D&D 5E Dispute about Rings of Elemental Command

[Gwarok]

These rings say they grant advantage on attack rolls vs. elementals of that type. I wanted clarification on whether that meant any creature of the subtype "Elemental" or the actual specific creature Elemental of that type. Thanks.

 

[Sorcerers Apprentice]

These rings say they grant advantage on attack rolls vs. elementals of that type. I wanted clarification on whether that meant any creature of the subtype "Elemental" or the actual specific creature Elemental of that type. Thanks.

There are no "elemental subtypes", just the "Elemental" type. Only an actual Fire Elemental is a "Fire Elemental"

 

[The Crimson Binome]

It only applies to the appropriate sub-type of elemental, so a Ring of Fire Elemental Command does nothing for you against an earth elemental.

 

[Satyrn]

D&D Beyond lists it specifically as against "air elementals" ("fire elementals," etc).

I think the wording is rather clear that it is about the creature called Air Elemental.

 

[Gwarok]

It only applies to the appropriate sub-type of elemental, so a Ring of Fire Elemental Command does nothing for you against an earth elemental.

I meant does Ring of Fire Elemental Command grant advantage on say an Efreeti or Salamander, or just specifically on "Fire Elementals".

 

[jasper]

D&D Beyond lists it specifically as against "air elementals" ("fire elementals," etc).

I think the wording is rather clear that it is about the creature called Air Elemental.

Satyrn lies. What he slipped out last night was not an air elemental. Even the dog had to leave the room.

 

[Satyrn]

I meant does Ring of Fire Elemental Command grant advantage on say an Efreeti or Salamander, or just specifically on "Fire Elementals".

Efreetis and Salamanders may be of the elemental type, but they aren't listed as having a fire subtype (on D&D Beyond).

 

[jaelis]

Indeed efreetis are elementals, and they are fiery, but they are not fire elementals

 

[jasper]

salamander large elemental , efreeti large elemental, fire elemental large elemental
Ring of elemental command you gain advantage on elementals (small letters) from the linked plane. So yes any monster with elemental in description.

 

[jaelis]

salamander large elemental , efreeti large elemental, fire elemental large elemental
Ring of elemental command you gain advantage on elementals (small letters) from the linked plane. So yes any monster with elemental in description.

It says

Ring of Fire Elemental Command. You can expend 2 of the ring’s charges to cast dominate monster on a fire elemental.

It says you can use this on fire elementals, not on any elemental creature native to the plane of fire.

But this part

While wearing this ring, you have advantage on attack rolls against elementals from the linked plane, and they have disadvantage on attack rolls against you.  

works against any elemental type from the right plane, IMO.