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Young Green Dragon

Large · Dragon · CR 8 · Lawful Evil

Source. 5e 2014 Rules

18 (natural armor)

136 (16d10+48)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Subcategory Dragons, Chromatic

Size Large

Type Dragon

Alignment Lawful Evil

XP 3900

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 17

Saving Throws

Dexterity +4 Constitution +6 Wisdom +4 Charisma +5

Skills

Deception +5 Perception +7 Stealth +4

Languages

Common, Draconic

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison

Condition Immunities

poisoned

Environments

Forest or Jungle

Traits

Amphibious

The dragon can breathe air and water.

Actions

Bite

Cost 1

+7 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 2d10 thunder damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d10 + 4) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) poison damage.

Claw

Cost 1

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6 thunder damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) slashing damage.

Multiattack

Cost 1

The dragon makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.

Poison Breath

Recharge 5–6

The dragon exhales poisonous gas in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 14 Constitution saving throw, taking 42 (12d6) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

About Young Green Dragon

Young Green Dragon is a large dragon with a Challenge Rating of 8. It has a lawful evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 18 and possesses 136 hit points (derived from 16d10+48).

Young Green Dragon has communication capabilities including Common, Draconic. 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 8.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 11 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 7,200 XP
Hard: 10,800 XP
Deadly: 14,400 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 Young Green Dragon?: Young Green Dragon has a Challenge Rating of 8, making it appropriate for parties of level 8.0.
What type of creature is Young Green Dragon?: Young Green Dragon is a Large 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.