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Red Dragon Wyrmling

Medium · Dragon · CR 4 · Chaotic Evil

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

17 (natural armor)

75 (10d8 + 30)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Dragon

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 1100

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Fly 60 ft (18.3 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 30 ft (9.1 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Blindsight 10 ft (3 m)

Passive Perception 14

Saving Throws

Strength +4 Dexterity +2 Constitution +3 Intelligence +1 Wisdom +2 Charisma +2

Skills

Perception +4 Stealth +2

Languages

Draconic

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

fire

Actions

Fire Breath

Recharge 5–6 Cost 1

Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 13, each creature in a 15-foot Cone. Failure: 24 (7d6) Fire damage. Success: Half damage.

Multiattack

Cost 1

The dragon makes two Rend attacks.

Rend

Cost 1

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d10+4 slashing plus 1d6 fire damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +6, reach 5 ft. 9 (1d10 + 4) Slashing damage plus 3 (1d6) Fire damage.

About Red Dragon Wyrmling

Red Dragon Wyrmling is a medium dragon with a Challenge Rating of 4. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 17 and possesses 75 hit points (derived from 10d8 + 30).

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

GM Tips: Using Red Dragon Wyrmling

3 tips available

When using Red 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.
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.
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 Red 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.
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.
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 4.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 6 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 2,000 XP
Hard: 3,000 XP
Deadly: 4,000 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 Red Dragon Wyrmling?: Red Dragon Wyrmling has a Challenge Rating of 4, making it appropriate for parties of level 4.0.
What type of creature is Red Dragon Wyrmling?: Red Dragon Wyrmling is a Medium Dragon, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Red Dragon Wyrmling speak?: Red Dragon Wyrmling can communicate in Draconic.