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

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

- **Armor Class** 18  (natural armor)
- **Hit Points** 178 (`17d10 + 85`)
- **Speed** 40 ft., climb 40 ft., fly 80 ft.

|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
|23 (+6)|10 (+0)|21 (+5)|14 (+2)|11 (+0)|19 (+4)|

- **Proficiency Bonus** +4
- **Saving Throws** Dexterity +4, Constitution +9, Wisdom +4, Charisma +8
- **Skills** Perception +8, Stealth +4
- **Senses** blindsight 30 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 18
- **Damage Immunities** fire
- **Languages** Common, Draconic
- **Challenge** 10

## Actions

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

***Bite.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +10 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. *Hit:* 17 (`2d10 + 6`) piercing damage plus 3 (`1d6`) fire damage.

***Claw.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. *Hit:* 13 (`2d6 + 6`) slashing damage.

***Fire Breath (Recharge 5-6).*** The dragon exhales fire in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 17 Dexterity saving throw, taking 56 (`16d6`) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
```
^statblock

## Environment

mountain, hill