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Wondering how the monsters have changed in the new 2025 Monster Manual? We’re comparing statblocks between the 2014 and 2025 Monster Manual to see exactly how the various monsters have been rebalanced. Today, we’re looking at the Azer.
While the Azer have a lengthy lore entry in the 2014 Monster Manual, that has largely been removed in favor of a single sentence that specifies that they live in the multiverse’s “mightiest infernos.” Interestingly, the azer are now described as being “living bronze folk” as opposed to creatures made of fire with metallic skin.
There are now two Azer statblocks in the 2025 Monster Manual. The Azer Pyromancer is a CR 6 spellcasting creature with access to Fireball and Fiendish Rebuke, while the Azer Sentinel is the equivalent to the 2014 Azer statblock.
In terms of stats, the Azer Sentinel remains unchanged from its 2014 equivalent. AC, HP, saving throws, and ability scores are all unchanged. The Azer Sentinel’s Heated Body ability is now a Flame Aura and affects all creatures within 5 feet (of the Azer’s choosing) by dealing 5 points (1d10) of Fire damage at the end of the Azer’s turn. The Warhammer attack is now a Burning Hammer attack and always deals the same amount of damage (1d10+3 bludgeoning + 1d6 fire damage) as opposed to having variable damage based on whether its using one or two hands to hold the warhammer.
Full statblocks are below:
2025 Monster Manual
2014 Monster Manual
