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Faerie Dragon

Tiny · Dragon · CR 1 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

14 (4d4+4)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-4

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Tiny

Type Dragon

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 200

Initiative Bonus +5

Movement

Walk 10 ft (3 m)

Fly 60 ft (18.3 m)

Swim 5 ft (1.5 m)

Climb 5 ft (1.5 m)

Crawl 5 ft (1.5 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 13

Skills

Arcana +4 Perception +3 Stealth +7

Languages

Draconic, Sylvan, telepathy 60.0 ft (18.3 m). (with other dragons only)

Traits

Innate Spellcasting

The dragons innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 13). It can innately cast spells, requiring no material components. The dragon gains additional spells as it ages:

5 years old, at will: Dancing Lights, Mage Hand, Minor Illusion
10 years old, 1/Day: Suggestion
30 years old, 1/Day: Major Image
50 years old, 1/Day: Hallucinatory Terrain

Actions

Beast Form

1/day

The dragon targets one creature within 15 feet. The target makes a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw. On a failure it is magically transformed into a harmless Tiny beast such as a mouse or a songbird for 1 minute. While in this form its statistics are unchanged except it can't speak or take actions reactions or

Bite

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m).

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 piercing damage.

Euphoria Breath

Recharge 5–6

The dragon breathes an intoxicating gas at a creature within 5 feet. The target makes a DC 11 Wisdom saving throw. On a failure the target is confused for 1 minute. The target repeats the saving throw at the end of each of its turns ending the effect on a success.

Prismatic Light

3/day

The dragons scales pulse with light. Each creature within 15 feet that can see the dragon makes a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw. On a failure the creature is magically blinded until the end of its next turn.

Bonus Actions

Invisibility

The dragon and any equipment it wears or carries magically turns invisible. This invisibility ends if the dragon falls unconscious, dismisses the effect, or uses Bite, Euphoria Breath, Prismatic Light, or Beast Form.

About Faerie Dragon

Faerie Dragon is a tiny dragon with a Challenge Rating of 1. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 14 hit points (derived from 4d4+4).

Faerie Dragon has communication capabilities including Draconic, Sylvan, telepathy 60 ft. (with other dragons only). This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Faerie Dragon

2 tips available

When using Faerie Dragon 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.
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 Faerie Dragon

2 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.
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 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 3 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 200 XP
Hard: 300 XP
Deadly: 400 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 Faerie Dragon?: Faerie Dragon has a Challenge Rating of 1, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.0.
What type of creature is Faerie Dragon?: Faerie Dragon is a Tiny Dragon, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Faerie Dragon speak?: Faerie Dragon can communicate in Draconic, Sylvan, telepathy 60 ft. (with other dragons only).