Black Dragon Wyrmling

5.5e

medium dragon, chaotic evil

Challenge 2 (450 XP)

STR
15 (+2)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
13 (+1)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
11 (+0)
CHA
13 (+1)

Defense

Armor Class 17 (Natural Armor)
Hit Points 33 (6d8+6)
Speed 30 ft., fly 60 ft., swim 30 ft.

Proficiencies & Senses

Saving Throws Dex +4, Wis +2
Skills Perception +2, Stealth +4
Languages Draconic
Darkvision 60 ft.
Blindsight 10 ft.
Passive Perception 12

Traits

Damage Immunities Acid

Traits

Amphibious

The dragon can breathe air and water.

Actions

Multiattack

The dragon makes two Rend attacks.

Rend

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6+4) slashing damage plus 2 (1d4) acid damage.

Acid Breath

The dragon exhales acid in a 15-foot-long, 5-foot-wide line. Each creature in that line must make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw, taking 22 (5d8) acid damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Reference Text

Black dragons are among the most vicious and cruel of chromatic dragons. They dwell in swamps, marshes, and other fetid wetlands, where they lair in murky pools and decaying ruins. Black dragon wyrmlings are the young of these terrible creatures, already displaying the cruel intelligence and predatory instincts of their kind. They are fiercely territorial and delight in causing pain and suffering to other creatures. Their acid breath can dissolve flesh and bone, and they use it to hunt and to defend their lairs. Black dragon wyrmlings are solitary hunters, stalking prey from the water or from the air. They are patient and cunning, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. They are also highly adaptable, able to survive in a variety of wetland environments. Despite their small size compared to adult dragons, they are formidable opponents for any adventurer who ventures into their domain.