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Pseudodragon

Tiny · Dragon · CR 1/4 · Neutral Good

Source. 5e 2014 Rules

13 (natural armor)

7 (2d4+2)

1/4

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-2

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Tiny

Type Dragon

Alignment Neutral Good

XP 50

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 15 ft (4.6 m)

Fly 60 ft (18.3 m)

Swim 7 ft (2.1 m)

Climb 7 ft (2.1 m)

Crawl 7 ft (2.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Blindsight 10 ft (3 m)

Passive Perception 13

Skills

Perception +3 Stealth +4

Languages

understands Common and Draconic but can't speak

Environments

Coast Desert Forest or Jungle Hills Mountain Swamp or Marsh Urban

Traits

Keen Senses

The pseudodragon has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight, hearing, or smell.

Limited Telepathy

The pseudodragon can magically communicate simple ideas, emotions, and images telepathically with any creature within 100 ft. of it that can understand a language.

Magic Resistance

The pseudodragon has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Variant: Familiar

The pseudodragon can serve another creature as a familiar, forming a magic, telepathic bond with that willing companion. While the two are bonded, the companion can sense what the pseudodragon senses as long as they are within 1 mile of each other. While the pseudodragon is within 10 feet of its companion, the companion shares the pseudodragon's Magic Resistance trait. At any time and for any reason, the pseudodragon can end its service as a familiar, ending the telepathic bond.

Actions

Bite

Cost 1

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4 thunder damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.

Sting

Cost 1

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m).

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 11 Constitution saving throw or become poisoned for 1 hour. If the saving throw fails by 5 or more, the target falls unconscious for the same duration, or until it takes damage or another creature uses an action to shake it awake.

About Pseudodragon

Pseudodragon is a tiny dragon with a Challenge Rating of 1/4. It has a neutral good alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 7 hit points (derived from 2d4+2).

Pseudodragon has communication capabilities including understands Common and Draconic but can't speak. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Pseudodragon

1 tips available

When using Pseudodragon 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 Pseudodragon

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 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 2 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 31 XP
Hard: 46 XP
Deadly: 62 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 Pseudodragon?: Pseudodragon has a Challenge Rating of 1/4, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.25.
What type of creature is Pseudodragon?: Pseudodragon is a Tiny Dragon, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Pseudodragon speak?: Pseudodragon can communicate in understands Common and Draconic but can't speak.