SRD5:Half-Dragon Template

This material from the 5th edition SRD is published under the OGL

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 challenge rating, apply the template only to a creature that meets the optional prerequisite in the Breath Weapon table below. Otherwise, recalculate the rating after you apply the template.

Senses. The half-dragon gains blindsight with a radius of 10 feet and darkvision with a radius of 60 feet.

Resistances. The half-­dragon gains resistance to a type of damage based on its color.

Color	Damage Resistance
Black or Copper	Acid
Blue or Bronze	Lightning
Brass, Gold, or Red	Fire
Green	Poison
Silver or White	Cold

Languages. The half-­dragon speaks Draconic in addition to any other languages it knows.

New Action: Breath Weapon. The half-­dragon has the breath weapon of its dragon half. The half-­dragon’s size determines how this action functions.

Size	Breath Weapon	Optional Prerequisite
Large or smaller	As a wyrmling	Challenge 2 or higher
Huge	As a young dragon	Challenge 7 or higher
Gargantuan	As an adult dragon	Challenge 8 or higher

Example For an example of the use of this template, see the Half-Red Dragon Veteran. Start with the Veteran (NPC) and apply the above instructions (including the breath weapon from the Red Dragon Wyrmling). The result is the Half-Red Dragon Veteran.

The material in this box is either 5th ed. SRD content from other sections or inferences drawn from SRD material in other sections. It should not be considered part of the core SRD, and is added only for clarity.

Sources

• SRD-OGL v5.1

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