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Young Silver Dragon

Large · Dragon · CR 9 · Lawful Good

Source. 5e 2014 Rules

18 (natural armor)

168 (16d10+80)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Subcategory Dragons, Metallic

Size Large

Type Dragon

Alignment Lawful Good

XP 5000

Initiative Bonus +0

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)

Blindsight 30 ft (9.1 m)

Passive Perception 18

Saving Throws

Dexterity +4 Constitution +9 Wisdom +4 Charisma +8

Skills

Arcana +6 History +6 Perception +8 Stealth +4

Languages

Common, Draconic

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

cold

Environments

Mountain Urban

Actions

Bite

Cost 1

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

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

Breath Weapons

Recharge 5–6

The dragon uses one of the following breath weapons.
Cold Breath. The dragon exhales an icy blast in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 17 Constitution saving throw, taking 54 (12d8) cold damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Paralyzing Breath. The dragon exhales paralyzing gas in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 17 Constitution saving throw or be paralyzed for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

Claw

Cost 1

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

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

Multiattack

Cost 1

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

About Young Silver Dragon

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

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 18 and possesses 168 hit points (derived from 16d10+80).

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.