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Peluda Drake

Large · Dragon · CR 3 · Chaotic Neutral

Source. Creature Codex

15 (natural armor)

68 (8d10+24)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-2

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Dragon

Alignment Chaotic Neutral

XP 700

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Burrow 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 14

Saving Throws

Dexterity +4 Constitution +5

Skills

Perception +4 Stealth +4

Languages

Draconic

Traits

Quill Regrowth

The peluda has 24 large, spiny quills and dozens of smaller ones. It uses a large quill every time it makes a quill attack or a creature is successfully damaged by its Spiky Hide. Used quills regrow when it finishes a long rest.

Spiky Hide

A creature that touches the peluda or hits it with a melee attack while within 5 feet of it must succeed on a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw or take 4 (1d8) piercing damage and 3 (1d6) poison damage.

Actions

Bite

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d10+3 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d10 + 3) piercing damage.

Breath Weapons

Recharge 5–6

The peluda uses one of the following breath weapons:
Steam Breath. The drake exhales scalding steam in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 13 Constitution saving throw, taking 22 (4d10) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Acid Breath. The drake exhales acid in a 15-foot line that is 5 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw, taking 22 (4d10) acid damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Quill

+5 to hit, range 20/80 ft (6.1/24.4 m). Hit: 1d8+3 plus 1d6 poison damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 20/80 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage plus 3 (1d6) poison damage.

Tail

+5 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 1d8+3 plus 1d6 poison damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage plus 3 (1d6) poison damage.

About Peluda Drake

Peluda Drake is a large dragon with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a chaotic neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 68 hit points (derived from 8d10+24).

Peluda Drake has communication capabilities including Draconic. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Peluda Drake

2 tips available

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

Burrowing Tactics: This creature can burrow at 20 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.
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 Peluda Drake

2 strategies available

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

Burrowing Defense: This creature can burrow at 20 ft! It can ambush from underground. Use 'Earthbind', create difficult terrain, or fight on hard surfaces. 'Stone Shape' can seal burrows.
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 3.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 5 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 1,200 XP
Hard: 1,800 XP
Deadly: 2,400 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 Peluda Drake?: Peluda Drake has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Peluda Drake?: Peluda Drake is a Large Dragon, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Peluda Drake speak?: Peluda Drake can communicate in Draconic.