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Lantern Dragonette

Tiny · Dragon · CR 1/2 · Lawful Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts

13 (natural armor)

28 (8d4+8)

1/2

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-2

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Tiny

Type Dragon

Alignment Lawful Neutral

XP 100

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 15 ft (4.6 m)

Fly 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 7 ft (2.1 m)

Climb 7 ft (2.1 m)

Crawl 7 ft (2.1 m)

Hover Yes

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 13

Saving Throws

Dexterity +3 Wisdom +3 Charisma +3

Skills

Arcana +5 History +5 Nature +5 Perception +3 Religion +5

Languages

Common, Draconic, Elvish, Primordial; telepathy 60.0 ft (18.3 m).

Resistances & Immunities

Condition Immunities

paralyzed, unconscious

Environments

Forest or Jungle

Traits

Innate Spellcasting

the lantern dragonette's innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:

1/day each: burning hands, color spray, scorching ray

Lantern Belly (1/Day)

If the dragonette has eaten 8 ounces of candle wax in the last 24 hours, it can emit a continual flame for 3d20 minutes. The continual flame can be dispelled, but the dragonette can resume it with a bonus action except in areas of magical darkness, if the time limit hasn't expired.

Vulnerable to Magical Darkness

A lantern dragonette in an area of magical darkness loses its lantern belly ability and its ability to fly. It also suffers 1d6 radiant damage for every minute of exposure.

Actions

Bite

+3 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d4 + 1) piercing damage.

About Lantern Dragonette

Lantern Dragonette is a tiny dragon with a Challenge Rating of 1/2. It has a lawful neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 28 hit points (derived from 8d4+8).

Lantern Dragonette has communication capabilities including Common, Draconic, Elvish, Primordial; telepathy 60 ft.. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Lantern Dragonette

2 tips available

When using Lantern Dragonette 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 Lantern Dragonette

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 2 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 75 XP
Hard: 112 XP
Deadly: 150 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 Lantern Dragonette?: Lantern Dragonette has a Challenge Rating of 1/2, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.5.
What type of creature is Lantern Dragonette?: Lantern Dragonette is a Tiny Dragon, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Lantern Dragonette speak?: Lantern Dragonette can communicate in Common, Draconic, Elvish, Primordial; telepathy 60 ft..