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Monsters / Challenge 7

Young Black Dragon

Large dragon, chaotic evil

Armor Class
18
Hit Points
127 (15d10 + 45)
Speed
40 ft., Fly 80 ft., Swim 40 ft.

StrDexConIntWisCha
19 (+4)14 (+2)17 (+3)12 (+1)11 (+0)15 (+2)

Saving throws
Dex +5, Wis +3
Skills
Perception +6, Stealth +5
Immunities
acid
Senses
Darkvision 120 ft.; Blindsight 30 ft.; Passive Perception 16
Languages
Common, Draconic
Challenge
7 (2,900 XP); Proficiency Bonus +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. Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 14, each creature in a 30-foot-long, 5-footwide Line. Failure: 49 (14d6) Acid damage. Success: Half damage.

Stat block from the System Reference Document 5.2 (CC-BY-4.0). See credits.