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Young Black Dragon in Dungeons & Dragons 5e

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Young Black Dragon CR: 7

Large dragon, chaotic evil
Armor Class: 18 (natural armor)
Hit Points: 127 15d10+45
Speed: 8 sq , fly: 16 sq , swim: 8 sq

STR

19 +4

DEX

14 +2

CON

17 +3

INT

12 +1

WIS

11 +0

CHA

15 +2

Saving Throws: Dex +5, Con +6, Wis +3, Cha +5
Skills: Perception +6, Stealth +5
Damage Immunities: acid
Senses: blindsight 6 sq., darkvision 24 sq., passive Perception 16
Languages: Common, Dragonic
Challenge Rating: 7 ( 2900 XP)
Proficiency Bonus: +3

Amphibious. The dragon can breathe air and water.

Actions

Multiattack. The dragon makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.   Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 2 sq., one target. Hit: 15 ( 2d10+4 ) piercing damage plus 4 ( 1d8 ) acid damage.   Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 1 sq., one target. Hit: 11 ( 2d6+4 ) slashing damage.   Acid Breath (Recharge 1d6>=5 ). The dragon exhales acid in a 6-square line that is 1 square wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw, taking 49 ( 11d8 ) acid damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Suggested Environments

Swamp


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