River Drake

Pathfinder Remaster. Stats use the Pathfinder Remaster rules from Pathfinder Monster Core.

The River Drake is a Level 3 creature, with Armor Class 17 and 45 hit points. The river drake is a lithe, amphibious dragon that haunts riverbeds and marshes, preying on those who venture too close to the water's edge.

River Drake, original Pathfinder 2e monster artwork by ZapGM

Stat Block

Abilities & Attacks

Tail Lash (reaction). Trigger A creature within reach of the river drake's tail uses an action to Strike or attempt a skill check. Effect The river drake attempts to Strike the triggering creature with its tail. If it hits, the creature takes a -2 circumstance penalty to the triggering roll. Caustic Mucus (2 actions) (acid, primal). The river drake spits a ball of caustic mucus up to a range of 50 feet that explodes in a 10-foot burst. Creatures within the burst take 4d6 acid damage (DC 19 basic Reflex save). Those that fail this save also take 1d6 persistent acid damage and take a –5-foot status penalty to their Speed. This Speed reduction ends with the persistent acid damage. The river drake can't use Caustic Mucus again for 1d6 rounds. Draconic Frenzy (2 actions). The river drake makes one Fangs Strike and two Tail Strikes in any order. Speed Surge (1 action) (move). Frequency three times per day; Effect The river drake Strides or Flies twice.

Common Questions

How much HP does a River Drake have?

45 hit points.

What level is a River Drake?

Level 3.

What is a River Drake's Armor Class?

AC 17.

How fast can a River Drake move?

Speed 20 ft., fly 50 ft., swim 30 ft.

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