Half-Dragon

Medium Dragon, Neutral

AC: 18

Initiative: +5 (15)

HP: 105 (14d8 + 42)

Speed: 40 ft.

STR
19 (+4)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
15 (+2)
CHA
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: Blindsight 10 ft., Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 15

Languages: Common, Draconic

CR: 5 (XP 1,800; PB +3)

Habitat: Any

Treasure: Armaments

Draconic Origin.

The half-dragon is related to a type of dragon associated with one of the following damage types (DM'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 (Recharge 5-6).

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.

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Half-Dragon

Source: Monster Manual (2025), p. 163 - Licenses and attribution