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Lantern Dragonette

Tiny · Dragon · CR 1/2 · Lawful Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

13 (natural armor)

28 (8d4 + 8)

1/2

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-2

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Tiny

Type Dragon

Alignment Lawful Neutral

XP 100

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Fly 15 ft (4.6 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 13

Saving Throws

Wisdom +3 Charisma +3

Skills

Arcana +5 History +5 Nature +5 Perception +3 Religion +5

Languages

Common, Draconic, Primordial, telepathy 60.0 ft (18.3 m).

Traits

Magical Darkness Hypersensitivity

While in an area of magical darkness, the lantern dragonette can’t fly or use Lantern Belly, and it takes 3 (1d6) necrotic damage each minute.

Actions

Bite

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+2 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.

Fire Breath

The lantern dragonette breathes fire in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in the area must make a DC 11 Dexterity saving throw, taking 10 (3d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half the damage on a successful one.

Bonus Actions

Lantern Belly

The dragonette sheds bright light in a 20-foot radius and dim light for an additional 20 feet or stops shedding light. To shed light, it must have eaten at least 4 ounces of candle wax in the past 24 hours. It can shed light for up to 1 hour for every 4 ounces of candle wax it has eaten in the past 24 hours, to a maximum of 4 hours every 24 hours.

About Lantern Dragonette

Lantern Dragonette is a tiny dragon with a Challenge Rating of 1/2. It has a lawful neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 28 hit points (derived from 8d4 + 8).

Lantern Dragonette has communication capabilities including Common, Draconic, Primordial, telepathy 60 ft.. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Lantern Dragonette

3 tips available

When using Lantern Dragonette 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.
Telepathic Communication: This creature can communicate telepathically, making it excellent for coordination with allies. Silence spells won't stop its communication. Consider 'Mind Blank' or abilities that block telepathy.

Player Guide: Facing Lantern Dragonette

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.
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.
Telepathy Awareness: This creature communicates telepathically! It can coordinate with allies silently. Silence won't stop it. Use 'Mind Blank' or abilities that block telepathy. Be cautious of mental attacks.

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: 75 XP
Hard: 112 XP
Deadly: 150 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 Lantern Dragonette?: Lantern Dragonette has a Challenge Rating of 1/2, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.5.
What type of creature is Lantern Dragonette?: Lantern Dragonette is a Tiny Dragon, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Lantern Dragonette speak?: Lantern Dragonette can communicate in Common, Draconic, Primordial, telepathy 60 ft..