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Lindwurm

Large · Dragon · CR 6 · Neutral Evil

Armor Class
15
Hit Points and Hit Dice
136 (16d10 + 48)
Challenge Rating CR
6

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR
18
+4
DEX
20
+5
CON
16
+3
INT
6
-2
WIS
12
+1
CHA
8
-1

Overview

Category Monsters
Size Large
Type Dragon
Alignment Neutral Evil
XP 2300
Initiative Bonus +5

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)
Swim 10 ft (3 m)
Climb 10 ft (3 m)
Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)
Tremorsense 120 ft (36.6 m)
Passive Perception 14

Saving Throws

Strength +7 Dexterity +8 Constitution +6

Skills

Acrobatics +8 Athletics +7 Perception +4 Stealth +8

Languages

Draconic

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities
cold
Damage Vulnerabilities
fire
Condition Immunities
paralyzed, unconscious

Traits

Ice Walk

The lindwurm can move across icy surfaces without needing to make an ability check. Additionally, difficult terrain composed of ice or snow doesn’t cost it extra movement.

Sure-Footed Skater

While the lindwurm is on snow or ice, it has advantage on Strength and Dexterity saving throws made against effects that would knock it prone.

Actions

Bite

+8 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 2d10+5 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (2d10 + 5) piercing damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or contract a disease and be poisoned until the disease is cured. At the end of each long rest, the diseased creature must repeat the saving throw. On a failure, the creature suffers one level of exhaustion and doesn't regain expended Hit Dice from the rest. On a success, the creature's exhaustion level decreases by one, and it regains expended Hit Dice as normal from the rest. If a successful saving throw reduces the diseased creature's level of exhaustion below 1, the creature recovers from the disease, ending it.

Claw

+8 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6+5 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) slashing damage.

Constrict

+8 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 2d8+5 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) bludgeoning damage, and the target is grappled (escape DC 15). Until this grapple ends, the target is restrained, and the lindwurm can't Constrict another target.

Multiattack

The lindwurm makes one Bite attack and two Claw attacks. It can replace its Bite attack with one Constrict attack.

About Lindwurm

Lindwurm is a large dragon with a Challenge Rating of 6. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 136 hit points (derived from 16d10 + 48).

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

GM Tips: Using Lindwurm

2 tips available

When using Lindwurm in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

  • Significant Threat: Challenging for parties of levels 5-10
  • Epic Potential: Consider legendary actions for memorable battles

Player Guide: Facing Lindwurm

2 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

  • Significant Threat: Prepare spells and resources
  • Team Coordination: Coordinate attacks and defenses

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 6.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 9 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

  • Medium: 4,200 XP
  • Hard: 6,300 XP
  • Deadly: 8,400 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 Lindwurm?
Lindwurm has a Challenge Rating of 6, making it appropriate for parties of level 6.0.
What type of creature is Lindwurm?
Lindwurm is a Large Dragon, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Lindwurm speak?
Lindwurm can communicate in Draconic.

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