A
beast, humanoid, giant, or monstrosity can become a half-dragon. It keeps its statistics, except as follow.
Challenge. To avoid recalculating the creature's
challenge rating, apply the template only to a creature that meets the options 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 |