Draconic Archetypes

A collection of homebrew archetypes for Dungeons & Dragons, 5th Ed.

 Draconic Archetypes
T
ales of dragons abound in the realms of
fantasy, and people devoted to them are
similarly commonplace. From those who are
inspired by the might of dragons to others who
become them, the archetypes below allow you
to thoroughly utilize the "Dragons" that come
after "Dungeons And."
Paladin Oath: Oath of
Ambition
The Oath of Ambition is a calling for those paladins who
strive to achieve greatness for themselves and their allies.
They work towards this goal for a variety of reasons: to make
change in the world, to protect their loved ones, to have their
names remembered in story and song, or simply for the sake
of power. Regardless of their reasoning, every choice is made
with the intent of acquiring greater influence. Known
sometimes as dragon knights or gold knights, these paladins
often end up in positions of power and wealth.
Tenets of Ambition
The central principles of the Oath of Ambition help remind
paladins to continue driving towards their goals, and not to
lose sight of who they want to become.
Self-Confidence. Trust yourself, your strength, your
insight. You are deserving of your desires.
Tempered Ruthlessness. Do what must be done to gain
power, but know what you must not do in order to hold it
once gained.
Acquire Resources. Procure wealth, objects of power,
land, goods, allies, and followers. The trappings of power
themselves create power.
One Step At A Time. Be patient and precise. Take care
not to overestimate your existing influence in the quest to
gain more.
Oath Spells
You gain oath spells at the paladin levels listed.
Oath of Ambition Spells
Paladin Level Spells
3rd charm person, inflict wounds
5th enhance ability, hold person
9th fear, tongues
13th fabricate, guardian of faith
17th animate objects, dominate person
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Channel Divinity
When you take this oath at 3rd level, you gain the following
two Channel Divinity options.
Inspire Confidence. As an action, you use your Channel
Divinity to inspire your allies to greatness. All friendly
creatures within 30 feet of you that can see you cannot be at
disadvantage until the end of your next turn.
Censure Enemy. Using your Channel Divinity, you
denounce those who dare to stand against you. As a reaction
when a creature within 30 feet of you deals damage to you or
an ally, you force them and any of their allies within 10 feet of
them to make a Wisdom saving throw. Upon a failure, they
are considered frightened of the creature they dealt damage
to for 1 minute. They repeat this saving throw at the end of
each of their turns.
Aura of Conviction
Beginning at 7th level, when making attack rolls, you and
friendly creatures within 10 feet of you may treat one dice roll
of 19 per round as though it were a roll of 20.
At 18th level, the range of this aura increases to 30 feet.
Aura of Awe
Upon reaching 15th level, creatures near you are taken aback
by your bearing and sheer force of personality. All hostile
creatures that are within 10 feet of you are considered to be
under the effect of the bane spell. Creatures that are immune
to being charmed are not affected.
At 18th level, the range of this aura increases to 30 feet.
Avatar of Power
When you reach 20th level, you can become a personification
of your own influence and ambition. Using your action, you
undergo a transformation. For 1 minute, you gain any or all of
the following benefits of your choice:
You gain the benefits of the enlarge version of the
enlarge/reduce spell.
You have resistance to all types of damage except force,
necrotic, and radiant.
You have advantage on Charisma-based skill checks.
You are immune to charm and fright effects.
If you use this feature to use only one benefit, you cant use
it again until you finish a short rest. If you use two or more
benefits, you can't use it again until you finish a long rest.

Ranger Conclave: Dragon
Rider Conclave
Certain societies in the world utilize a unique military branch:
dragon riders. These individuals form a bond with a young
riding-dragon, sometimes even from the creatures infancy,
allowing them to act as mounts and combat partners. The
riding-dragons are a unique creature, something between a
true dragon and a wyvern. They can come in any color a true
dragon can, but never develop the same intelligence, size, or
magical capabilities of their true dragon brethren.
Riding-Dragon
At 3rd level, your dragon companion becomes large enough
and strong enough to function as a mount. (You might meet
this creature now, or have been traveling with it already.) It
uses the following statistics while you are at level 3, which
improve over time:
Riding-Dragon
Large dragon, shares riders alignment
Armor Class 14 + rider's proficiency bonus
Hit Dice d10
Speed 30 ft., fly speed varies (see Dragon Level
table)
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
16 (+3) 12 (+1) 15 (+2) 6 (-2) 13 (+1) 9 (-1)
Saving Throws Strength +5, Dexterity +3,
Constitution +3, Intelligence +0, Wisdom +3,
Charisma +1
Skills Athletics +5, Intimidation +2, Perception +3,
Survival +3
Damage Resistances: see Draconic Type table
Senses Darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13
Languages -
Actions
Talons. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
one target. Hit 1d10 + 5 slashing damage.
You must choose a draconic type from the Draconic Type
table for your riding-dragon. This choice is permanent.
Your riding-dragon obeys your commands as best it can. It
rolls for initiative like any other creature, but you determine
its actions, decisions, attitudes, and so on. If you are
incapacitated or absent, your companion acts on its own.
When using your Natural Explorer feature, you and your
companion can both move stealthily at a normal pace. Your
companion is proficient in all saving throws.
Your riding-dragons stats and abilities are partially
determined by your level, as shown in the Dragon Level table.
Your companion uses your proficiency bonus. In addition to
the areas where it normally uses its proficiency bonus, your
riding-dragon also adds its proficiency bonus to its AC and to
its damage rolls.
Your companions hit die is a d10, and it has a number of hit
dice equal to your character level. Its hit points are
determined by rolling this number of hit dice, adding the
dragons Constitution modifier each time. Each time you level,
your companion gains an additional hit die and increases its
hit points accordingly.
Whenever you gain the Ability Score Improvement class
feature, your companions abilities also improve. Your
companion can increase one ability score of your choice by 2,
or it can increase two ability scores of your choice by 1. As
normal, your companion cant increase an ability score above
20 using this feature unless its description specifies
otherwise.
Your companion shares your alignment, and has a
personality trait and a flaw that you can roll for or select from
the tables below. It shares your ideal, and its bond is always,
The ranger who travels with me is a beloved companion for
whom I would gladly give my life.
Riding-Dragon Traits
d6 Trait
1 Im dauntless in the face of adversity.
2 Threaten my friends, threaten me.
3 I stay on alert so others can rest.
4 People see a dragon and fear me. I use that to my
advantage.
5 I have a knack for showing up in the nick of time.
6 I put my friends needs before my own in all things.
Riding-Dragon Flaws
d6 Trait
1 If theres food left unattended, Ill eat it.
2 I growl at strangers, and all people except my ranger are
strangers to me.
3 Any time is a good time for a belly rub.
4 I despise walking, and want to fly all the time.
5 My idea of hello is a flurry of licks to the face.
6 I jump on creatures to tell them how much I love them.
While riding your dragon, use the rules for Mounted
Combat on page 198 of the PHB. Your Riding-Dragon is
considered an independent mount for the purpose of those
rules, though you control it during combat. In addition, you
are considered to have three-quarters cover against creatures
who are at a lower elevation than you.
If your riding-dragon is ever slain, you can use the magical
bond between the two of you to bring it back, at a cost. You
must spend the course of a long rest in uninterrupted ritual
meditation to bring back your companion. Your companion
returns at full health at the end of the long rest. You gain the
benefits of a long rest, but your maximum hit points are
reduced by 1/4 of their current value, and you are considered
to have 1 level of exhaustion. These effects end after you
complete another long rest.
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 Coordinated Attack
Beginning at 5th level, you and your riding-dragon form a Barbarian Path: Path of
more potent fighting team. When you use the Attack action the Dragon
on your turn while riding on your dragon, it can use its
reaction to make a melee attack. The Path of the Dragon is taken by those who wish to
emulate the mighty winged creatures - the ultimate avatars of
Breath Weapon mortal power and fury. Those who choose this path tend to
At 7th level, your dragon has grown enough to gain access to have ambitions beyond simple bloodshed, often utilizing their
its breath weapon. The type of damage dealt by and area of strength to procure power or wealth.
effect of the breath weapon depends on the dragons draconic
type. Your companion gains the following action: Scales of the Dragon
Breath Weapon (1 / short rest). The riding-dragon Upon choosing this path at 3rd level, you gain a +1 natural
exhales, unleashing a damaging substance in an area in front armor bonus to your AC while raging. Additionally, you
of it. choose a draconic type from the Draconic Type table. When
The damage type and area of effect are detailed in the you are raging, this gives you resistance to the associated
Draconic Type and Dragon Level tables. damage type.
Inspiring Bond Presence of the Dragon
Upon reaching 11th level, you have advantage on saving At 6th level, the indomitable power of the dragon strengthens
throws against charm and fright effects while you can see or you. You may add double your proficiency bonus when
are riding your dragon. making Intimidation or Persuasion checks, in place of your
Additionally, your riding-dragon has advantage on all saving normal proficiency bonus.
throws while it can see you or you are riding on it. It also
automatically succeeds any saving throws against charm or Fury of the Dragon
fright effects in the same circumstances. When you reach 10th level, your attunement to your chosen
type of dragon becomes deeper. While raging, your melee
Draconic Power attacks with Strength-based weapons deal an additional 1d6
Upon reaching 15th level, your companion can use its Breath damage of the type associated with your draconic type. Also,
Weapon action twice per short rest, instead of once. whenever you deal damage of your dragon's type, it ignores
Additionally, your extended proximity to your riding-dragon resistance and creatures immune to this damage type are
grants you resilience. You have resistance to the same type of considered resistant to it.
damage that your companions Draconic Type grants it. Additionally, your melee Strength-based weapon attacks
count as magical for the purpose of overcoming resistance
Draconic Type Table and immunity to nonmagical attacks and damage.
Draconic Type Damage Type Breath Weapon Area Soul of the Dragon
Black, Copper Acid Line Upon reaching 14th level, you are capable of embodying a
Blue, Bronze Lightning Line
dragon for a short period of time. While raging, you may use
an action to transform into a young dragon of your draconic
Brass Fire Line type, as though you had been targeted by the shape change
Gold, Red Fire Cone spell. The statistics for this form are described between pages
86 and 118 of the Monster Manual. This lasts for up to 1
Green Poison Cone minute, until the young dragon shape runs out of hit points
Silver, White Cold Cone (as described in the spell description), or your rage ends. You
must complete a long rest before using this feature again.
Dragon Level Table
Ranger Fly Fly Speed w/ Breath Breath
Level Speed Rider Weapon Dmg Weapon Area
3 50 25 n/a n/a
7 60 30 4d6 15 ft cone, 30
ft line
11 70 35 5d6 30 ft cone, 60
ft line
15 80 40 6d6 30 ft cone, 60
ft line

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Blood Hunter Order:
Order of the Drake
The Order of the Drake is a relatively new splinter sect of
blood hunters. A benevolent dragon with an interest in the
perpetuation of mortal life turned its eye towards the unique
capabilities of the group, believing them to be a powerful set
of allies in its effort.
Drakes, as they are known amongst other blood hunters,
imbibe a modified version of the Hunters Bane. This
concoction includes ichors originating from dragons of
varying colors and types, impacting the effect the draught has
on them.
Dragon Draught
When you reach 3rd level, the effects of your draught have
crystallized further. Your Hunters Bane feature applies to
creatures with the Dragon type, as well as Fey, Fiends, and
Undead. You also have advantage on saving throws against
fright effects.
Bonus Proficiency
At 3rd level, you gain proficiency in heavy armor and shields.
Dragons Armor
Upon reaching 7th level, both your physical form and mental
fortitude begin to take on aspects of dragons. Your skin
hardens to the touch, granting you a +1 bonus to your AC.
You also become proficient in Constitution saving throws, if
you are not already.
Control of Body
When you reach 11th level, your body adapts more
thoroughly to the complex effects of your modified Hunters
Bane. After each long rest, you may choose an option from
the Draconic Type table. You gain resistance to the associated
damage type.
Additionally, you may use a bonus action to end one
condition affecting you. This may be used on the blinded,
deafened, or poisoned conditions. You must complete a long
rest before doing so again.
Dragonblood
Beginning at 15th level, when you activate a crimson rite or
amplifying a blood curse, you take half the damage you
normally would. Also, when you deal damage with a primal
rite, you regain hit points equal to the rite damage dealt +
your Constitution modifier.
Drakes Reprimand
At 18th level, you may channel your increasingly draconic
physiology in response to threats. You may use your reaction
in response to being damaged by a creature within 60 feet of
you that you can see to focus elemental damage towards the
creature attacking you. You choose a draconic type from the
Draconic Type table when you use this feature, which
determines the type of damage done. The creature makes a
Dexterity saving throw (DC equal to 8 + your proficiency
bonus + your Wisdom modifier), taking 8d10 damage of the
appropriate type on a failure and half that on a success. You
must complete a short rest before using the feature again.
The Blood Hunter Class
The Blood Hunter is a homebrew class designed by
Matthew Mercer. In order to use this archetype,
you'll need to download the Blood Hunter class
from DM's Guild.
Magic Items
Dragonscale Mail
Armor (scale mail), rare (requires attunement)
This is +1 magic armor that has been made from the scales
of a single dragon. While wearing it, you are immune to the
damage type associated with the color of dragon used to
create it.
Scale Shield
Shield, legendary (requires attunement)
This shield is a single scale from a massive ancient dragon,
enchanted and outfitted by the most skilled craftspeople in
the realm. It is a +2 magic shield that can absorb magical
energy. When a damaging spell targets you or within 5 feet of
you, you may use your reaction to absorb the spell. All
creatures who take damage from the spell take half damage,
and the shield gains a number of charges equal to spell's
level. You must complete a short or long rest before doing so
again.
The shield holds a maximum of 7 charges. When you hit
with a melee attack, you can expend charges, dealing 1d4
damage per charge. This damage is of the type associated
with the color of dragon the scale is from.
Tooth of Skarrex
Weapon (dagger), legendary (requires attunement)
This dagger was carved from the tooth of Skarrex, an
ancient black dragon that once scourged an entire continent.
It is a +3 dagger which deals an additional 1d6 acid damage
on a hit.
Claw of Skarrex
Weapon (shortsword), legendary (requires attunement)
This shortsword was carved from the talon of Skarrex, an
ancient black dragon that once scourged an entire continent.
It is a +3 shortsword which deals an additional 1d6 acid
damage on a hit.
Tooth and Claw
If you are also attuned to both the Tooth and the
Claw of Skarrex, they are together considered to
use only one attunement slot. While wielding both
weapons, you may add your ability modifier to
damage dealt with off-hand attacks, and the acid
damage dealt by the weapons is maximized.
You also gain immunity to acid damage, and
when you would take acid damage, you instead
regain hit points equal to the damage that would
have been dealt.
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Warlock Patron: Great
Wyrm
Your pact is with a dragon of immense age and power. It
makes its home in a distant planar realm, possibly even a
demiplane all its own; and wherever it lives, it rules
completely. It might be just and fair, or it might be
authoritarian and cruel - but either way, it holds sole
dominion over its realm.
The great wyrm, wielder of more sheer physical strength
and vitality than nearly any being in existence, understands
power as well as anyone can. It is this dragons most prized
possession, and it knows that true power lies in the twin
pillars of knowledge and control.
Expanded Spell List
The Great Wyrm lets you choose from an expanded list of
spells when you learn a warlock spell. The following spells
are added to the warlock spell list for you.
Great Wyrm Expanded Spells
Spell Level Spells
1st charm person, command
2nd calm emotions, detect thoughts
3rd clairvoyance, nondetection
4th compulsion, mordenkainens private sanctum
5th geas, planar binding
Wyrmthink
Upon making your pact at 1st level, your patrons influence on
you grants you knowledge. You gain proficiency in the History
and Insight skills.
Additionally, you may choose to use your Charisma
modifier when making a single ability check that would
normally use your Intelligence or Wisdom modifiers. You
must complete a long rest before doing so again.
Knowledge is Power
Upon reaching 6th level, your mind has been filled with
information about all of the many creatures in existence,
accessible when needed. As an action, you may select a single
creature you can see within 60 feet of you. You learn the
following information about it:
Its damage resistances, immunities, and vulnerabilities, if
any.
Its condition immunities, if any.
Its highest and lowest ability scores (but not their values).
Ifs unique senses (such as blindsight or tremorsense), if
any.
If it has innate spellcasting abilities (as opposed to learned
spellcasting).
You cannot use this feature again until you have completed
a long rest.
Hoard of Knowledge
Once you reach 10th level, you may contact the great wyrm
directly, and ask questions of its knowledge. You know the
commune spell, with which you may contact your patron. It
counts as a warlock spell for you, and does not count against
your number of spells known. Once per long rest, you may
cast it without using a spell slot.
Additionally, you become doubly proficient in the History
and Insight skills.
Sway the Weak-Minded
Starting at 14th level, you may use your action to magically
convince hostile creatures to join your side. All creatures of
your choice within 30 feet of you that have an Intelligence
score of 10 or lower must make a Wisdom saving throw. On a
failure, they immediately become friendly to you and your
allies, and hostile to your enemies. They may repeat this
saving throw at the end of each of their turns. This effect
ends after 1 minute or if they take damage from you or your
allies. You must complete a short rest before using this
feature again.
Any creature targeted by this ability that has a CR of half
your level (rounded down) or lower automatically fails their
initial saving throw.
Great Wyrm Pact Boon Appearances
Each Pact Boon option produces a special creature
or an object that reflects the nature of the Titan.
Pact of the Chain. Your familiar will typically be
something draconic - perhaps a pseudodragon or a
lizard.
Pact of the Blade. Your weapon might be a rapier
with multi-colored dragon scales decorating the
hilt.
Pact of the Tome. Your Book of Shadows might
be an impossibly ancient tome, with yellowed
paper and dust in every fold.
This sheet was laid out using The Homebrewery, located at
homebrewery.naturalcrit.com. The content was created by
quadz08. Many thanks to the several people who have looked
over / playtested this class before its release for sale,
including Persnicketese, jacelevine, eTruffery, SamUndomiel,
and probably a whole bunch of other people who I am totally
forgetting because I suck.