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H A L F - D R AGON
When a dragon in polymorphed form mates with an­
other creature, the union sometimes produces half­
dragon offspring. A creature might also transform into a
half-dragon as a result of a mad wizard's spell or a ritual
bath in dragon's blood. In all these cases, the result is a
creature that combines the essence of a
dragon with the form of its original race.
Regardless of origin, all half-dragons have
similar appearances and special abilities.
Draconic N a ture. Half-dragons can't procre­
ate. Those that wish to do so must almost always resort
to magic. By way of compensation, half-dragons are
blessed with long life. A typical half-dragon's life span is
twice that of its nondraconic line, so that a half-dragon
human might live more than a century and a half.
Half-dragons inherit personality traits common to
their draconic heritage. For example, half-gold dragons
are often shy and secretive, while half-copper dragons
are impish and playful. Half-green dragons are deceitful,
while half-white dragons are often dim-witted brutes.
These traits are tempered by a half-dragon's other lin­
eage, but greed, arrogance, and paranoia are qualities
that even good-aligned half-dragons often possess.
H A L F - D RAGON TE P LATE
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A beast, humanoid, giant, or monstrosity can become a
half-dragon. It keeps its statistics, except as follows.
Challenge. To avoid recalculating the creature's
HALF-RED DRAGON V E TERAN challenge rating, apply the template only to a creature
Medium humanoid (human), any alignment that meets the optional prerequisite in the Breath
Weapon table below. Otherwise, use the guidelines in
Armor Class 8 (plate)
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the Dungeon M a ster's Guide to recalculate the rating
Hit Points 65 (1 0d8 + 20)
after you apply the template.
Speed 30 ft.
Senses. The half-dragon gains blindsight with a
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA radius of 10 feet and darkvision with a radius of 60 feet.
1 6 (+3) 13 (+l ) 14 (+2) 10 (+0) 11 (+O) 10 (+O) Resistances. The half-dragon gains resistance to a
type of damage based on its color.
Skills Athletics +5, Perception +2
Damage Resistances ii re Color Damage Resistance
Senses bli ndsight 0 1 ft., darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 1 2 Bl ack or copper Acid
Languages Common, Draconic Blue or bronze Lightning
Challenge 5 (1 ,800 XP)
Brass, gold, or red Fire
G r een Poison
A T I O N S Si lver or white Cold
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Multiattack. The veteran makes two longsword attacks. If it
has a shortsword drawn, it can also make a shortsword attack. Languages. The half-dragon speaks Draconic, in
addition to any other languages it knows.
Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one N e w Action: Breath W e apon. The half-dragon has
target. Hit: 7 (ld8 + 3) slashing damage, or 8 (ldlO + 3) the breath weapon of its dragon half. The half-dragon's
slashing damage if used with two hands.
size determines how this action functions.
Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 6 (ld6 + 3) piercing damage. Size Breath Weapon Optional Prerequisite
Large or smaller As a wyrmling Challenge 2 or higher
Heavy Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, range
Huge As a you ng dragon Challenge 7 or higher
100/400 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (ldlO + 1 ) piercing damage.
Gargantuan As an adult dragon Challenge 8 or higher
Fire Breath (Recharge 5-6). The veteran exhales ii re in a 1 5 -foot
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cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 5 Dexterity SAMPLE HALF- D R AGON
saving throw, taking 24 (7d6) ii re damage on a failed save, or
Here the half-dragon template has been applied to a
half as much damage on a successfu l one.
human veteran who wears plate armor.
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