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# Young Black Dragon

- Alias: [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.