---
obsidianUIMode: preview
cssclasses: json5e-monster
tags:
- compendium/src/5e/mm
- monster/environment/coastal
- monster/environment/desert
- monster/size/large
- monster/type/dragon
aliases: ["Young Blue Dragon"]
---
# Young Blue Dragon
*Source: SRD / Basic Rules*  

```ad-statblock
title: Young Blue Dragon
![](compendium/bestiary/dragon/token/young-blue-dragon.png#token)
*Large dragon, Lawful Evil*

- **Armor Class** 18  (natural armor)
- **Hit Points** 152 (`16d10 + 64`)
- **Speed** 40 ft., burrow 20 ft., fly 80 ft.

|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
|21 (+5)|10 (+0)|19 (+4)|14 (+2)|13 (+1)|17 (+3)|

- **Proficiency Bonus** +4
- **Saving Throws** Dexterity +4, Constitution +8, Wisdom +5, Charisma +7
- **Skills** Perception +9, Stealth +4
- **Senses** blindsight 30 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 19
- **Damage Immunities** lightning
- **Languages** Common, Draconic
- **Challenge** 9

## Actions

***Multiattack.*** The dragon makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.

***Bite.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. *Hit:* 16 (`2d10 + 5`) piercing damage plus 5 (`1d10`) lightning damage.

***Claw.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. *Hit:* 12 (`2d6 + 5`) slashing damage.

***Lightning Breath (Recharge 5-6).*** The dragon exhales lightning in a 60-foot line that is 5 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw, taking 55 (`10d10`) lightning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
```
^statblock

## Environment

desert, coastal