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Drake, Riptide

Large · Dragon · CR 11 · Lawful Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

17 (natural armor)

231 (22d10+110)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

-1

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Dragon

Alignment Lawful Evil

XP 7200

Initiative Bonus -1

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Swim 60 ft (18.3 m)

Climb 10 ft (3 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Blindsight 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 17

Saving Throws

Dexterity +3

Skills

Perception +3

Languages

Aquan, Draconic

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison

Damage Resistances

cold

Condition Immunities

paralyzed, poisoned, unconscious

Traits

Amphibious

Can breathe air and water.

Echolocation

Can’t use its blindsight while deafened or out of water.

Underwater Camouflage

Advantage: Dex (Stealth) underwater.

Bonus Actions

Manipulate Currents

While underwater changes water flow within 60' of it. Chooses one of below which lasts until start of its next turn.A 20' cube of rushing water forms on a point drake can see in the water. The cube's space is difficult terrain and a creature that starts its turn swimming in the area must make DC 17 Str save or be pushed out of the cube directly away from drake.The current shoots in a 60' long 10 ft. wide line from drake in a direction it chooses. Each creature in area: pushed up to 15 ft. away from drake in a direction following the line (DC 17 Str negates).The drake takes the Dash action.

About Drake, Riptide

Drake, Riptide is a large dragon with a Challenge Rating of 11. It has a lawful evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 17 and possesses 231 hit points (derived from 22d10+110).

Drake, Riptide has communication capabilities including Aquan, Draconic. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Drake, Riptide

1 tips available

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

Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 60 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.

Player Guide: Facing Drake, Riptide

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

Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 60 ft! It has advantage in water. Fight on land if possible. Use 'Control Water' or drain water sources to limit its mobility.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 11.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 15 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 13,200 XP
Hard: 19,800 XP
Deadly: 26,400 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 Drake, Riptide?: Drake, Riptide has a Challenge Rating of 11, making it appropriate for parties of level 11.0.
What type of creature is Drake, Riptide?: Drake, Riptide is a Large Dragon, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Drake, Riptide speak?: Drake, Riptide can communicate in Aquan, Draconic.