## 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.

**Table- 114** - Monsters: Half-Dragon Template (Damage Resistance)

| 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.

**Table- 115** - Monsters: Half-Dragon Template (Size)

| 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.