Half-Dragon

Half-Dragons

When a dragon in polymorphed from mates with another creature, the union sometimes produces half-dragon offspring. A creature might also transform into a half-dragon as a result of a mad wizard's spell or a ritual bath in dragon's blood. In all these cases, the result is a creature that combines the essence of a dragon with the form of its original race. Regardless of origin, all half-dragons have similar appearances and special abilities.

Half-Green Dragon Sorcerer by dandwiki

 

Draconic Nature

Half-dragons can't procreate. Those that wish to do so must almost always resort to magic. By way of compensation, half-dragons are blessed with long life. A typical half-dragon's life span is twice that of its non draconic line, so that a half-dragon human might live more than a century and a half.
Half-dragons inherit personality traits common to their draconic heritage. For example, half-gold dragons are often shy and secretive, while half-copper dragons are impish and playful. Half-green dragons are deceitful, while half-white dragons are often dim-witted brutes. These traits are tempered by a half-dragon's other lineage, but greed, arrogance, and paranoia are qualities that even good-aligned half-dragons often possess.

Half-Blue Dragon by howweroll.fandom

 

Sample Half-Dragon

Here the half-Red dragon template has been applied to a human veteran who wears Plate Armour below:

Half-Red Dragon by forgottenrealms.fandom

Additional Information

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

• Blindsight 10ft radius, and
• Darkvision 60ft radius.

Civilization and Culture

Major Language Groups and Dialects

• Kelldorian (Common), or
• Amorian (Northern Common), and
• Draconic. In addition to any other languages it knows.

Half-Red Dragon by forgottenrealms.fandom

Origin/Ancestry

Humanoid (Human)

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.
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 colour.

Colour	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.

Half-Copper Dragon by blackbandos-homebrew.fandom

Half-Red Dragon Veteran CR: 5 (1,800XP)

Medium humanoid (human), any

Armor Class: 18 (Plate)

Hit Points: 65 (10D8+20)

Speed: 30 ft

STR

16 +3

DEX

13 +1

CON

14 +2

INT

10 +0

WIS

11 +0

CHA

10 +0

Skills: Athletics +5, and Perception +2.

Damage Resistances: Fire.

Senses: Blindsight 10ft, Darkvision 60ft, and Passive Perception 12.

Languages: Draconic, and Kelldorian (Common), or Amorian (Northern Common).

Challenge Rating: 5 (1,800XP)

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

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 5ft, 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 5ft, One Target. Hit: 6 (1D6+3) Piercing Damage.

Heavy Crossbow

Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 To Hit, Range 100/400ft, 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.