Dragon, Chromatic, Black, Wyrmling 5e
Medium Dragon, Chaotic Evil
The Dragon, Chromatic, Black, Wyrmling is a medium dragon in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 2 (450 XP). It has 17 AC and 33 hit points. A sleek young dragon with midnight-black scales that seem to absorb light, leaving only the bright gleam of its predatory yellow eyes. Wisps of acrid vapor escape its nostrils as it sizes you up with...
Armor Class
17
Hit Points
33
Challenge
2
450 XP
A sleek young dragon with midnight-black scales that seem to absorb light, leaving only the bright gleam of its predatory yellow eyes. Wisps of acrid vapor escape its nostrils as it sizes you up with calculating malice.
Special Traits & Features
DM Tactical & Combat Guide
Encounter Balance (Party of 4)
Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 3
Combat Role
Medium 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, Wyrmling?
Dragon, Chromatic, Black, Wyrmling is a Challenge Rating 2 creature, granting 450 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.
What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Dragon, Chromatic, Black, Wyrmling?
Dragon, Chromatic, Black, Wyrmling has an Armor Class (AC) of 17 and approximately 33 hit points.
What party level is recommended to fight Dragon, Chromatic, Black, Wyrmling?
For a party of 4 adventurers, Dragon, Chromatic, Black, Wyrmling represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 3.
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