Young Gold Dragon

D&D 5e 2024 rules. Stats use the 2024 rules from the System Reference Document 5.2.1.

The Young Gold Dragon is a Large dragon, with Armor Class 18, 178 hit points, and Challenge Rating 10. The young gold dragon is a noble and reclusive champion of justice that seeks to root out evil from its secluded domain.

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Stat Block

Abilities & Attacks

Amphibious. The dragon can breathe air and water. Actions Multiattack. The dragon makes three Rend attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Weakening Breath. Fire Breath (Recharge 5–6). Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 17, each creature in a 30-foot Cone. Failure: 55 (10d10) Fire damage. Success: Half damage. Weakening Breath. Strength Saving Throw: DC 17, each creature that isn't currently affected by this breath in a 30-foot Cone. Failure: The target has Disadvantage on Strength-based D20 Tests and subtracts 3 (1d6) from its damage rolls. It repeats the save at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. After 1 minute, it succeeds automatically.

Common Questions

How much HP does a Young Gold Dragon have?

178 hit points.

What is a Young Gold Dragon's Challenge Rating?

Challenge Rating 10.

What is a Young Gold Dragon's Armor Class?

AC 18.

How fast can a Young Gold Dragon move?

Speed 40 ft., fly 80 ft., swim 40 ft.

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