Half-Dragon Template
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.
Table- 114 - Monsters: Half-Dragon Template (Damage Resistance)
| 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.
Table- 115 - Monsters: Half-Dragon Template (Size)
| 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 |
Half-Red Dragon Veteran
Medium humanoid (human), any alignment
Armor Class 18 (plate)
Hit Points 65 (10d8+20)
Speed 30 ft.
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 (+3) | 13 (+1) | 14 (+2) | 10 (+0) | 11 (+0) | 10 (+0) |
Skills Athletics +5, Perception +2
Damage Resistances fire
Senses blindsight 10 ft., darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages Common, Draconic
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)
Actions
Multiattack. The veteran makes two longsword attacks. If it has a shortsword drawn, it can also make a shortsword attack.
Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8+3) slashing damage, or 8 (1d10+3) slashing damage if used with two hands.
Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6+3) piercing damage.
Heavy Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, range 100⁄400 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d10+1) piercing damage.
Fire Breath (Recharge 5-6). The veteran exhales fire in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 24 (7d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.