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Wasteland Dragon Wyrmling

Medium · Dragon · CR 3 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Creature Codex

17 (natural armor)

60 (8d8+24)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Dragon

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 700

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Fly 50 ft (15.2 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 30 ft (9.1 m)

Burrow 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Blindsight 10 ft (3 m)

Passive Perception 12

Saving Throws

Dexterity +2 Constitution +5 Wisdom +2 Charisma +3

Skills

Perception +2 Stealth +2

Languages

Draconic

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

force

Actions

Bite

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d10+3 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d10 + 3) piercing damage.

Warped Energy Breath

Recharge 6

The dragon blasts warped arcane energy in a 20-foot line that is 5 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC 11 Dexterity saving throw, taking 22 (5d8) force damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

About Wasteland Dragon Wyrmling

Wasteland Dragon Wyrmling is a medium dragon with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 17 and possesses 60 hit points (derived from 8d8+24).

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

GM Tips: Using Wasteland Dragon Wyrmling

3 tips available

When using Wasteland 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.
Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 30 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.

Player Guide: Facing Wasteland 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.
Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 30 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.

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 Wasteland Dragon Wyrmling?: Wasteland Dragon Wyrmling has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Wasteland Dragon Wyrmling?: Wasteland Dragon Wyrmling is a Medium Dragon, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Wasteland Dragon Wyrmling speak?: Wasteland Dragon Wyrmling can communicate in Draconic.