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Young Silver Dragon

Large · Dragon · CR 9 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Black Flag SRD

18 (natural armor)

175

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Dragon

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 5000

Initiative Bonus +4

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Fly 80 ft (24.4 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 15

Saving Throws

Strength +6 Dexterity +4 Constitution +9 Intelligence +2 Wisdom +5 Charisma +7

Languages

Common,Draconic

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

cold

Traits

Freezing Fog

After the silver dragon uses its Cold Breath, freezing fog surrounds it. While the dragon's Cold Breath is unavailable, each creature that starts its turn within 10 feet of the dragon must succeed on a DC 17 CON save or be restrained until the start of its next turn.

Actions

Bite

+10 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 2d10+6 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (2d10+6) piercing damage.

Claw

+10 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6+6 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d6+6) slashing damage.

Cold Breath

Recharge 5–6

The dragon exhales an icy blast in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 17 CON save, taking 54 (12d8) cold damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Multiattack

The dragon makes one Bite attack and two Claw attacks. It can replace its Bite attack with a use of Paralyzing Breath, if available.

Paralyzing Breath

Recharge 6

As the silver dragon wyrmling, except it is a 30-foot cone, and the save DC is 17.

Bonus Actions

Change Shape

The dragon magically transforms into a Beast or Humanoid that has a challenge rating no higher than its own, or back into its true form, which is Dragon. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying transforms with it or is borne by the new form (the dragon's choice). It reverts to its true form if it dies. In a new form, the dragon retains its HP, ability to speak, proficiencies, and INT, WIS, and CHA scores, as well as this bonus action. Its statistics and capabilities are otherwise replaced by those of the new form, except any class features or legendary actions of that form.

About Young Silver Dragon

Young Silver Dragon is a large dragon with a Challenge Rating of 9. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 18 and possesses 175 hit points (derived from None).

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

GM Tips: Using Young Silver Dragon

2 tips available

When using Young Silver 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.
Cold Damage Strategy: Cold-based attacks can slow or freeze. Prepare 'Heat Metal' or fire spells as countermeasures. Ice terrain can be used to create difficult terrain for melee characters.

Player Guide: Facing Young Silver 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.
Cold Damage Protection: This creature deals cold damage! Get cold resistance or use fire spells. Avoid water surfaces - they can freeze and create difficult terrain. 'Heat Metal' can counter cold.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 9.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 12 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 9,000 XP
Hard: 13,500 XP
Deadly: 18,000 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 Silver Dragon?: Young Silver Dragon has a Challenge Rating of 9, making it appropriate for parties of level 9.0.
What type of creature is Young Silver Dragon?: Young Silver Dragon is a Large Dragon, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Young Silver Dragon speak?: Young Silver Dragon can communicate in Common,Draconic.