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Blue Dragon Wyrmling

Medium · Dragon · CR 3 · Lawful Evil

Source. 5e 2014 Rules

17 (natural armor)

52 (8d8+16)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Subcategory Dragons, Chromatic

Size Medium

Type Dragon

Alignment Lawful Evil

XP 700

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Fly 60 ft (18.3 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 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 14

Saving Throws

Dexterity +2 Constitution +4 Wisdom +2 Charisma +4

Skills

Perception +4 Stealth +2

Languages

Draconic

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

lightning

Environments

Desert

Actions

Bite

Cost 1

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

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d10 + 3) piercing damage plus 3 (1d6) lightning damage.

Lightning Breath

Recharge 5–6

The dragon exhales lightning in a 30-foot line that is 5 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw, taking 22 (4d10) lightning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

About Blue Dragon Wyrmling

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

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 17 and possesses 52 hit points (derived from 8d8+16).

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

GM Tips: Using Blue Dragon Wyrmling

3 tips available

When using Blue 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.
Lightning Damage Awareness: Lightning attacks often have long range and high speed. Advise players to use cover and avoid metal armor/weapons. Water surfaces amplify lightning damage - avoid fighting near water.

Player Guide: Facing Blue 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.
Lightning Damage Protection: This creature deals lightning damage! Avoid metal armor and weapons. Use cover and avoid water surfaces. 'Iron Skin' or 'Protection from Energy' 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 Blue Dragon Wyrmling?: Blue Dragon Wyrmling has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Blue Dragon Wyrmling?: Blue Dragon Wyrmling is a Medium Dragon, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Blue Dragon Wyrmling speak?: Blue Dragon Wyrmling can communicate in Draconic.