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Young Black Dragon

SRD 5.2.1 (2024 rules)

Young Black Dragon

Large Dragon (Chromatic), Chaotic Evil

Armor Class18
Initiative+5 (15)
Hit Points127 (15d10 + 45)
Speed40 ft., Fly 80 ft., Swim 40 ft.
STR19 (+4)Save +4
DEX14 (+2)Save +5
CON17 (+3)Save +3
INT12 (+1)Save +1
WIS11 (+0)Save +3
CHA15 (+2)Save +2
SkillsPerception +6, Stealth +5
ImmunitiesAcid
SensesBlindsight 30 ft., Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 16
LanguagesCommon, Draconic
Challenge7 (XP 2,900; PB +3)

Traits

Amphibious. The dragon can breathe air and water.

Actions

Multiattack. The dragon makes three Rend attacks.

Rend. Melee Attack Roll: +7, reach 10 ft. Hit: 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.

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