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{{edition|Chimera}}
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[[file:DnD Chimera.png|thumb|right|200px|DnD Chimera<br />By LadyofHats (Own work) [CC0], via Wikimedia Commons<br />Public Domain Image<br />''Image not part of the SRD'']]
{{5e Monster
|name=Chimera <!--Creature Name-->
|sorttext=Chimera Common
|refs={{SRD5ref}} <ref name="hab">Note: Habitat is not part of the [[SRD5]].</ref> <ref name="dmg5hab">habitat - {{pub|Dungeon Master's Guide (5e)}} p.302-305</ref> <ref name="rlyhab">habitat (Underground) - [[user:Rlyehable]]</ref>
|size=Large <!--Medium, Large, etc.-->
|type=Monstrosity <!--Dragon, Humanoid, Outsider, Swarm, etc.-->
|swarm= <!--If swarm, size of individual creature in swarm-->
|subtype=Chimera <!--Elf, Goblinoid, etc.-->
|align=Chaotic Evil <!--Lawful Good, Chaotic Evil-->
|ac=14 <!--armor class-->
|acfluff=natural armor <!--reason if given-->
|hp=114 <!--number of hit points-->
|hd=12d10+48 <!--10d8, 4d12, etc.-->
|speed=30 ft., {{srd5lc|Fly}} 60 ft. <!--walking speed in feet, other speed (fly, swim) in feet-->
|str=19
|dex=11
|con=19
|int=3
|wis=14
|cha=10
|saves= <!--bonus to save; Athletics +5-->
|skills={{SRD5|Perception}} +8 <!--{{SRD|Stealth}} +3-->
|damageresistances= <!--bludgeoning, slashing, piercing-->
|damageimmunity= <!--damage type; fire, radiant-->
|conditionimmunity= <!--condition; charmed, petrified-->
|senses={{srd5lc|Darkvision}} 60 ft. <!--darkvision 60 feet, Tremorsense 30 feet-->
|perception=18 <!--Passive Perception bonus; +5-->
|languages=Understands {{SRD5|Draconic}} but can't speak <!--Common, Goblin, None, etc.-->
|habitat=Grassland, Hill, Mountain, Underdark, Underground
|cr=6 <!--Challenge Rating-->
|xp=
|canon=true
|summary=A Chimera is a fusion of a {{5eplc|Dragon}}, {{srd5lc|Goat}}, and {{srd5lc|Lion}}. 

|action1=Multiattack
|alimit1=
|adesc1=The chimera makes three attacks: one with its bite, one with its horns, and one with its claws. When its fire breath is available, it can use the breath in place of its bite or horns.

|action2=Bite
|alimit2=
|adesc2=''{{SRD5|Melee Weapon Attack}}:'' +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 10 (1d12+4) {{srd5lc|Piercing}} damage.

|action3=Horns
|alimit3=
|adesc3=''Melee Weapon Attack:'' +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 10 (1d12+4) {{srd5lc|Bludgeoning}} damage.

|action4=Claws
|alimit4=
|adesc4=''Melee Weapon Attack:'' +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 11 (2d6+4) {{srd5lc|Slashing}} damage.

|action5=Fire Breath
|alimit5={{SRD5|Recharge}} 5-6
|adesc5=The dragon head exhales fire in a 15-foot {{srd5lc|Cone}}. Each creature in that area must make a {{SRD5|DC}} 15 {{SRD5|Dexterity}} {{srd5lc|Saving Throw}}, taking 31 (7d8) {{srd5lc|Fire}} damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
}}
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{{blockref|Homer's brief description in the ''{{wikip|Iliad}}''<ref>{{wikip|Homer}}, ''{{wikip|Iliad}}'' [http:/ /www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/text?doc=Perseus%3Atext%3A1999.01.0134%3Abook%3D6%3Acard%3D156 6.179–182]</ref> is the earliest surviving literary reference: "a thing of immortal make, not human, lion-fronted and snake behind, a goat in the middle,<ref>"The creature was a goat; a young goat that had seen but one winter was called ''chimaira'' in Greek". (Kerenyi 1959:82).</ref> and snorting out the breath of the terrible flame of bright fire."<ref>In {{wikip|Richmond Lattimore}}'s translation.</ref>|<ref>{{wikip|Chimera (mythology)|Wikipedia: Chimera (mythology)}}. ''accessed 2020-03-09.</ref>}}<br />

{{blockref|A chimera is about 5 feet tall at the shoulder, nearly 10 feet long, and weighs about 4,000 pounds. A chimera’s dragon head might be black, blue, green, red, or white.

Chimeras can speak Draconic but seldom bother to do so, except when they risk dying to more powerful creatures.|{{SRD3ref}}}}

==Found in Adventures==
{{5e Creature Adventure List|Chimera}}
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Alignment	Chaotic Evil +
Author	SRD-CC v5.1 + and SRD-OGL v5.1 +
CRval	6 +
Canon	true +
Challenge Rating	6 +
Creature Name	Chimera +
Experience Points	2,300 +
Features	{{{feature1}}} +, Multiattack +, Bite +, Horns +, Claws + and Fire Breath +
Habitat	Grassland +, Hill +, Mountain +, Underdark + and Underground +
Hit Dice	12d10+48 +
Hit Points	114 +
Name	Chimera +
Publication	SRD-CC v5.1 + and SRD-OGL v5.1 +
Size	Large +
SortText	Chimera Common +
Subtype	Chimera +
Summary	A Chimera is a fusion of a dragon, goat, and lion. +
Title	Chimera +
Type	Monstrosity +