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Dragon, Chromatic, Green, Young 5e

Large Dragon, Lawful Evil

The Dragon, Chromatic, Green, Young is a large dragon in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 8 (3,900 XP). It has 18 AC and 136 hit points. Forest-green plates armor this growing dragon's athletic frame, while corrosive drool leaves smoking pits in whatever surface it touches. The scent of bitter almonds and rotting vegetation follows in...

Armor Class

18

Hit Points

136

Challenge

8

3,900 XP

Forest-green plates armor this growing dragon's athletic frame, while corrosive drool leaves smoking pits in whatever surface it touches. The scent of bitter almonds and rotting vegetation follows in its wake, a herald of the toxic doom maturing within its gullet.

Speed Walk 40, fly 80, swim 40
STR +4 (19)
DEX +1 (12)
CON +3 (17)
INT +3 (16)
WIS +1 (13)
CHA +2 (15)
Saving Throws DEX +4, CON +6, WIS +4, CHA +5
Skills Deception +5, Perception +4, Stealth +4
Damage Immun. Immune: Poison
Condition Immun. Poisoned
Senses blindsight 60 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages Common, Draconic

Special Traits & Features

Amphibious
Dragon

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 9

Combat Role

Large Dragon (Skirmisher / Line)

Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)

Tier 1 (Lvl 3)
Extreme / TPK
Tier 2 (Lvl 7)
Medium / Hard
Tier 3 (Lvl 12)
Easy / Minion
Tier 4 (Lvl 17)
Easy / Minion
Recommended Minions & Allies: Kobold Trappers, Dragonborn Guards, Cult of the Dragon acolytes, Wyrmlings
Encounter Hook: Demanding regular tribute from nearby frontier settlements, punishing defiance with aerial strikes on trade routes.

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, Green, Young?

Dragon, Chromatic, Green, Young is a Challenge Rating 8 creature, granting 3,900 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Dragon, Chromatic, Green, Young?

Dragon, Chromatic, Green, Young has an Armor Class (AC) of 18 and approximately 136 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Dragon, Chromatic, Green, Young?

For a party of 4 adventurers, Dragon, Chromatic, Green, Young represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 9.

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