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River Dragon Wyrmling

Medium · Dragon · CR 2 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

44 (8d8+8)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Dragon

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 50 ft (15.2 m)

Fly 60 ft (18.3 m)

Swim 60 ft (18.3 m)

Climb 25 ft (7.6 m)

Crawl 25 ft (7.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 120 ft (36.6 m)

Tremorsense 90 ft (27.4 m)

Passive Perception 14

Skills

Acrobatics +4 Deception +2 Insight +4 Nature +2 Perception +4 Stealth +4

Languages

Aquan, Draconic

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

damage from nonmagical weapons

Condition Immunities

fatigue

Traits

Amphibious

The dragon can breathe air and water.

Essence Link

The essence dragon is spiritually linked to a specific area or landmark. The dragon gains no benefit from a long rest when more than 1 mile away from its linked area. If the dragon dies, the area it is linked to loses its vital essence until it forms a new essence dragon, which can take centuries. When a creature first enters an area that has lost its vital essence in this way, they gain a level of fatigue and a level of strife. This fatigue and strife can be removed only by completing a long rest outside the area.

Flowing Grace

The dragon doesnt provoke opportunity attacks when it flies or swims out of an enemys reach.

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.

Torrential Breath

Recharge 5–6

The dragon exhales water in a 15-foot-long 5-foot-wide line. Each creature in the area makes a DC 11 Dexterity saving throw taking 14 (4d6) bludgeoning damage on a failed save or half damage on a success.

About River Dragon Wyrmling

River 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 44 hit points (derived from 8d8+8).

River Dragon Wyrmling has communication capabilities including Aquan, Draconic. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using River Dragon Wyrmling

2 tips available

When using River 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.
Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 60 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.

Player Guide: Facing River Dragon Wyrmling

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.
Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 60 ft! It has advantage in water. Fight on land if possible. Use 'Control Water' or drain water sources to limit its mobility.

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 River Dragon Wyrmling?: River Dragon Wyrmling has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is River Dragon Wyrmling?: River Dragon Wyrmling is a Medium Dragon, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does River Dragon Wyrmling speak?: River Dragon Wyrmling can communicate in Aquan, Draconic.