Silver Dragon Wyrmling
Medium Dragon (Metallic) · · CR 2
- Dragon (Metallic)
- Medium
- Tier 1
Silver Dragon Wyrmling is a medium dragon (metallic) of lawful good alignment, CR 2. Sourced from Monster Manual (5e 2014) and Monster Manual (5.5e 2024).
Stat Block
- Challenge Rating
- 2
- Type
- Dragon (Metallic)
- Size
- Medium
- Alignment
- —
- Speed
- —
- Habitats
- —
- Sources
- Monster Manual (5e 2014), Monster Manual (5.5e 2024)
Ecology
Silver dragon wyrmlings hatch in mountain aeries above the cloud-line, in shrines and palaces tended by their parents. They eat goats, deer, and high-altitude game, supplemented by their parents' kills. They mature slowly, reaching young-adult status in a century. Silver dragons mingle freely with humanoids, often polymorphing into mortal forms; wyrmlings cannot yet polymorph but may accompany parents in disguised expeditions.
Behaviour
Curious, friendly, and morally serious, the silver wyrmling is already a Lawful Good creature with strong convictions. It speaks Draconic and Common from hatching, and converses thoughtfully with adventurers. It dislikes lies, deception, and cruelty. In play, a wyrmling is a quest-giver, mentor, or ally, not a fight. Encounters that turn violent typically reflect a misunderstanding the dragon will try to resolve.
Origin
Silver dragons trace their lineage to the metallic dragon creator deity Bahamut (or the setting's equivalent). They consider themselves guardians of mortals against evil, particularly red dragons. A wyrmling separated from parents often seeks out a humanoid mentor or temple, integrating into mortal life. Some cosmologies hold silver dragons are reincarnated paladins, accounting for their unusual moral clarity.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Silver Dragon Wyrmling
- What is the challenge rating of Silver Dragon Wyrmling?
- On the bestiary CR scale, Silver Dragon Wyrmling sits at 2. It matches tier-1 encounter math.
- What type of creature is Silver Dragon Wyrmling?
- Silver Dragon Wyrmling is classified as a dragon (metallic) in D&D 5e, medium size.