Phoenix

Releasing a phoenix from the Inner Planes creates an explosion of fire that spreads across the sky. An enormous fiery bird forms in the center of the flames and smoke - an elder elemental possessed by a need to burn everything to ash. The phoenix rarely stays in one place for long as it strives to transform the world into an inferno.

Phoenix CR: 16 (15,000 XP)

Gargantuan elemental, neutral

Armor Class: 18

Hit Points: 175 (10d20 + 70)

Speed: 20 ft , fly: 120 ft

STR

19 +4

DEX

26 +8

CON

25 +7

INT

2 -4

WIS

21 +5

CHA

18 +4

Saving Throws: Wis +10, Cha +9

Damage Resistances: Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from nonmagical attacks

Damage Immunities: Fire, Poison

Condition Immunities: Exhausted, Grappled, Paralyzed, Petrified, Poisoned, Prone, Restrained, Stunned

Senses: Darkvision 60 feet, Passive Perception 15

Languages: None

Challenge Rating: 16 (15,000 XP)

Fiery Death and Rebirth. When the phoenix dies, it explodes. Each creature within 60-feet of it must make a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw, taking 4d10 fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The fire ignites flammable objects in the area that aren’t worn or carried. The explosion destroys the phoenix’s body and leaves behind an egg-shaped cinder that weighs 5 pounds. The cinder is blazing hot, dealing 6d6 fire damage to any creature that touches it, though no more than once per round. The cinder is immune to all damage, and after 1d6 days, it hatches a new phoenix.
Fire Form. The phoenix can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing. Any creature that touches the phoenix or hits it with a melee attack while within 5 feet of it takes 1d10 fire damage. In addition, the phoenix can enter a hostile creature’s space and stop there. The first time it enters a creature’s space on a turn, that creature takes 1d10 fire damage. With a touch, the phoenix can also ignite flammable objects that aren’t worn or carried (no action required).
Flyby. The phoenix doesn’t provoke opportunity attacks when it flies out of an enemy’s reach.
Illumination. The phoenix sheds bright light in a 60-foot radius and dim light for an additional 30 feet.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the phoenix fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Siege Monster. The phoenix deals double damage to objects and structures.

Actions

Multiattack. The phoenix makes two attacks: one with its beak and one with its fiery talons.
Beak. Melee Weapon Attack: +13 to hit, reach 15 feet, one target. Hit: 2d6 + 8 fire damage. If the target is a creature or a flammable object, it ignites. Until a creature takes an action to douse the fire, the target takes 1d10 fire damage at the start of each of its turns.
Fiery Talons. Melee Weapon Attack: +13 to hit, reach 15 feet, one target. Hit: 2d8 + 8 fire damage.

Legendary Actions

The phoenix can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The phoenix regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Peck. The phoenix makes one beak attack.
Move. The phoenix moves up to its speed.
Swoop (Costs 2 Actions). The phoenix moves up to its speed and attacks with its fiery talons.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Elder Elementals

Lifespan

Immortal

Average Weight

30 pounds

Average Length

60 feet