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Flame Dragon Wyrmling

Medium · Dragon · CR 3 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts

17 (natural armor)

52 (8d8+16)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Dragon

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 700

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Fly 60 ft (18.3 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 30 ft (9.1 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 120 ft (36.6 m)

Blindsight 30 ft (9.1 m)

Passive Perception 15

Saving Throws

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

Skills

Deception +5 Insight +3 Perception +5 Persuasion +5 Stealth +4

Languages

Common, Draconic, Ignan

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

fire

Environments

Mountain Underworld

Actions

Bite

+3 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d10 fire damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d10 + 1) piercing damage plus 3 (1d6) fire damage.

Fire Breath

Recharge 5–6

The dragon exhales fire in a 10-foot cone. Each creature in that area takes 24 (7d6) fire damage, or half damage with a successful DC 12 Dexterity saving throw.

About Flame Dragon Wyrmling

Flame Dragon Wyrmling is a medium dragon with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 17 and possesses 52 hit points (derived from 8d8+16).

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

GM Tips: Using Flame Dragon Wyrmling

3 tips available

When using Flame 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.
Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 30 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.
Fire Damage Mitigation: This creature deals fire damage. Advise players to have fire resistance ready or use water-based tactics. Consider environmental fire hazards that could backfire on the creature.

Player Guide: Facing Flame Dragon Wyrmling

3 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.
Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 30 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.
Fire Damage Protection: This creature deals fire damage! Get fire resistance from spells like 'Resistance' or potions. Avoid fighting near flammable objects. Water spells can counter fire attacks.

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 Flame Dragon Wyrmling?: Flame Dragon Wyrmling has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Flame Dragon Wyrmling?: Flame Dragon Wyrmling is a Medium Dragon, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Flame Dragon Wyrmling speak?: Flame Dragon Wyrmling can communicate in Common, Draconic, Ignan.