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Mithral Dragon Wyrmling

Medium · Dragon · CR 1 · Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

14 (natural armor)

44 (8d8 + 8)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Dragon

Alignment Neutral

XP 200

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 60 ft (18.3 m)

Fly 50 ft (15.2 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 16

Saving Throws

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

Skills

Insight +4 Perception +6 Stealth +4

Languages

all, telepathy 30.0 ft (9.1 m).

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

slashing

Condition Immunities

charmed

Traits

Magic Resistance

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

Actions

Bite

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d10+2 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d10 + 2) piercing damage. Instead of dealing damage, the dragon can attempt to end one magical effect of its choice of 2nd level or lower on the target. This effect works like the dispel magic spell, except the dragon must always make an ability check. Its ability check for this is +4.

Shard Breath

Recharge 5–6

The mithral dragon spits metallic shards in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 11 Dexterity saving throw, taking 14 (4d6) slashing damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The area becomes difficult terrain until the start of the dragon's next turn, then the shards dissolve into wisps of silvery smoke.

About Mithral Dragon Wyrmling

Mithral Dragon Wyrmling is a medium dragon with a Challenge Rating of 1. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 44 hit points (derived from 8d8 + 8).

Mithral Dragon Wyrmling has communication capabilities including all, telepathy 30 ft.. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Mithral Dragon Wyrmling

2 tips available

When using Mithral 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.
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 Mithral 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.
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 3 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 200 XP
Hard: 300 XP
Deadly: 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 Mithral Dragon Wyrmling?: Mithral Dragon Wyrmling has a Challenge Rating of 1, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.0.
What type of creature is Mithral Dragon Wyrmling?: Mithral Dragon Wyrmling is a Medium Dragon, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Mithral Dragon Wyrmling speak?: Mithral Dragon Wyrmling can communicate in all, telepathy 30 ft..