Death Burst. When the mephit dies, it explodes in a flare of lightning in a 15-foot radius. Creatures in the area must make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw, taking 9 (2d8) lightning damage on a successful saving throw, or half as much damage on a failed one.

Innate Spellcasting. The mephit’s spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 12, +4 to hit with spell attacks). It can innately cast shocking grasp at will requiring no material components.

Actions

Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage plus 2 (1d4) lightning damage.

Lightning Breath (Recharge 6). The mephit exhales lightning in a 15- foot line that is 1-foot wide. All creatures within that area must make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw, taking 9 (2d8) lightning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

small

elemental

cr1

tome-of-horrors

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