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Elder Tempest

Elder Tempest 5e reference with CR 23, type, stat block details, token resources, terrain tools, fear hooks, and monster hunt generation.

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Overview

An elder tempest is a colossal storm-serpent of living wind, cloud, and lightning that turns the sky itself into a battlefield wherever it coils.

Quick 5e Answer

Elder Tempest CR, type, stat block, and table tools

Elder Tempest is a CR 23 elemental for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 19, HP 390 (20d20 + 180), a ready stat block, a downloadable PDF, and connected encounter tools.

CR23
TypeElemental
Stat BlockOriginal 5e-Compatible Stat Block
PDF SheetAvailable
AC19
HP390 (20d20 + 180)

Original 5e-Compatible Stat Block

Elder Tempest

Gargantuan, Elemental (Storm), Chaotic Neutral

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This is an original Monster Almanac 5e-compatible stat block, not an official SRD stat block.

Armor Class19
Hit Points390 (20d20 + 180)
Challenge23 β€’ 50,000 XP
Proficiency+7
Speed
Fly 120 ft. (hover)
Initiative
+5
Saving Throws
Cha +12, Con +16, Dex +12, Wis +13
Skills
Perception +13
Damage Resistances
Cold, Thunder; Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing from nonmagical attacks
Damage Immunities
Lightning, Poison
Condition Immunities
Exhaustion, Grappled, Paralyzed, Petrified, Poisoned, Prone, Restrained
Senses
Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 23
Passive Perception
23
Languages
Auran, Primordial
STR26+8
DEX20+5
CON28+9
INT12+1
WIS22+6
CHA20+5

Traits

Living Storm

The tempest can hover and can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing.

Storm Front

Ranged weapon attacks against the tempest are made with Disadvantage unless the attacker is within 30 feet.

Actions

Multiattack

The tempest makes three Lightning Lash attacks.

Lightning Lash

Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +15, reach 30 ft. or range 120 ft. Hit: 40 (6d10 + 7) Lightning damage plus 18 (4d8) Thunder damage.

Cataclysmic Thunderhead (Recharge 5-6)

Constitution Saving Throw: creatures of the tempest's choice within 90 feet. Failure: 108 (24d8) Thunder damage and the target is pushed 30 feet. Success: Half damage and no push.

Reactions

Storm Recoil

When the tempest takes melee damage, the attacker takes 18 (4d8) Lightning damage.

Legal Attribution

Original Monster Almanac compatible game statistics. This entry is designed for 5e-style tabletop play and does not reproduce closed-book stat block text.

Generated by Monster Almanac. This is original compatible game content, not an official SRD stat block.

License: Monster Almanac Original Compatible Content

Generate Terrain

Extraplanar

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning β€’ Planar Instability β€’ Warped Paths β€’ Arcane Storm Lines β€’ Planar Anchor
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Mountain

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning β€’ Clear β€’ Narrow Pass β€’ Bare Rock β€’ Rope Bridge
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Coastal

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning β€’ Clear β€’ Sandy Beach β€’ Low Tide β€’ Shipwreck
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Elder Tempest Token, Portrait, Chatbot, Terrain, Fear Hooks, Hunt Generator, and D&D 5e Resources

Elder Tempest 5e reference: CR 23 elemental, AC 19, HP 390 (20d20 + 180), PDF sheet, token, portrait, terrain, fear hooks, and hunt tools for Extraplanar,… This page is part of the complete Monster Almanac stat block library. It includes a original 5e-compatible stat block with a downloadable PDF sheet, plus connected prep tools. Use this Monster Almanac page to move from search result to table prep: read the quick 5e reference, open the stat block, download the PDF when available, generate a token or portrait prompt, build matching terrain, create a monster-bound fear hook, and turn Elder Tempest into a focused hunt.

Using Elder Tempest in play

Elder Tempest can be used in Extraplanar, Mountain, Coastal when you want a CR 23 elemental that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.

Elder Tempest is especially strong as a centerpiece threat, boss fight, regional terror, or memorable capstone encounter.

The attached original 5e-compatible stat block gives you a table-ready rules reference, and the PDF button keeps the sheet easy to print or save before the session.

This makes Elder Tempest useful not only as a monster reference, but also as a scene-shaping piece for travel danger, dungeon pressure, wilderness discovery, or a stronger narrative threat.

Why this monster is useful

  • Fits naturally into Extraplanar, Mountain, Coastal.
  • Works as a CR 23 option for encounter building and pacing.
  • Connects directly with a stat block, downloadable PDF, portrait, token, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and hunt resources.
  • Helps game masters move from reference to actual tabletop use more quickly.

Quick ideas for scene building

  • Use Elder Tempest as a wandering threat tied to the local environment.
  • Pair the monster with terrain from the environments shown above.
  • Add an NPC witness, hunter, scholar, survivor, or fearful character to frame the danger.
  • Open the chatbot resource to give the creature more roleplay or lore flavor.
  • Use the hunt generator to turn this monster into a focused adventure hook.

Elder Tempest 5e quick FAQ

What CR is Elder Tempest in D&D 5e?

Elder Tempest is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 23 elemental.

What type of monster is Elder Tempest?

Elder Tempest is listed as a elemental.

Does Elder Tempest have a 5e stat block?

Yes. This page includes a original 5e-compatible stat block and a downloadable PDF sheet.

Can I generate a token or hunt for Elder Tempest?

Yes. This page links to Elder Tempest token, portrait, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and monster hunt tools for fast D&D prep.