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Dragon, Sand Young

Large · Dragon · CR 11 · Neutral Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

19 (natural armor)

189 (18d10+90)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Dragon

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 7200

Initiative Bonus +1

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)

Burrow 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 21

Saving Throws

Dexterity +5 Constitution +9 Wisdom +7 Charisma +6

Skills

Perception +3

Languages

Common, Draconic

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

fire

Damage Resistances

piercing

Condition Immunities

blinded

Traits

Sand Camouflage

The sand dragon has advantage on Dex (Stealth) checks made to hide in sandy terrain.

Sandy Nature

Is infused with elemental power and it requires only half the air food and drink that a typical dragon if its size needs.

Stinging Sand

The first time it hits a target with melee weapon attack target: DC 17 Con save or have disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks until end of its next turn.

About Dragon, Sand Young

Dragon, Sand Young is a large dragon with a Challenge Rating of 11. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 19 and possesses 189 hit points (derived from 18d10+90).

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

GM Tips: Using Dragon, Sand Young

2 tips available

When using Dragon, Sand Young 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.
Burrowing Tactics: This creature can burrow at 20 ft. It can ambush from underground or escape combat by digging. Use 'Earthbind' or create difficult terrain to limit burrowing. Consider fighting in areas without soft ground.

Player Guide: Facing Dragon, Sand Young

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.
Burrowing Defense: This creature can burrow at 20 ft! It can ambush from underground. Use 'Earthbind', create difficult terrain, or fight on hard surfaces. 'Stone Shape' can seal burrows.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 11.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 15 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 13,200 XP
Hard: 19,800 XP
Deadly: 26,400 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 Dragon, Sand Young?: Dragon, Sand Young has a Challenge Rating of 11, making it appropriate for parties of level 11.0.
What type of creature is Dragon, Sand Young?: Dragon, Sand Young is a Large Dragon, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Dragon, Sand Young speak?: Dragon, Sand Young can communicate in Common, Draconic.