Crystal Dragon (5e)

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Crystal Dragon Overview[1] [2]  

 [1] 
Shimmering with radiant energy and… life, crystal dragons enjoy an innate psionic connection to the Positive Plane


Crystal Dragons are described in Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Crystal Dragon's Lair

[3] Crystal dragons dwell in cold regions…open to the sky.

The challenge rating of a legendary crystal dragon increased by 1 when it's encountered in its lair.

Lair Actions

[3] When fighting inside its lair, an crystal dragon can use lair actions. On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects; the dragon can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row:

  • Beguiling Whisper.
  • Ice Passage.
  • Starlight's Gleam.

Regional Effects

[3] The region surrounding a legendary crystal dragon's lair is altered by the dragon's magic, creating one or more of the following effects:

  • Clear Skies.
  • Crystal Profusion.
  • Icy Sight.
  • Positive Energy.
  • Thriving Wildlife.

If the dragon dies, the [effects fade] 1d10 days.


List of Crystal Dragons[edit]

(5 official and unofficial Crystal Dragons)

Name Type Subtype Size HP CR (XP) Alignment Habitat Source
Crystal Dragon Overview Overview Dragon, Gem Dragon, Crystal Dragon Arctic, Mountain FToD
Adult Crystal Dragon Dragon Gem Dragon, Crystal Dragon Huge 172 12 (8,400) Chaotic Neutral Arctic, Mountain Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Ancient Crystal Dragon Dragon Gem Dragon, Crystal Dragon Gargantuan 222 19 (22,000) Chaotic Neutral Arctic, Mountain Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Crystal Dragon Wyrmling Dragon Gem Dragon, Crystal Dragon Medium 32 2 (450) Chaotic Neutral Arctic, Mountain Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Young Crystal Dragon Dragon Gem Dragon, Crystal Dragon Large 95 5 (1,800) Chaotic Neutral Arctic, Mountain Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Other Lore[edit]

 Wikipedia  [4] 
Crystal dragons were friendly, curious gem dragons. They enjoyed conversing with other creatures but sometimes came into conflict with white dragons due to shared preferences in habitats. They were chaotic neutral and had a blinding cone of white light for a breath weapon. They were the smallest of the gem dragons and had translucent, crystalline scales.


Sources and Notes[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 James Wyatt, et. al. (26 October 2021). Fizban's Treasury of Dragons. (5e) Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 978-0-7869-6730-8. p. 169. Licensed: © Wizards of the Coast (used under 'fair use' clause).
  2. Habitat (unofficial) - User
  3. FToD p.170-171 (used under 'fair use' clause).
  4. [citation needed] Licensed: CC-BY-SA.

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Facts about "Crystal Dragon (5e)"
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Creature NameCrystal Dragon Overview +
HabitatArctic + and Mountain +
Has Lairtrue +
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SubtypeDragon +, Gem Dragon + and Crystal Dragon +
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