Illustration Xan Drake

Half-Bronze Dragon Knight

Robinloft
Challenge 4
(1,100 XP)
Robinloft Estimated CR 4
Medium humanoid (half-elf), any alignment (allegedly)
Armor Class 18 (plate)
Hit Points 65 (10d8+20)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
16 (+3)
DEX
11 (+0)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
11 (+0)
WIS
11 (+0)
CHA
15 (+2)
Saving Throws Con +4, Wis +2
Skills
Damage Resistances lightning
Senses blindsight 10 ft., darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages Draconic plus any one language
Environments coastal, urban
Brave.

The knight has advantage on saving throws against being frightened.

Actions

Multiattack. The knight makes two melee attacks.
Greatsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) slashing damage asdfasdfadsf.
Lance. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d12 + 3) piercing damage. The dragon has disadvantage when attacking a target within 5 feet of it.
Heavy Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, range 100/400 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d10) piercing damage.
Leadership (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest).

For 1 minute, the knight can utter a special command or warning whenever a nonhostile creature that it can see within 30 ft. of it makes an attack roll or a saving throw. The creature can add a d4 to its roll provided it can hear and understand the knight. A creature can benefit from only one Leadership die at a time. This effect ends if the knight is incapacitated.

Lightning Breath (Recharge 5–6).

The dragon exhales lightning in a 40-foot line that is 5 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw, taking 16 (3d10) lightning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Reactions

Parry. The knight adds 2 to its AC against one melee attack that would hit it. To do so, the knight must see the attacker and be wielding a melee weapon.

Half-Dragon

A half-dragon is a hybrid that bears the qualities and characteristics of a particular variety of true dragon. Such draconic hybrids can be found with a humanoid, beast, giant, or even monstrosity lineage.

Mysterious Origins. How half-dragons have come to exist is a matter of some debate. Some assert they are the result of a mystical ritual involving the blood of a true dragon or were transfigured through some ancient magic lost to our mages. It is also possible that they are the offspring of a dragon morphed into another form and finding a mate. In any case, half-dragons strongly express the appearance and qualities of their heritage.

Extended Life. Dragons live centuries, with many being known to successive generations of humans in their territory. Half-dragons receive a portion of this blessing, growing old at half the rate of their non-draconic relatives. Half-dragon humans have reached well past one and a half centuries in lifespan.

Elemental Breath. Just as true dragons do, many half-dragons possess the ability to unleash a breath weapon. The nature and potency of this weapon typically mirror that of their draconic parent.

Draconic Qualities. Half-dragons tend to possess the personal qualities associated with their draconic nature. All tend to be inclined toward a self-assured over-confidence and are easily bedazzled by material wealth. Beyond this, they seem to vary by type. A half-copper dragon is likely playful and mischievous and a half-black dragon might have a characteristic disdain and contempt for others.

Half-Bronze Dragon Knight

The knight that stands before you appears twice-armed and twice-armored. Behind their gleaming greatsword and under their well-crafted plate armor are the formidable features of a bronze-scaled draconic humanoid.

A half-bronze dragon knight is a champion of justice and the enemy of tyranny, eager to test their mettle in combat against forces of oppression. They will join any righteous cause and fight for any virtuous leader who has need of their blade.

The knight has a special affinity for coastlines, ships, large lakes, and folks that make their living along the shore or on the water. They make excellent mates for any waterborne vessel.

Shock trooper. A half-bronze dragon knight is a formidable opponent purely on martial terms. They can deal excellent damage with their heavy crossbow at range and their greatsword in melee. And well-armored, they can stand tough in the center of combat. But what truly sends terror through the hearts of their enemies is that they can unleash a lightning strike 40 feet long, often on the first round of combat as they close with opponents.

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