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Gold Dragon Wyrmling

Medium · Dragon · CR 3 · Lawful Good

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

17 (natural armor)

60 (8d8 + 24)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Dragon

Alignment Lawful Good

XP 700

Initiative Bonus +4

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 14

Saving Throws

Strength +4 Dexterity +4 Constitution +3 Intelligence +2 Wisdom +2 Charisma +3

Skills

Perception +4 Stealth +4

Languages

Draconic

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

fire

Traits

Amphibious

The dragon can breathe air and water.

Actions

Fire Breath

Recharge 5–6 Cost 1

Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 13, each creature in a 15-foot Cone. Failure: 22 (4d10) Fire damage. Success: Half damage.

Multiattack

Cost 1

The dragon makes two Rend attacks.

Rend

Cost 1

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d10+4 slashing damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +6, reach 5 ft. 9 (1d10 + 4) Slashing damage.

Weakening Breath

Cost 1

Strength Saving Throw: DC 13, each creature that isn't currently affected by this breath in a 15-foot Cone. Failure: The target has Disadvantage on Strength-based D20 Test and subtracts 2 (1d4) from its damage rolls. It repeats the save at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. After 1 minute, it succeeds automatically.

About Gold Dragon Wyrmling

Gold Dragon Wyrmling is a medium dragon with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a lawful good alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 17 and possesses 60 hit points (derived from 8d8 + 24).

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

GM Tips: Using Gold Dragon Wyrmling

3 tips available

When using Gold 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.
Fire Damage Mitigation: This creature deals fire damage. Advise players to have fire resistance ready or use water-based tactics. Consider environmental fire hazards that could backfire on the creature.

Player Guide: Facing Gold Dragon Wyrmling

3 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.
Fire Damage Protection: This creature deals fire damage! Get fire resistance from spells like 'Resistance' or potions. Avoid fighting near flammable objects. Water spells can counter fire attacks.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 3.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 5 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 1,200 XP
Hard: 1,800 XP
Deadly: 2,400 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 Gold Dragon Wyrmling?: Gold Dragon Wyrmling has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Gold Dragon Wyrmling?: Gold Dragon Wyrmling is a Medium Dragon, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Gold Dragon Wyrmling speak?: Gold Dragon Wyrmling can communicate in Draconic.