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Amethyst Dragon Wyrmling

Medium · Dragon · CR 2 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

45 (7d8+14)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Dragon

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Fly 50 ft (15.2 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Burrow 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 12

Skills

Deception +4 Insight +2 Perception +2 Persuasion +4

Languages

Deep Speech, Draconic, Undercommon, telepathy 120.0 ft (36.6 m).

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

force, psychic

Condition Immunities

fatigue

Traits

Far Thoughts

The dragon is aware of any creature that uses a psionic ability or communicates telepathically within 100 miles of it. As an action, the dragon can psionically observe a creature, object, or location it is familiar with within 100 miles. While observing a subject in this way, the dragon can see, hear, and communicate telepathically, but it is blind and deaf in regard to its physical senses and does not require food or water. The dragon can psionically observe a subject indefinitely and can end this effect and return to its own senses as an action.

Actions

Bite

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d10+2 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d10 + 2) piercing damage.

Concussive Breath

Recharge 5–6

The dragon psionically unleashes telekinetic energy in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area makes a DC 12 Constitution saving throw taking 16 (3d10) force damage on a failed save or half damage on a success.

About Amethyst Dragon Wyrmling

Amethyst Dragon Wyrmling is a medium dragon with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 45 hit points (derived from 7d8+14).

Amethyst Dragon Wyrmling has communication capabilities including Deep Speech, Draconic, Undercommon, telepathy 120 ft.. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Amethyst Dragon Wyrmling

3 tips available

When using Amethyst Dragon Wyrmling in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Flight Control Strategy: Target flying creatures with spells like 'Hold Person', 'Web', or 'Grease' to ground them. Without flight restriction, they can escape melee range easily. Consider area denial spells below their flight altitude to force them into disadvantageous positions.
Burrowing Tactics: This creature can burrow at 15 ft. It can ambush from underground or escape combat by digging. Use 'Earthbind' or create difficult terrain to limit burrowing. Consider fighting in areas without soft ground.
Telepathic Communication: This creature can communicate telepathically, making it excellent for coordination with allies. Silence spells won't stop its communication. Consider 'Mind Blank' or abilities that block telepathy.

Player Guide: Facing Amethyst Dragon Wyrmling

3 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Counter Flight Advantage: This creature can fly! Use ranged attacks, reach weapons, or spells like 'Thunderwave' to push it away. Consider 'Gust of Wind' or 'Earthbind' to ground it. Melee characters need fly speed or flight magic to engage.
Burrowing Defense: This creature can burrow at 15 ft! It can ambush from underground. Use 'Earthbind', create difficult terrain, or fight on hard surfaces. 'Stone Shape' can seal burrows.
Telepathy Awareness: This creature communicates telepathically! It can coordinate with allies silently. Silence won't stop it. Use 'Mind Blank' or abilities that block telepathy. Be cautious of mental attacks.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 2.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 600 XP
Hard: 900 XP
Deadly: 1,200 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Amethyst Dragon Wyrmling?: Amethyst Dragon Wyrmling has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Amethyst Dragon Wyrmling?: Amethyst Dragon Wyrmling is a Medium Dragon, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Amethyst Dragon Wyrmling speak?: Amethyst Dragon Wyrmling can communicate in Deep Speech, Draconic, Undercommon, telepathy 120 ft..