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Young Black Dragon 2024

CR 7 dragon

Large dragon, chaotic evil

Armor Class
18 (natural armor)
Hit Points
127 (15d10 + 45)
Speed
40 ft., fly 80 ft., swim 40 ft.
Initiative
+5
STR19 (+4)
DEX14 (+2)
CON17 (+3)
INT12 (+1)
WIS11 (+0)
CHA15 (+2)
Saving Throws
Strength +4, Dexterity +5, Constitution +3, Intelligence +1, Wisdom +3, Charisma +2
Skills
Perception +6, Stealth +5
Damage Immunities
acid
Senses
blindsight 30 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 16
Languages
Common, Draconic
Challenge
7 (2,900 XP) · Proficiency Bonus +3
Amphibious.

The dragon can breathe air and water.

Actions

Multiattack.

The dragon makes three Rend attacks.

Rend.

Melee Attack Roll: +7, reach 10 ft. 9 (2d4 + 4) Slashing damage plus 3 (1d6) Acid damage.

Acid Breath (Recharge 5–6).

Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 14, each creature in a 30-foot-long, 5-foot-wide Line. Failure: 49 (14d6) Acid damage. Success: Half damage.

Other versions

A5E Young Black Dragon · A5E Monstrous Menagerie2014 Young Black Dragon · Black Flag2014 Young Black Dragon · SRD 5.1

Source: System Reference Document 5.2 (Wizards of the Coast) · License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 details