CR 5 – Dragon – Outback Wyrm
Tier 2 play
**Monster Name:** Outback Wyrm
**Size, Type, Alignment**
Large, Dragon, Chaotic Neutral
**Core Stats:** Armor Class (AC): 15, Hit Points (HP): 102, Speed: 40 ft., fly 60 ft.
**Ability Scores:**
Strength 19 (+4),
Dexterity 14 (+2),
Constitution 17 (+3),
Intelligence 6 (-2),
Wisdom 12 (+1),
Charisma 10 (+0)
**Proficiencies:** Strength and Dexterity saving throws; Perception +4
Damage Resistances: Fire, Poison
Damage Immunities: None
Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened
**Senses:** Darkvision 60 ft., Tremorsense 30 ft., Passive Perception 14
Languages: Draconic, understands Common but cannot speak
Challenge Rating (CR): 5
**Special Abilities:**
– **Fire Breath (Recharge 5-6):** The Outback Wyrm exhales fire in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 28 (8d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
– **Cunning Hunter:** The Outback Wyrm can make a Stealth check as a bonus action, gaining advantage on its next attack.
**Actions:**
– **Multiattack:** The Outback Wyrm makes two attacks: one with its Bite and one with its Tail.
– **Bite:** Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 20 (2d10 + 4) piercing damage.
– **Tail:** Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage.
– **Lair Action (if in its territory):** On initiative count 20, the Wyrm can create a localized dust storm, imposing disadvantage on ranged attack rolls for all creatures in the area until the start of its next turn.
**Description:** The Outback Wyrm is a massive, serpentine creature with vibrant orange and brown scales mimicking the Australian outback terrain. Known for its cunning and agility, it relies on ambush tactics, often lurking in rocky outcrops until prey approaches. Its fiery breath is both a weapon and a means to create distractions, allowing it to escape when threatened. This dragon thrives on unpredictability, embodying the chaotic spirit of its homeland.