monster

Tlexolotl

CR 10

Huge Elemental, Neutral

Reveal Stat Block

Armor Class

15 (natural armor)

Hit Points

104 (11d12 + 33)

Speed

40 ft.

str

dex

con

int

-2

wis

cha

-1

Traits

Fire Aura.At the start of each of the tlexolotl's turns, each creature within 10 feet of it takes 7 (2d6) fire damage, and flammable objects in that aura that aren't being worn or carried ignite. A creature that touches the tlexolotl or hits it with a melee attack while within 5 feet of it takes 7 (2d6) fire damage.

Illumination.The tlexolotl sheds bright light in a 30-foot radius and dim light for an additional 30 feet.

Regeneration.The tlexolotl regains 10 hit points at the start of its turn. If the tlexolotl takes cold damage or is immersed in water, this trait doesn't function at the start of the tlexolotl's next turn. The tlexolotl dies only if it starts its turn with 0 hit points and doesn't regenerate.

Actions

Multiattack.The tlexolotl makes one Bite attack and one Tail attack.

Bite.mw 11 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. ({@damage 1d10 + 7) piercing damage plus 18 (4d8) fire damage.

Tail.mw 11 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. ({@damage 1d8 + 7) bludgeoning damage plus 14 (4d6) fire damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature, it must succeed on a 19 Strength saving throw or be pushed up to 10 feet away from the tlexolotl and knocked prone.

Pyroclasm 5.Gouts of molten lava erupt from the tlexolotl's body. Each creature in a 30-foot-radius sphere centered on the tlexolotl must make a 15 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed saving throw, a creature takes 21 (6d6) fire damage and 21 (6d6) bludgeoning damage. On a successful saving throw, a creature takes half as much damage.

Tlexolotl

Tlexolotls are gigantic, salamander-like creatures that slumber deep in the magma of dormant volcanoes. A tlexolotl drowses amid the molten depths for centuries, rising only rarely to gorge itself on massive amounts of animal and plant life before returning to its slumber. Should a tlexolotl's sleep be disturbed—whether by intruders in its volcanic lair or the eruption of its molten home—the lava-drenched brute emerges in a rage, rampaging forth until its belly is full and its volcano is quiet once more.

Despite a tlexolotl's destructive prowess, the land around its volcano is often naturally abundant. It's common for those who live nearby to honor the tlexolotl as a protector of the land, as the ash it creates rejuvenates the soil and encourages life to flourish.