Homebrew Shadow Dragonborn Species Details
Dragonborn that are subjugated consistently to the foul magic of Shadowfell often become Shadow Dragonborn. Either from extended time in the land of shadows, or from a dark spell, these Dragonborn harbor many dark abilities.
Shadow Dragonborn Traits
Your time with shadow magic has twisted and turned you, giving strange new draconic powers.Darkvision
You have 120 feet of Darkvision.
Shadow Spawn
While in complete Darkness, you gain the following benefits
- Your Movement speed increases by 5
- You have advantage on Dexterity (stealth checks) to hide.
- Your breath weapon deals an extra 1 damage.
Shadow Magic
At 3rd level, you gain access to the Misty Step spell, and you can cast it once per long rest. At 3rd level, you can cast Darkness once per long rest.
Sunlight sensitivity
When under direct sunlight, you have disadvantage on saving throws, attack roles, and ability checks.
Ability Score Increase
Your Strength score increases by 2, and your Constitution score increases by 1.
Age
Young dragonborn grow quickly. They walk hours after hatching, attain the size and development of a 10-year-old human child by the age of 3, and reach adulthood by 15. They live to be around 80.
Size
Dragonborn are taller and heavier than humans, standing well over 6 feet tall and averaging almost 250 pounds. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Breath Weapon
Twice per short rest as an attack, exhale necrotic vapors at your foes. Those hit must make a saving throw (Dex), taking 1d10 ([6th] 2d10, [11th] 3d10, [16th] 4d10) necrotic damage on a failed save, and half damage on a successful one.
Damage Resistance
You have resistance to Necrotic Damage.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and Draconic. Draconic is thought to be one of the oldest languages and is often used in the study of magic. The language sounds harsh to most other creatures and includes numerous hard consonants and sibilants.
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