Skull Drake

Stat block

Cha

10

Con

16

Dex

17

Int

8

Str

16

Wis

12

Speed

Fly: 60; Walk: 40; Burrow: 10

Senses

darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13

Skills

Stealth: 5; Perception: 3; Intimidation: 2

Actions

• Multiattack. The skull drake makes two bite attacks.
• Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) piercing damage.
• Necrotic Breath (Recharge 6). The skull drake exhales a 15-foot cone of noxious, black gas. Each creature in the area must make a DC 13 Constitution saving throw, taking 14 (4d6) necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. A creature reduced to 0 hp by this damage dies.

Languages

Common, Draconic

Saving throws

Wisdom: 3; Dexterity: 5

Damage immunities

necrotic

Special abilities

• Keen Smell. The skull drake has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.
• Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the skull drake has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.

Damage resistances

poison

Condition immunities

poisoned

Damage vulnerabilities

radiant