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Young Void Dragon

Large · Dragon · CR 9 · Chaotic Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

18 (natural armor)

157 (15d10 + 75)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Dragon

Alignment Chaotic Neutral

XP 5000

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Walk 80 ft (24.4 m)

Fly 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 40 ft (12.2 m)

Climb 40 ft (12.2 m)

Crawl 40 ft (12.2 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 +10 History +10 Perception +8 Stealth +4

Languages

Common, Draconic, Void Speech

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

cold

Condition Immunities

charmed, frightened

Traits

Chill of the Void

Creatures with resistance to cold damage don’t have resistance to the cold damage dealt by the Void dragon. A creature with immunity to cold damage is still immune to the dragon’s cold damage.

Expert Void Traveler

The Void dragon doesn’t require air, food, drink, sleep, or ambient pressure. While traveling in the Void, the dragon magically glides on solar winds, covering immense distances in short times.

Actions

Bite

+9 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 2d10+5 plus 2d6 cold damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (2d10 + 5) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) cold damage.

Breath Weapons

Recharge 5–6

The dragon uses one of the following breath weapons.

Claw

+9 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6+5 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) slashing damage.

Gravitic Breath

The dragon exhales localized gravity in a 30-foot cube, originating from the dragon. When a creature ends a fall in the cube, it takes 1d10 bludgeoning damage for every 10 feet it fell, to a maximum of 20d10. A creature that enters the cube for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there must make a DC 17 Dexterity saving throw. On a failure, the creature is restrained. On a success, the creature's speed is halved as long as it remains in the cube. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. The cube lasts until the dragon's breath weapon recharges.

Multiattack

The dragon makes one Bite attack and two Claw attacks.

Stellar Breath

The dragon exhales star fire in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 17 Dexterity saving throw, taking 21 (6d6) fire damage and 21 (6d6) radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Reactions

Void Twist

The dragon adds 4 to its AC against one attack that would hit it, as it twists reality to open a small rift in space to protect itself. To do so, the dragon must be able to see the attacker.

About Young Void Dragon

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

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 18 and possesses 157 hit points (derived from 15d10 + 75).

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

GM Tips: Using Young Void Dragon

3 tips available

When using Young Void 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.
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.
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 Void Dragon

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.
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.
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 Void Dragon?: Young Void Dragon has a Challenge Rating of 9, making it appropriate for parties of level 9.0.
What type of creature is Young Void Dragon?: Young Void Dragon is a Large Dragon, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Young Void Dragon speak?: Young Void Dragon can communicate in Common, Draconic, Void Speech.