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Zmey Headling

Medium · Dragon · CR 5 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts

16 (natural armor)

105 (14d8+42)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

-5

INT

-1

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Dragon

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 1800

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 13

Languages

Common, Draconic, Sylvan

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

cold, fire

Condition Immunities

paralyzed, unconscious

Environments

Forest or Jungle Swamp or Marsh

Traits

Amphibious

The zmey headling can breathe air and water.

Regeneration

The zmey headling reaver regains 10 hit points at the start of its turn. This trait doesn't function if the zmey headling took acid or fire damage since the end of its previous turn. It dies if it starts its turn with 0 hit points and doesn't regenerate.

Actions

Bite

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d12 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (2d12 + 3) piercing damage.

Claws

+11 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d12 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3) slashing damage.

Fire Breath

Recharge 5–6

The zmey headling exhales fire in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area takes 16 (3d10) fire damage, or half damage with a successful DC 16 Dexterity saving throw.

Multiattack

The zmey headline makes one bite attack and one claws attack.

Tail

+11 to hit, reach 20 ft (6.1 m). Hit: 2d8 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 20 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d8 + 6) bludgeoning damage.

About Zmey Headling

Zmey Headling is a medium dragon with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 105 hit points (derived from 14d8+42).

Zmey Headling has communication capabilities including Common, Draconic, Sylvan. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Zmey Headling

3 tips available

When using Zmey Headling in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 20 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.
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.
Regeneration Counterplay: This creature regenerates HP each turn! Players must deal enough damage to overcome regeneration. Certain damage types (acid, fire) may suppress regeneration. Plan sustained damage output.

Player Guide: Facing Zmey Headling

3 strategies available

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

Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 20 ft! It has advantage in water. Fight on land if possible. Use 'Control Water' or drain water sources to limit its mobility.
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.
Counter Regeneration: This creature regenerates HP each turn! Deal enough damage to overcome regeneration. Use acid or fire damage if it suppresses regeneration. Plan sustained damage output.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 5.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 7 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 3,000 XP
Hard: 4,500 XP
Deadly: 6,000 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 Zmey Headling?: Zmey Headling has a Challenge Rating of 5, making it appropriate for parties of level 5.0.
What type of creature is Zmey Headling?: Zmey Headling is a Medium Dragon, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Zmey Headling speak?: Zmey Headling can communicate in Common, Draconic, Sylvan.