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Dragon, Sand Wyrmling

Medium · Dragon · CR 3 · Neutral Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

18 (natural armor)

52 (7d8+21)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Dragon

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 700

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Fly 60 ft (18.3 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Burrow 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Blindsight 10 ft (3 m)

Passive Perception 16

Saving Throws

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

Skills

Perception +2

Languages

Draconic

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

fire

Damage Resistances

piercing

Condition Immunities

blinded

Traits

Sand Camouflage

The sand dragon has advantage on Dex (Stealth) checks made to hide in sandy terrain.

Sandy Nature

Is infused with elemental power and it requires only half the air food and drink that a typical dragon if its size needs.

Stinging Sand

The first time it hits a target with melee weapon attack target: DC 13 Con save or have disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks until end of its next turn.

About Dragon, Sand Wyrmling

Dragon, Sand Wyrmling is a medium dragon with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 18 and possesses 52 hit points (derived from 7d8+21).

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

GM Tips: Using Dragon, Sand Wyrmling

2 tips available

When using Dragon, Sand 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.
Burrowing Tactics: This creature can burrow at 20 ft. It can ambush from underground or escape combat by digging. Use 'Earthbind' or create difficult terrain to limit burrowing. Consider fighting in areas without soft ground.

Player Guide: Facing Dragon, Sand 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.
Burrowing Defense: This creature can burrow at 20 ft! It can ambush from underground. Use 'Earthbind', create difficult terrain, or fight on hard surfaces. 'Stone Shape' can seal burrows.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 3.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 5 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 1,200 XP
Hard: 1,800 XP
Deadly: 2,400 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 Dragon, Sand Wyrmling?: Dragon, Sand Wyrmling has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Dragon, Sand Wyrmling?: Dragon, Sand Wyrmling is a Medium Dragon, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Dragon, Sand Wyrmling speak?: Dragon, Sand Wyrmling can communicate in Draconic.