Dragon, Chromatic, Black, Adult 5e
Huge Dragon, Chaotic Evil
The Dragon, Chromatic, Black, Adult is a huge dragon in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 14 (11,500 XP). It has 19 AC and 195 hit points. This massive dragon's acid-scarred black scales glisten like volcanic glass, while caustic saliva drips from its grinning maw to hiss against the ground. Its eyes burn with malevolent intelligence as...
Armor Class
19
Hit Points
195
Challenge
14
11,500 XP
This massive dragon's acid-scarred black scales glisten like volcanic glass, while caustic saliva drips from its grinning maw to hiss against the ground. Its eyes burn with malevolent intelligence as toxic vapors curl from its flared nostrils.
Special Traits & Features
DM Tactical & Combat Guide
Encounter Balance (Party of 4)
Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 16
Combat Role
Huge Dragon (Skirmisher / Line)
Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)
Tactical Recommendations
- Aerial Mobility: Use flying speed to maintain range against melee-heavy adventurers, swooping in only to execute high-impact actions.
- Aquatic Advantage: Pull targets into water environments where characters without a swim speed suffer attack disadvantage and breath limits.
- Lighting Manipulation: Exploit darkvision or blindsight in total darkness to force players to rely on torchlight or spell slots.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Challenge Rating (CR) of Dragon, Chromatic, Black, Adult?
Dragon, Chromatic, Black, Adult is a Challenge Rating 14 creature, granting 11,500 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.
What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Dragon, Chromatic, Black, Adult?
Dragon, Chromatic, Black, Adult has an Armor Class (AC) of 19 and approximately 195 hit points.
What party level is recommended to fight Dragon, Chromatic, Black, Adult?
For a party of 4 adventurers, Dragon, Chromatic, Black, Adult represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 16.
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