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Black Dragon Wyrmling

Medium · Dragon · CR 2 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

44 (8d8+6)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Dragon

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Fly 60 ft (18.3 m)

Swim 30 ft (9.1 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Blindsight 10 ft (3 m)

Passive Perception 12

Skills

Perception +2 Stealth +5

Languages

Draconic

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

acid

Traits

Ambusher

When submerged in water, the dragon has advantage on Stealth checks.

Amphibious

The dragon can breathe air and water.

Actions

Acid Breath

Recharge 5–6

The dragon exhales sizzling acid in a 20-foot-long 5-foot-wide line. Each creature in that area makes a DC 11 Dexterity saving throw taking 13 (3d8) acid damage on a failed save or half damage on a success.

Bite

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d10+2 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d10 + 2) piercing damage.

About Black Dragon Wyrmling

Black Dragon Wyrmling is a medium dragon with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 17 and possesses 44 hit points (derived from 8d8+6).

Black Dragon Wyrmling has communication capabilities including Draconic. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Black Dragon Wyrmling

2 tips available

When using Black Dragon Wyrmling in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Flight Control Strategy: Target flying creatures with spells like 'Hold Person', 'Web', or 'Grease' to ground them. Without flight restriction, they can escape melee range easily. Consider area denial spells below their flight altitude to force them into disadvantageous positions.
Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 30 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.

Player Guide: Facing Black Dragon Wyrmling

2 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Counter Flight Advantage: This creature can fly! Use ranged attacks, reach weapons, or spells like 'Thunderwave' to push it away. Consider 'Gust of Wind' or 'Earthbind' to ground it. Melee characters need fly speed or flight magic to engage.
Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 30 ft! It has advantage in water. Fight on land if possible. Use 'Control Water' or drain water sources to limit its mobility.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 2.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 600 XP
Hard: 900 XP
Deadly: 1,200 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Black Dragon Wyrmling?: Black Dragon Wyrmling has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Black Dragon Wyrmling?: Black Dragon Wyrmling is a Medium Dragon, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Black Dragon Wyrmling speak?: Black Dragon Wyrmling can communicate in Draconic.