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Flame Dragon Wyrmling

Medium · Dragon · CR 2 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

17 (natural armor)

52 (8d8 + 16)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Dragon

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 60 ft (18.3 m)

Fly 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 30 ft (9.1 m)

Climb 30 ft (9.1 m)

Crawl 30 ft (9.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Blindsight 10 ft (3 m)

Passive Perception 15

Saving Throws

Dexterity +4 Constitution +4 Wisdom +3 Charisma +5

Skills

Deception +5 Perception +5 Persuasion +5 Stealth +4

Languages

Common, Draconic, Ignan

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

fire

Traits

Heated Body

A creature that touches the flame dragon or hits it with a melee attack while within 5 feet of it takes 3 (1d6) fire damage.

Actions

Bite

+3 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d10+1 plus 1d6 fire damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d10 + 1) piercing damage plus 3 (1d6) fire damage.

Fire Breath

Recharge 5–6

The dragon exhales fire in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw, taking 17 (5d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

About Flame Dragon Wyrmling

Flame Dragon Wyrmling is a medium dragon with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

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

Flame Dragon Wyrmling has communication capabilities including Common, Draconic, Ignan. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Flame Dragon Wyrmling

2 tips available

When using Flame 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.
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 Flame Dragon Wyrmling

2 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.
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 2.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 600 XP
Hard: 900 XP
Deadly: 1,200 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 Flame Dragon Wyrmling?: Flame Dragon Wyrmling has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Flame Dragon Wyrmling?: Flame Dragon Wyrmling is a Medium Dragon, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Flame Dragon Wyrmling speak?: Flame Dragon Wyrmling can communicate in Common, Draconic, Ignan.