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Monsters / Challenge 5

Half-Dragon

Medium dragon, neutral

Armor Class
18
Hit Points
105 (14d8 + 42)
Speed
40 ft.

StrDexConIntWisCha
19 (+4)14 (+2)16 (+3)10 (+0)15 (+2)14 (+2)

Saving throws
Dex +5, Wis +5
Skills
Athletics +7, Perception +5, Stealth +5
Resistances
damage type chosen for the draconic origin trait below
Senses
Darkvision 60 ft.; Blindsight 10 ft.; Passive Perception 15
Languages
Common, Draconic
Challenge
5 (1,800 XP); Proficiency Bonus +3

Traits

Draconic Origin. The half-dragon is related to a type of dragon associated with one of the following damage types (GM’s choice): Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, or Poison. This choice affects other aspects of the stat block.

Actions

Multiattack. The half-dragon makes two Claw attacks.

Claw. Melee Attack Roll: +7, reach 10 ft. Hit: 6 (1d4 + 4) Slashing damage plus 7 (2d6) damage of the type chosen for the Draconic Origin trait.

Dragon’s Breath. Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 14, each creature in a 30-foot Cone. Failure: 28 (8d6) damage of the type chosen for the Draconic Origin trait. Success: Half damage.

Bonus Actions

Leap. The half-dragon jumps up to 30 feet by spending 10 feet of movement.

Stat block from the System Reference Document 5.2 (CC-BY-4.0). See credits.