Young Black Dragon
Young Black Dragon
Large dragon, chaotic evilLarge dragon, chaotic evilAmphibious. The dragon can breathe air and water.
[b]Amphibious.[/b] 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 d6: 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.
Variant: Dragons as Innate Spellcasters
Dragons are innately magical creatures that can master a few spells as they age, using this variant.
A young or older dragon can innately cast a number of spells equal to its Charisma modifier. Each spell can be cast once per day, requiring no material components, and the spell's level can be no higher than one-third the dragon's challenge rating (rounded down). The dragon's bonus to hit with spell attacks is equal to its proficiency bonus + its Charisma bonus. The dragon's spell save DC equals 8 + its proficiency bonus + its Charisma modifier.
This dragon can innately cast two spells, once per day each, requiring no material components. Each spell's level can be no higher than 2nd. The dragon's spell save DC is 13, and it has +5 to hit with spell attacks. See the spell page for a list of spells the dragon is capable of casting. A selection of examples are shown below:
[b]Multiattack.[/b] The dragon makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.
[b]Bite.[/b] Melee Weapon Attack: [+7] to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 15 ([2d10+4]) piercing damage plus 4 ([1d8]) acid damage.
[b]Claw.[/b] Melee Weapon Attack: [+7] to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 ([2d6+4]) slashing damage.
[b]Acid Breath (Recharge [d6]: 5–6).[/b] 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.
[big]Variant: Dragons as Innate Spellcasters[/big]
Dragons are innately magical creatures that can master a few spells as they age, using this variant.
A young or older dragon can innately cast a number of spells equal to its Charisma modifier. Each spell can be cast once per day, requiring no material components, and the spell's level can be no higher than one-third the dragon's challenge rating (rounded down). The dragon's bonus to hit with spell attacks is equal to its proficiency bonus + its Charisma bonus. The dragon's spell save DC equals 8 + its proficiency bonus + its Charisma modifier.
This dragon can innately cast two spells, once per day each, requiring no material components. Each spell's level can be no higher than 2nd. The dragon's spell save DC is 13, and it has [+5] to hit with spell attacks. See the spell page for a list of spells the dragon is capable of casting. A selection of examples are shown below:
[*][spell]Darkness[/spell]
[*][spell]Melf's acid arrow[/spell]
[*][spell]Fog cloud[/spell]
[*][spell]Scorching ray[/spell]
Legendary Actions
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