dnd5e-obsidian/compendium/bestiary/dragon/young-black-dragon.md

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Young Black Dragon

Source: SRD / Basic Rules

title: Young Black Dragon
![](compendium/bestiary/dragon/token/young-black-dragon.png#token)
*Large dragon, Chaotic Evil*

- **Armor Class** 18  (natural armor)
- **Hit Points** 127 (`15d10 + 45`)
- **Speed** 40 ft., fly 80 ft., swim 40 ft.

|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
|19 (+4)|14 (+2)|17 (+3)|12 (+1)|11 (+0)|15 (+2)|

- **Proficiency Bonus** +3
- **Saving Throws** Dexterity +5, Constitution +6, Wisdom +3, Charisma +5
- **Skills** Perception +6, Stealth +5
- **Senses** blindsight 30 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 16
- **Damage Immunities** acid
- **Languages** Common, Draconic
- **Challenge** 7

## Traits

***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 10 ft., one target. *Hit:* 15 (`2d10 + 4`) piercing damage plus 4 (`1d8`) acid damage.

***Claw.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. *Hit:* 11 (`2d6 + 4`) slashing damage.

***Acid Breath (Recharge 5-6).*** The dragon exhales acid in a 30-foot line that is 5 feet 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.

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Environment

swamp