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Paper Drake

Small · Dragon · CR 2 · Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts

78 (12d6+36)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-2

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Dragon

Alignment Neutral

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Fly 100 ft (30.5 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 11

Languages

Common, Draconic, Dwarvish, Elvish

Resistances & Immunities

Condition Immunities

paralysis, unconscious

Environments

Urban

Traits

Refold (Recharge 5-6)

A paper drake can fold its body into different sizes and shapes. The drake can adjust its size by one step in either direction, but can't be smaller than Tiny or larger than Medium size. Changes in size or shape don't affect the paper drake's stats.

Shelve

A paper drake can fold itself into a small, almost flat form, perfect for hiding on bookshelves. The drake can still be recognized as something other than a book by someone who handles it (doesn't just glance at it on the shelf) and makes a successful DC 11 Intelligence (Nature or Investigation) check. The drake can hop or fly (clumsily, by flapping its pages) 5 feet per turn in this form.

Actions

Bite

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) piercing damage.

Claws

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 3d6 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (3d6 + 3) slashing damage.

Multiattack

The drake makes one bite attack, one claw attack, and one tail attack.

Tail

Recharge 5–6

+6 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 5d6 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (5d6 + 3) slashing damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or be incapacitated for 1 round.

About Paper Drake

Paper Drake is a small dragon with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 78 hit points (derived from 12d6+36).

Paper Drake has communication capabilities including Common, Draconic, Dwarvish, Elvish. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Paper Drake

1 tips available

When using Paper Drake 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.

Player Guide: Facing Paper Drake

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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.

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