Homebrew Drake Species Details
The product of the unorthidox union of a humanoid and dragon often lead to either a dragonborn or, more rarely, a new type of dragon. These new dragons, who came to be known as drakes, were usually killed at birth by their mother, but those who were believed to be pureblood dragons were left alone until their heritage was discovered.
Drake Traits
Your humanoid and draconic heritage provide you with unique abilitiesAbility Score Increase
Your Strength score increases by 2, and one additional point goes to the more prominent ability score increase of the sub-race. If there is not an obvious prominent ability, then choose any score.
Breath Weapon
you can use your action to exhale destructive energy. Your draconic ancestry determines the size, shape. and damage type of the exhalation. When you use your breath weapon, each creature in the area of the exhalation must make a saving throw. the type of which is determined by your draconic ancestry. The DC for this saving throw equals 8 + your Constitution modifier + your proficiency bonus. A creature takes 2d6 damage on a failed save. and half as much damage on a successful one. The damage increases to 3d6 at 6th level. 4d6 at 11th level, and 5d6 at 16th level.
Powerful Claws
All melee attacks deal 1d10 slashing damage. These claws can be enchanted using special techniques known only to the dragon riders.
Armored Hide
If you are not wearing heavy armor, add 1 to your AC and if you aren’t wearing any armor, add 2 to your AC.
Innately Magical
You do not require somatic components or a spellcasting focus. If you lack a spell component, you may cast the spell at a cost of a reduction of your max HP by half the total gp cost of the component. You may regain this HP by expending hit dice during a long rest.
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