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Forest Drake

Small · Dragon · CR 2 · Neutral

Source. Creature Codex

15 (natural armor)

60 (8d6+32)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

-1

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Dragon

Alignment Neutral

XP 450

Initiative Bonus -1

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 50 ft (15.2 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 12

Skills

Athletics +5 Nature +3

Languages

Draconic, Druidic, Sylvan

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

fire

Condition Immunities

paralyzed, unconscious

Traits

Mighty Leap

The drake's long jump is up to 30 feet and its high jump is up to 15 feet with or without a running start. Additionally, if it ends its jump within 5 feet of a creature, the first attack roll it makes against that creature before the end of its turn has advantage.

Actions

Bite

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+3 plus 1d6 fire damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage plus 3 (1d6) fire damage.

Claw

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6+3 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) slashing damage.

Fire Breath

Recharge 5–6

The drake exhales fire in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw, taking 17 (5d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Multiattack

The forest drake makes one bite attack and one claw attack.

About Forest Drake

Forest Drake is a small dragon with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 60 hit points (derived from 8d6+32).

Forest Drake has communication capabilities including Draconic, Druidic, Sylvan. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Forest Drake

2 tips available

When using Forest Drake in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 50 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.
Fire Damage Mitigation: This creature deals fire damage. Advise players to have fire resistance ready or use water-based tactics. Consider environmental fire hazards that could backfire on the creature.

Player Guide: Facing Forest Drake

2 strategies available

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

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 50 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.
Fire Damage Protection: This creature deals fire damage! Get fire resistance from spells like 'Resistance' or potions. Avoid fighting near flammable objects. Water spells can counter fire 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 Forest Drake?: Forest Drake has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Forest Drake?: Forest Drake is a Small Dragon, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Forest Drake speak?: Forest Drake can communicate in Draconic, Druidic, Sylvan.