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!MonsterVO
Type: dragon
Size: Large
Alignment: chaotic evil
ArmorClass: 18 (natural armor)
HitPoints: 127 (15d10 + 45)
Speed: 40 ft., fly 80 ft., swim 40 ft.
Strength: 19 (+4)
Dexterity: 14 (+2)
Constitution: 17 (+3)
Intelligence: 12 (+1)
Wisdom: 11 (+0)
Charisma: 15 (+2)
SavingThrows: Dex +5, Con +6, Wis +3, Cha +5
Skills: Perception +6, Stealth +5
DamageImmunities: acid
Senses: blindsight 30 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 16
Languages: Common, Draconic
Challenge: 7 (2900 XP)
Id: monsters_vo.md#young-black-dragon
ParentLink: monsters_vo.md#monsters-npc-and-animals
Name: Young Black Dragon
ParentName: Monsters, NPC and Animals
NameLevel: 1
AltName: '[Jeune dragon noir](hd_monsters_jeune_dragon_noir.md)'
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# Young Black Dragon

- CEO: [Jeune dragon noir](hd_monsters_jeune_dragon_noir.md)
-  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)|

- **Saving Throws** Dex +5, Con +6, Wis +3, Cha +5
- **Skills** Perception +6, Stealth +5
- **Senses** blindsight 30 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 16
- **Languages** Common, Draconic
- **Challenge** 7 (2900 XP)
- **Damage Immunities** acid

## Special Features

**_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.

