PseudodragonCR 1/4 · Tiny Dragon · Stat Block & Encounter Builder

Tiny dragon, Challenge 1/4. AC 13, 7 hit points.

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Hit Points

Speed

15 ft.

Challenge

1/4 · 50 XP

Alignment

Neutral Good

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Stat Block

Tiny Dragon · Neutral Good

Pseudodragon

1/4

2d4 + 2 · 15 ft., fly 60 ft. · AC from natural armor

Blindsight 10 ft., Darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13

Languages: understands Common and Draconic but can't speak

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
6 (-2)	15 (+2)	13 (+1)	10 (+0)	12 (+1)	10 (+0)

Traits

Keen SensesThe pseudodragon has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight, hearing, or smell.

Magic ResistanceThe pseudodragon has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Limited TelepathyThe pseudodragon can magically communicate simple ideas, emotions, and images telepathically with any creature within 100 ft. of it that can understand a language.

Actions

BiteMelee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.

StingMelee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 11 Constitution saving throw or become poisoned for 1 hour. If the saving throw fails by 5 or more, the target falls unconscious for the same duration, or until it takes damage or another creature uses an action to shake it awake.

How to actually run it

Tactics

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1With a 60 ft. flying speed it can stay out of melee reach; a party with no ranged answer will chase it all fight.

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Pseudodragons4Party size4Party level3

They will win without spending much. Good for pacing between real fights.

Difficulty

Easy

400 adj. XP · ×2

deadly at 1,600

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Pseudodragon, Answered

What is Pseudodragon's challenge rating in D&D 5e?

Pseudodragon is Challenge 1/4, worth 50 XP. Encounter maths multiplies XP by the number of monsters, so a group is deadlier than the raw total — use the calculator on this page.

What are Pseudodragon's stats?

AC 13 (natural armor), 7 hit points (2d4 + 2), speed 15 ft., fly 60 ft.. Ability scores: STR 6, DEX 15, CON 13, INT 10, WIS 12, CHA 10.

Can Pseudodragon fly?

Yes — it has a flying speed of 60 ft.. A melee-only party will struggle to pin it down.

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