Pseudodragon
Tiny Dragon · · CR 1/4
- Dragon
- Tiny
- Tier 1
Pseudodragon is a tiny dragon of neutral good alignment, CR 1/4. Found in coastal, desert, forest, hill, mountain, and urban. Sourced from Monster Manual (5e 2014) and Monster Manual (5.5e 2024).
Stat Block
- Challenge Rating
- 1/4
- Type
- Dragon
- Size
- Tiny
- Alignment
- —
- Speed
- —
- Habitats
- Coastal, Desert, Forest, Hill, Mountain, Urban
- Sources
- Monster Manual (5e 2014), Monster Manual (5.5e 2024)
Ecology
Pseudodragons inhabit warm forests, deserts, mountain caves, and urban niches, feeding on insects, small rodents, and stolen fruit. They live 15 years in the wild, longer if bonded to a humanoid. Males and females form lifelong pairs, raising one or two clutch per decade. They communicate telepathically with kin and bond-mates, and their distant relation to true dragons is reflected in modest hoarding instincts.
Behaviour
Curious, intelligent, and temperamental, the pseudodragon judges humanoids by intent and offers companionship to those it deems worthy. It rejects evil-aligned would-be masters violently. Bonded pseudodragons sleep coiled around their partner's neck or shoulders, sharing warmth and senses. They hate loud noise, strong perfume, and rough handling, and will sting offenders without warning.
Origin
Sages dispute whether pseudodragons are true dragons or unrelated dragon-kin. Most agree they descended from a draconic creator who shrank a brood for stealth purposes long ago. Wizard towers often feature pseudodragon nests in their attics; the relationship is mutual, with the dragon keeping pests away and the wizard providing scraps. A pseudodragon's stinger is a rare component for sleep-poison potions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pseudodragon
- What is the challenge rating of Pseudodragon?
- On the bestiary CR scale, Pseudodragon sits at 1/4. It fits parties just starting out.
- What type of creature is Pseudodragon?
- The bestiary type for Pseudodragon is dragon, tiny size.
- Where does Pseudodragon live?
- Pseudodragon is at home in Coastal, Desert, Forest, Hill, Mountain, Urban.