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Drakon

Large · Dragon · CR 5 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

16 (natural armor)

105 (14d10 + 28)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Dragon

Alignment Unaligned

XP 1800

Initiative Bonus +4

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Fly 30 ft (9.1 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)

Passive Perception 14

Skills

Perception +4 Stealth +7

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

acid

Condition Immunities

paralyzed

Traits

Amphibious

The drakon can breathe air and water.

Dissolving Gaze

When a creature that can see the drakon’s eyes starts its turn within 30 feet of the drakon, the drakon can force it to make a DC 13 Constitution saving throw if the drakon isn’t incapacitated and can see the creature. On a failed save, the creature takes 3 (1d6) acid damage, its hp maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the acid damage it takes, and it is paralyzed until the start of its next turn. This reduction lasts until the creature finishes a long rest. The creature dies if this effect reduces its hp maximum to 0.

Actions

Acid Breath

Recharge 5–6

The drakon exhales acidic vapors in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 13 Constitution saving throw, taking 28 (8d6) acid damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Bite

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6+4 plus 4d4 acid damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) piercing damage plus 10 (4d4) acid damage.

Multiattack

The drakon makes one Bite attack and one Tail attack.

Tail

+7 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 1d8+4 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage.

About Drakon

Drakon is a large dragon with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 105 hit points (derived from 14d10 + 28).

GM Tips: Using Drakon

1 tips available

When using Drakon 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 Drakon

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 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 Drakon?: Drakon has a Challenge Rating of 5, making it appropriate for parties of level 5.0.
What type of creature is Drakon?: Drakon is a Large Dragon, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.