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Half-Dragon

Medium · Dragon · CR 5 · Neutral

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

18 (natural armor)

105 (14d8 + 42)

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Core attributes and their modifiers.

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Dragon

Alignment Neutral

XP 1800

Initiative Bonus +5

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Blindsight 10 ft (3 m)

Passive Perception 15

Saving Throws

Strength +4 Dexterity +5 Constitution +3 Intelligence +0 Wisdom +5 Charisma +2

Skills

Athletics +7 Perception +5 Stealth +5

Languages

Common, Draconic

Traits

Draconic Origin

The half-dragon is related to a type of dragon associated with one of the following damage types (DM's choice): Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, or Poison. This choice affects other aspects of the stat block.

Actions

Claw

Cost 1

+7 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 1d4+4 slashing damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +7, reach 10 ft. 6 (1d4 + 4) Slashing damage plus 7 (2d6) damage of the type chosen for the Draconic Origin trait.

Dragon's Breath

Recharge 5–6 Cost 1

Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 14, each creature in a 30-foot Cone. Failure: 28 (8d6) damage of the type chosen for the Draconic Origin trait. Success: Half damage.

Multiattack

Cost 1

The half-dragon makes two Claw attacks.

Bonus Actions

Leap

The half-dragon jumps up to 30 feet by spending 10 feet of movement.

About Half-Dragon

Half-Dragon is a medium dragon with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 18 and possesses 105 hit points (derived from 14d8 + 42).

Half-Dragon has communication capabilities including Common, Draconic. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Half-Dragon

2 tips available

When using Half-Dragon in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Significant Threat: Challenging for parties of levels 5-10
Epic Potential: Consider legendary actions for memorable battles

Player Guide: Facing Half-Dragon

2 strategies available

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

Significant Threat: Prepare spells and resources
Team Coordination: Coordinate attacks and defenses

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 5.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 7 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 3,000 XP
Hard: 4,500 XP
Deadly: 6,000 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 Half-Dragon?: Half-Dragon has a Challenge Rating of 5, making it appropriate for parties of level 5.0.
What type of creature is Half-Dragon?: Half-Dragon is a Medium Dragon, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Half-Dragon speak?: Half-Dragon can communicate in Common, Draconic.