up damage.
Magma Mephits are quite weak individually, so they make up for it with their mobility with flight and attacking in large numbers. Considering their immunity to fire and ability to fly, they can use the environment to their advantage. Their fire breath attack can also created more hazardous terrain with {{Area|Fire (surface)}} Surfaces, likely setting anyone stuck aflame as well. Even killing a Mephit will have them causing harm as their Death Burst can quickly stack up damage.


The best counter is to prepare for [[Damage Types|Fire Damage]]. Using a [[Elixir of Fire Resistance]] with helve any fire damage and be immune to gaining [[Burning (Condition)|Burning]] until your next long rest. Also, simply using a [[Water|Bottle of Water]] to gain the [[Wet (Condition)]] is a simple and cheaper method for protection, though its short duration limits its use. It can at least serve as a mundane means to put out a party member that is on fire.
The best counter is to prepare for {{DamageType|fire}} damage. Using an [[Elixir of Fire Resistance]] will halve any fire damage and be immune to gaining {{cond|Burning}} until your next long rest. Also, simply using a [[Water|Bottle of Water]] to gain the {{cond|wet}} is a simple and cheaper method for protection, though its short duration limits its use. It can at least serve as a mundane means to put out a party member that is on fire.


As for combat, spells and attacks that deal [[Damage Types|Cold]] is extreme potent against them with the spells [[Ray of Frost]] and [[Ice Knife]] cheap yet effective means to kill them. [[Arrow of Ice|Arrows of Ice]] are a more physical method to dealing said damage. Relying ranged attacks and spells overall is the best way to avoid damage from their short ranged Death Burst as well. Overall though, Mephits aren't too hard to hit and kill thanks to their low [[Armour Class|AC]] and [[Hit Points|HP]].
As for combat, spells and attacks that deal {{DamageType|cold}} is extreme potent against them with the spells {{SAI|Ray of Frost}} and {{SAI|Ice Knife}} cheap yet effective means to kill them. [[Arrow of Ice|Arrows of Ice]] are a more physical method to dealing said damage. Relying ranged attacks and spells overall is the best way to avoid damage from their short ranged Death Burst as well. Overall though, Mephits aren't too hard to hit and kill thanks to their low [[Armour Class|AC]] and [[Hit Points|HP]].
 
== Spells Known ==
{{div col | style = column-width: 18em; list-style-type: none;}}
* {{IconLink|Heat Metal Icon.png|Heat Metal|size=25}}
{{div col end}}
 
== Drops ==


== Loot ==
* Random [[Miscellaneous|Gemstone]]
* Random [[Miscellaneous|Gemstone]]
* [[Heart-Shaped Rock]]
* {{MdRarityItem|Heart-Shaped Rock}}


== External Links ==
== External links ==
{{FRWiki|Magma mephit|long}}
{{FRWiki|Magma mephit|long}}


[[Category: Elementals]]
[[Category: Elementals]]
{{NavCreatures}}
{{NavCreatures}}

Latest revision as of 09:31, 6 May 2024

Magma Mephit
Tiny Elemental
Level 3 Mephit
Magma Mephit Model.png
Stats
Armour Class11
Hit points
  • 12 (Balanced)
  • 15 (Tactician)
Movement speed9 m (30 ft)
Weight4 kg (8 lb)
Initiative+1
Ability scores
STRDEXCONINTWISCHA
8
(-1)		12
(+1)		12
(+1)		7
(-2)		10
(0)		10
(0)
Proficiency bonus+2
Saving throws
  • Str -1
  • Dex +1
  • Con +1
  • Int -2
  • Wis 0
  • Cha 0
Resistances
ImmuneFire
ResistantPoison
VulnerableCold
Features
Darkvision Darkvision
Can see in the dark up to 12m.
Death Burst: Fire Death Burst: Fire
On deatth, explode dealing 2d6 Fire damage to all creatures within 2m (7ft).
Opportunity Attack Opportunity Attack
Automatically attack an enemy moving out of your reach.

Magma Mephits are a type of Elemental creature in Baldur's Gate 3. They explode in a burst of flames on death and can cast Heat Metal.

Attacks and abilities[edit | edit source]

Generic Physical.webp
D4 Slashing.png 1d4 (1~4) Damage TypesSlashing damage
+
D4 Fire.png 1d4 (1~4) Damage TypesFire damage

Lash out with burnin claws, dealing 1d4Damage TypesFire.
 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft
Generic Fire.webp
D6 Fire.png 2d6 (2~12) Damage TypesFire damage

Exhale a cone of fire.
DEX Save
AoE: 5 m / 16 ft (Cone)
Generic Explosion.webp
D6 Fire.png 2d6 (2~12) Damage TypesFire damage

Explode in a burst of fire.
DEX Save
AoE: 2 m / 6.5 ft (Radius)
Heat Metal.webp
D8 Fire.png 2d8 (2~16) Damage TypesFire damage

Cause a metal weapon or armour to glow red-hot and force the wearer to let go or receive Disadvantage Icon.png Disadvantage on Attack rolls and Ability Checks.
CON Save
 Range: 18 m / 60 ft
Fly.webp
Fly Fly ()

Fly to a target position
 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

Tactics[edit | edit source]

Magma Mephits are quite weak individually, so they make up for it with their mobility with flight and attacking in large numbers. Considering their immunity to fire and ability to fly, they can use the environment to their advantage. Their fire breath attack can also created more hazardous terrain with Fire Fire Surfaces, likely setting anyone stuck aflame as well. Even killing a Mephit will have them causing harm as their Death Burst can quickly stack up damage.

The best counter is to prepare for Damage Typesfire damage. Using an Elixir of Fire Resistance will halve any fire damage and be immune to gaining Burning Burning until your next long rest. Also, simply using a Bottle of Water to gain the Wet Wet is a simple and cheaper method for protection, though its short duration limits its use. It can at least serve as a mundane means to put out a party member that is on fire.

As for combat, spells and attacks that deal Damage Typescold is extreme potent against them with the spells Ray of Frost Ray of Frost and Ice Knife Ice Knife cheap yet effective means to kill them. Arrows of Ice are a more physical method to dealing said damage. Relying ranged attacks and spells overall is the best way to avoid damage from their short ranged Death Burst as well. Overall though, Mephits aren't too hard to hit and kill thanks to their low AC and HP.

Loot[edit | edit source]

External links[edit | edit source]

Magma mephit on the Forgotten Realms Wiki

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