Draconomicon: Chromatic Dragons is a 288-page sourcebook for Dungeons & Dragons 4th edition released in November 2008.
Official synopsis[]
Draconomicon™ I: Chromatic Dragons describes several varieties of dragons, including red, blue, green, black, and white dragons, as well as three completely new chromatic dragons.
The sourcebook gives details of each dragon's powers, tactics, myths, lairs, servitors, and more. In addition, this book provides new information about draconic nations (such as Arkhosia) and organizations, and how chromatic dragons fit into the D&D® game. Wide-ranging story and campaign elements in the book give DMs ready-to-play material that is easily incorporated into a game, including adventure hooks, quests, and pregenerated treasure hoards.
Content[]
Development and release[]
Development[]
Draconomicon: Chromatic Dragons was written by Bruce Cordell, Ari Marmell, and Robert J. Schwalb. Art was provided by Todd Lockwood, Chippy, Dave Allsop, Kerem Beyit, [Zoltan Boros]] and Gabor Szikszai, Chippy, Wayne England, Jason A. Engle, Tomas Giorello, Lars Grant-West, Ralph Horsley, Howard Lyon, William O'Connor, Chris Seaman, and Franz Vohwinkel.
Release[]
Draconomicon: Chromatic Dragons was released by Wizards of the Coast in November 2008 for $39.95 US, or $45.00 Canadian.[1]
On March 17, 2015, it was re-released in digital format. It is currently available on DriveThruRPG and Dungeon Masters Guild for $8.99.
Reception and influence[]
Critical reception[]
As of 2023, Draconomicon: Chromatic Dragons reached the rank of Electrum seller on DriveThruRPG.
Influence on other works[]
External links[]
- Draconomicon: Chromatic Dragons on DriveThruRPG
- Draconomicon: Chromatic Dragons on Dungeon Masters Guild