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.

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

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.