# Young Gold Dragon (Metallic)

*Large dragon, lawful good*

**Armor Class** 18 (natural armor)

**Hit Points** 178 (17d10+85)

**Speed** 40 ft., fly 80 ft., swim 40 ft.

| STR     | DEX     | CON     | INT     | WIS     | CHA     |
|---------|---------|---------|---------|---------|---------|
| 23 (+6) | 14 (+2) | 21 (+5) | 16 (+3) | 13 (+1) | 20 (+5) |

**Saving Throws** Dex +6, Con +9, Wis +5, Cha +9

**Skills** Insight +5, Perception +9, Persuasion +9, Stealth +6

**Damage Immunities** fire

**Senses** blindsight 30 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 19

**Languages** Common, Draconic

**Challenge** 10 (5,900 XP)

***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:* +10 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. *Hit:* 17 (2d10+6) piercing damage.

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

***Breath Weapons (Recharge 5-6)***. The dragon uses one of the following breath weapons.

**Fire Breath**. The dragon exhales fire in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 17 Dexterity saving throw, taking 55 (10d10) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

**Weakening Breath**. The dragon exhales gas in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 17 Strength saving throw or have disadvantage on Strength-based attack rolls, Strength checks, and Strength saving throws for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.