Dragon, Chromatic, Black, Young 5e
Large Dragon, Chaotic Evil
The Dragon, Chromatic, Black, Young is a large dragon in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 7 (2,900 XP). It has 18 AC and 127 hit points. This substantial black dragon's hide glistens with a thin sheen of acidic moisture, while its elongated skull bears the cruel grin of a natural sadist. The ground around its claws shows telltale signs...
Armor Class
18
Hit Points
127
Challenge
7
2,900 XP
This substantial black dragon's hide glistens with a thin sheen of acidic moisture, while its elongated skull bears the cruel grin of a natural sadist. The ground around its claws shows telltale signs of chemical burns from its mere presence.
Special Traits & Features
DM Tactical & Combat Guide
Encounter Balance (Party of 4)
Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 7
Combat Role
Large 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, Young?
Dragon, Chromatic, Black, Young is a Challenge Rating 7 creature, granting 2,900 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.
What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Dragon, Chromatic, Black, Young?
Dragon, Chromatic, Black, Young has an Armor Class (AC) of 18 and approximately 127 hit points.
What party level is recommended to fight Dragon, Chromatic, Black, Young?
For a party of 4 adventurers, Dragon, Chromatic, Black, Young represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 7.
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