Dragons in D&D
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Dragons
Dragons are among the most powerful and iconic creatures in D&D. True dragons grow more powerful with age, progressing through four life stages: wyrmling, young, adult, and ancient.
True Dragons
True dragons are divided into two broad categories: chromatic and metallic.
Chromatic Dragons
Chromatic dragons are typically evil and territorial. Each is associated with a damage type matching their scales.
| Dragon | Breath | Typical Alignment |
|---|---|---|
| Black Dragon | Acid | Chaotic Evil |
| Blue Dragon | Lightning | Lawful Evil |
| Green Dragon | Poison | Lawful Evil |
| Red Dragon | Fire | Chaotic Evil |
| White Dragon | Cold | Chaotic Evil |
Metallic Dragons
Metallic dragons are typically good-aligned and often take humanoid form to interact with mortals.
| Dragon | Breath | Typical Alignment |
|---|---|---|
| Brass Dragon | Fire | Chaotic Good |
| Bronze Dragon | Lightning | Lawful Good |
| Copper Dragon | Acid | Chaotic Good |
| Gold Dragon | Fire | Lawful Good |
| Silver Dragon | Cold | Lawful Good |
Other Draconic Creatures
| Creature | CR | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Dragon Turtle | 17 | Massive aquatic dragon with a shell |
| Pseudodragon | 1/4 | Tiny, cat-sized dragons often kept as familiars |
| Wyvern | 6 | Two-legged dragon with a venomous tail |
| Half-Dragon | Varies | Humanoids with draconic heritage |
| Kobold Warrior | 1/8 | Small reptilian creatures who revere dragons |