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Dragon Eel

Dragon Eel 5e reference with CR 8, type, stat block details, token resources, terrain tools, fear hooks, and monster hunt generation.

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Overview

A dragon eel is a serpentine aquatic draconic predator, a tolerance level 2 inclusion suited to deep channels and shocking ambushes.

Quick 5e Answer

Dragon Eel CR, type, stat block, and table tools

Dragon Eel is a CR 8 dragon for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 17, HP 161 (17d10 + 68), a ready stat block, a downloadable PDF, and connected encounter tools.

CR8
TypeDragon
Stat BlockOriginal 5e-Compatible Stat Block
PDF SheetAvailable
AC17
HP161 (17d10 + 68)

Original 5e-Compatible Stat Block

Dragon Eel

Large, Dragon, Neutral

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This is an original Monster Almanac 5e-compatible stat block, not an official SRD stat block.

Armor Class17
Hit Points161 (17d10 + 68)
Challenge8 β€’ 3,900 XP
Proficiency+3
Speed
Swim 60 ft.
Initiative
+3
Saving Throws
Con +7, Dex +6, Wis +5
Skills
Stealth +6, Perception +8
Damage Resistances
Lightning, Cold
Senses
Darkvision 90 ft.; Passive Perception 18
Passive Perception
18
Languages
Draconic
STR22+6
DEX16+3
CON18+4
INT10+0
WIS14+2
CHA14+2

Traits

Amphibious

The eel can breathe air and water.

Coiling Current

The eel has Advantage on attack rolls against creatures in water that moved this round.

Actions

Multiattack

The eel makes two attacks: Bite and Tail Coil.

Bite

Melee Attack Roll: +9, reach 10 ft. Hit: 19 (2d12 + 6) Piercing damage plus 9 (2d8) Lightning damage.

Tail Coil

Melee Attack Roll: +9, reach 15 ft. Hit: 15 (2d8 + 6) Bludgeoning damage, and the target has the Grappled condition if Large or smaller.

Storm Jet (Recharge 5-6)

Dexterity Saving Throw: creatures in a 60-foot Line. Failure: 45 (10d8) Lightning damage. Success: Half damage.

Legal Attribution

Original Monster Almanac compatible game statistics. This entry is designed for 5e-style tabletop play and does not reproduce closed-book stat block text.

Generated by Monster Almanac. This is original compatible game content, not an official SRD stat block.

License: Monster Almanac Original Compatible Content

Generate Terrain

Coastal

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning β€’ Clear β€’ Sandy Beach β€’ Low Tide β€’ Shipwreck
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Underground

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning β€’ Subterranean Draft β€’ Earth Tunnels β€’ Packed Earth β€’ Collapsed Supports
BaseOpen

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Dragon Eel Token, Portrait, Chatbot, Terrain, Fear Hooks, Hunt Generator, and D&D 5e Resources

Dragon Eel 5e reference: CR 8 dragon, AC 17, HP 161 (17d10 + 68), PDF sheet, token, portrait, terrain, fear hooks, and hunt tools for Ocean, Coastal,… This page is part of the complete Monster Almanac stat block library. It includes a original 5e-compatible stat block with a downloadable PDF sheet, plus connected prep tools. Use this Monster Almanac page to move from search result to table prep: read the quick 5e reference, open the stat block, download the PDF when available, generate a token or portrait prompt, build matching terrain, create a monster-bound fear hook, and turn Dragon Eel into a focused hunt.

Using Dragon Eel in play

Dragon Eel can be used in Ocean, Coastal, Underground when you want a CR 8 dragon that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.

Dragon Eel works well as a supporting threat, recurring danger, or encounter-building piece inside a larger scene.

The attached original 5e-compatible stat block gives you a table-ready rules reference, and the PDF button keeps the sheet easy to print or save before the session.

This makes Dragon Eel useful not only as a monster reference, but also as a scene-shaping piece for travel danger, dungeon pressure, wilderness discovery, or a stronger narrative threat.

Why this monster is useful

  • Fits naturally into Ocean, Coastal, Underground.
  • Works as a CR 8 option for encounter building and pacing.
  • Connects directly with a stat block, downloadable PDF, portrait, token, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and hunt resources.
  • Helps game masters move from reference to actual tabletop use more quickly.

Quick ideas for scene building

  • Use Dragon Eel as a wandering threat tied to the local environment.
  • Pair the monster with terrain from the environments shown above.
  • Add an NPC witness, hunter, scholar, survivor, or fearful character to frame the danger.
  • Open the chatbot resource to give the creature more roleplay or lore flavor.
  • Use the hunt generator to turn this monster into a focused adventure hook.

Dragon Eel 5e quick FAQ

What CR is Dragon Eel in D&D 5e?

Dragon Eel is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 8 dragon.

What type of monster is Dragon Eel?

Dragon Eel is listed as a dragon.

Does Dragon Eel have a 5e stat block?

Yes. This page includes a original 5e-compatible stat block and a downloadable PDF sheet.

Can I generate a token or hunt for Dragon Eel?

Yes. This page links to Dragon Eel token, portrait, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and monster hunt tools for fast D&D prep.