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Dragon, Chromatic, Blue, Adult 5e

Huge Dragon, Lawful Evil

The Dragon, Chromatic, Blue, Adult is a huge dragon in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 16 (15,000 XP). It has 19 AC and 225 hit points. Crackling arcs of electricity dance between the horn-crowned spines of this magnificent blue dragon, its sapphire scales reflecting lightning that never quite fades. The scent of ozone fills the air a...

Armor Class

19

Hit Points

225

Challenge

16

15,000 XP

Crackling arcs of electricity dance between the horn-crowned spines of this magnificent blue dragon, its sapphire scales reflecting lightning that never quite fades. The scent of ozone fills the air as thunder rumbles in its throat with each breath.

Speed Walk 40, 40 burrow, 80 fly
STR +7 (25)
DEX +0 (10)
CON +6 (23)
INT +3 (16)
WIS +2 (15)
CHA +4 (19)
Saving Throws DEX +5, CON +11, WIS +7, CHA +9
Skills Perception +7, Stealth +5
Damage Immun. Immune: Lightning
Senses blindsight 60 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 17
Languages Common, Draconic

Special Traits & Features

Legendary Resistance
Dragon

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 17

Combat Role

Huge Dragon (Skirmisher / Line)

Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)

Tier 1 (Lvl 3)
Extreme / TPK
Tier 2 (Lvl 7)
Extreme / TPK
Tier 3 (Lvl 12)
Medium / Hard
Tier 4 (Lvl 17)
Easy / Minion
Recommended Minions & Allies: Kobold Trappers, Dragonborn Guards, Cult of the Dragon acolytes, Wyrmlings
Encounter Hook: Demanding regular tribute from nearby frontier settlements, punishing defiance with aerial strikes on trade routes.

Tactical Recommendations

  • Aerial Mobility: Use flying speed to maintain range against melee-heavy adventurers, swooping in only to execute high-impact actions.
  • Subterranean Ambush: Use burrowing speed to attack from beneath full cover, breaking line-of-sight against ranged spellcasters.
  • Lighting Manipulation: Exploit darkvision or blindsight in total darkness to force players to rely on torchlight or spell slots.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Challenge Rating (CR) of Dragon, Chromatic, Blue, Adult?

Dragon, Chromatic, Blue, Adult is a Challenge Rating 16 creature, granting 15,000 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Dragon, Chromatic, Blue, Adult?

Dragon, Chromatic, Blue, Adult has an Armor Class (AC) of 19 and approximately 225 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Dragon, Chromatic, Blue, Adult?

For a party of 4 adventurers, Dragon, Chromatic, Blue, Adult represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 17.

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