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Dragon, Prismatic Wyrmling

Medium · Dragon · CR 2 · Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

16 (natural armor)

39 (6d8+12)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Dragon

Alignment Neutral

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Blindsight 10 ft (3 m)

Passive Perception 15

Saving Throws

Dexterity +2 Constitution +4 Wisdom +3 Charisma +3

Skills

Perception +1

Languages

Draconic

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

radiant

Condition Immunities

blinded

About Dragon, Prismatic Wyrmling

Dragon, Prismatic Wyrmling is a medium dragon with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 39 hit points (derived from 6d8+12).

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

GM Tips: Using Dragon, Prismatic Wyrmling

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When using Dragon, Prismatic Wyrmling in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 15 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.

Player Guide: Facing Dragon, Prismatic Wyrmling

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

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 15 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.

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 Dragon, Prismatic Wyrmling?: Dragon, Prismatic Wyrmling has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Dragon, Prismatic Wyrmling?: Dragon, Prismatic Wyrmling is a Medium Dragon, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Dragon, Prismatic Wyrmling speak?: Dragon, Prismatic Wyrmling can communicate in Draconic.