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Young Green Dragon

Huge · Dragon · CR 10 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

161 (19d10+57)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Huge

Type Dragon

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 5900

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Fly 80 ft (24.4 m)

Swim 40 ft (12.2 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 120 ft (36.6 m)

Blindsight 30 ft (9.1 m)

Passive Perception 18

Saving Throws

Dexterity +5 Constitution +7 Wisdom +5 Charisma +6

Skills

Deception +6 Insight +5 Perception +5 Persuasion +6 Stealth +5

Languages

Common, Draconic, one more

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison

Condition Immunities

poisoned

Traits

Amphibious

The dragon can breathe air and water.

Innate Spellcasting

The dragons spellcasting ability is Charisma (save DC 14). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components.
- 3/Day Each: Animal Messenger, Tongues

Woodland Stalker

When in a forested area, the dragon has advantage on Stealth checks.

Actions

Bite

+8 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 3d10+4 plus 1d8 poison damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 20 (3d10 + 4) piercing damage plus 4 (1d8) poison damage.

Claw

+8 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d8+4 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) slashing damage.

Multiattack

The dragon attacks once with its bite and twice with its claws.

Poison Breath

Recharge 5–6

The dragon exhales poisonous gas in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area makes a DC 15 Constitution saving throw taking 42 (12d6) poison damage on a failed save or half damage on a success.

About Young Green Dragon

Young Green Dragon is a huge dragon with a Challenge Rating of 10. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 17 and possesses 161 hit points (derived from 19d10+57).

Young Green Dragon has communication capabilities including Common, Draconic, one more. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Young Green Dragon

2 tips available

When using Young Green Dragon 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 40 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.

Player Guide: Facing Young Green Dragon

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 40 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 10.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 13 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 11,000 XP
Hard: 16,500 XP
Deadly: 22,000 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 Young Green Dragon?: Young Green Dragon has a Challenge Rating of 10, making it appropriate for parties of level 10.0.
What type of creature is Young Green Dragon?: Young Green Dragon is a Huge Dragon, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Young Green Dragon speak?: Young Green Dragon can communicate in Common, Draconic, one more.