Pseudodragon — D&D 5e Monster Stats (CR 1/4)

Q: What are Pseudodragon's AC and HP in D&D 5e?

Pseudodragon has an Armor Class of 13 and 7 hit points (2d4+2).

Q: What Challenge Rating is a Pseudodragon?

Pseudodragon is CR 1/4, worth 50 XP — roughly a fair fight for a party of four characters of a similar level.

Q: What type of creature is Pseudodragon?

Pseudodragon is a tiny dragon, alignment neutral good.

Armor Class13

Hit Points7 (2d4+2)

Speed15 ft., fly 60 ft.

ChallengeCR 1/4 (50 XP)

STR

6

(-2)

DEX

15

(+2)

CON

13

(+1)

INT

10

(+0)

WIS

12

(+1)

CHA

10

(+0)

SkillsPerception +3, Stealth +4

Sensesblindsight 10 ft., darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13

Languagesunderstands Common and Draconic but can't speak

Special Abilities

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

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

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

Actions

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

Sting. Melee 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.

Running Pseudodragon in an encounter

As a CR 1/4 threat worth 50 XP, Pseudodragon is a fair challenge for a party of four at a comparable level. With no legendary actions it works best in numbers or paired with support, where its CR 1/4 rating won't be burned down in a single round. Use the XP value with the encounter builder to slot it into a balanced fight.

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