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Wyvern

Large · Dragon · CR 6 · Unaligned

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

14 (natural armor)

127 (15d10 + 45)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-3

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Dragon

Alignment Unaligned

XP 2300

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Fly 80 ft (24.4 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 14

Saving Throws

Strength +4 Dexterity +0 Constitution +3 Intelligence -3 Wisdom +1 Charisma -2

Skills

Perception +4

Actions

Bite

Cost 1

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d8+4 piercing damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +7, reach 5 ft. 13 (2d8 + 4) Piercing damage.

Multiattack

Cost 1

The wyvern makes one Bite attack and one Sting attack.

Sting

Cost 1

+7 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 2d6+4 piercing damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +7, reach 10 ft. 11 (2d6 + 4) Piercing damage plus 24 (7d6) Poison damage, and the target has the Poisoned condition until the start of the wyvern's next turn.

About Wyvern

Wyvern is a large dragon with a Challenge Rating of 6. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 127 hit points (derived from 15d10 + 45).

GM Tips: Using Wyvern

1 tips available

When using Wyvern 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.

Player Guide: Facing Wyvern

1 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.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 6.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 9 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 4,200 XP
Hard: 6,300 XP
Deadly: 8,400 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 Wyvern?: Wyvern has a Challenge Rating of 6, making it appropriate for parties of level 6.0.
What type of creature is Wyvern?: Wyvern is a Large Dragon, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.