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Dragon, Chromatic, Blue, Wyrmling 5e

Medium Dragon, Lawful Evil

The Dragon, Chromatic, Blue, Wyrmling is a medium dragon in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 3 (700 XP). It has 17 AC and 52 hit points. A young blue dragon with scales that shimmer like captured lightning, tiny electrical arcs occasionally jumping between its budding horn spines. Its eyes crackle with the same electric blue energy tha...

Armor Class

17

Hit Points

52

Challenge

3

700 XP

A young blue dragon with scales that shimmer like captured lightning, tiny electrical arcs occasionally jumping between its budding horn spines. Its eyes crackle with the same electric blue energy that courses through its developing breath weapon.

Speed Walk 30, 15 burrow, fly 60
STR +3 (17)
DEX +0 (10)
CON +2 (15)
INT +1 (12)
WIS +0 (11)
CHA +2 (15)
Saving Throws DEX +2, CON +4, WIS +2, CHA +4
Skills Perception +2, Stealth +2
Damage Immun. Immune: Lightning
Senses blindsight 30 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages Common, Draconic

Special Traits & Features

None
Dragon

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 4

Combat Role

Medium Dragon (Skirmisher / Line)

Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)

Tier 1 (Lvl 3)
Medium / Hard
Tier 2 (Lvl 7)
Easy / Minion
Tier 3 (Lvl 12)
Easy / Minion
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, Wyrmling?

Dragon, Chromatic, Blue, Wyrmling is a Challenge Rating 3 creature, granting 700 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

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

Dragon, Chromatic, Blue, Wyrmling has an Armor Class (AC) of 17 and approximately 52 hit points.

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

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

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