# [Half-Dragon](Rules\Source\bestiary\dragon/half-dragon-xmm.md)
*Source: Monster Manual (2024) p. 163. Available in the <span title='Systems Reference Document (5.2)'>SRD</span> and the Free Rules (2024)*
## Half-Dragon
*Warrior Created by Dragons*
- **Habitat.** Any
- **Treasure.** [Armaments](/Rules/Source/tables/random-magic-items-armaments.md)
Born through magical rites involving the essences of dragons, half-dragons serve their creators and their own draconic whims. Most half-dragons are created by chromatic dragons who desire servants with some trace of their own might and grandeur. Half-dragons frequently command other servants of a villainous dragon or act as agents in lands where their draconic master would attract unwanted attention.
Half-dragons share personality traits and agendas with the dragon who spawned them. Those resembling chromatic dragons typically loathe their creator even as they seek the same ends. Half-dragons with the traits of metallic dragons are especially rare, but they might arise through magical accidents, the efforts of reckless magic-users, or the last act of a dying dragon.
> [!quote] A quote from Wyrmlord Azarr Kul, Half–Dragon
>
> What blessing demands more yet inspires greater works than the blood of Tiamat?
```statblock
"name": "Half-Dragon (XMM)"
"size": "Medium"
"type": "dragon"
"alignment": "Neutral"
"ac": !!int "18"
"hp": !!int "105"
"hit_dice": "14d8 + 42"
"modifier": !!int "5"
"stats":
- !!int "19"
- !!int "14"
- !!int "16"
- !!int "10"
- !!int "15"
- !!int "14"
"speed": "40 ft."
"saves":
- "dexterity": !!int "5"
- "wisdom": !!int "5"
"skillsaves":
- "name": "[Athletics](/Rules/Source/skills.md#Athletics)"
"desc": "+7"
- "name": "[Perception](/Rules/Source/skills.md#Perception)"
"desc": "+5"
- "name": "[Stealth](/Rules/Source/skills.md#Stealth)"
"desc": "+5"
"damage_resistances": "Damage type chosen for the Draconic Origin trait below"
"senses": "[Blindsight](/Rules/Source/senses.md#Blindsight) 10 ft., [Darkvision](/Rules/Source/senses.md#Darkvision)\
\ 60 ft., passive Perception 15"
"languages": "Common, Draconic"
"cr": "5"
"traits":
- "desc": "The half-dragon is related to a type of dragon associated with one of\
\ the following damage types (DM's choice): Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, or\
\ Poison. This choice affects other aspects of the stat block."
"name": "Draconic Origin"
"actions":
- "desc": "The half-dragon makes two Claw attacks."
"name": "Multiattack"
- "desc": "*Melee Attack Roll:* +7, reach 10 ft. *Hit:* 6 (1d4 + 4) Slashing damage\
\ plus 7 (2d6) damage of the type chosen for the Draconic Origin trait."
"name": "Claw"
- "desc": "*Dexterity Saving Throw:* DC 14, each creature in a 30-foot [Cone](/Rules/Source/variant-rules/cone-area-of-effect-xphb.md).\
\ *Failure:* 28 (8d6) damage of the type chosen for the Draconic Origin trait.\
\ *Success:* Half damage."
"name": "Dragon's Breath (Recharge 5-6)"
"bonus_actions":
- "desc": "The half-dragon jumps up to 30 feet by spending 10 feet of movement."
"name": "Leap"
"source":
- "XMM"
"image": "/Rules/Source/bestiary/dragon/token/half-dragon-xmm.webp"
```
^statblock
## Environment
any