Young Gold Dragon

Large Dragon, lawful good

CR 10

5,900 XP

AC: 18 (natural armor)
HP: 178 (17d10+85)
Speed: walk 40 ft. , fly 80 ft. , swim 40 ft.
Skills: Insight +5, Perception +9, Persuasion +9, Stealth +6
Senses: blindsight 30 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 19
Languages: Common, Draconic
STR
23
+6
DEX
14
+2
CON
21
+5
INT
16
+3
WIS
13
+1
CHA
20
+5

Special Abilities

Amphibious

The dragon can breathe air and water.

Actions

Multiattack

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

Bite

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

Claw

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

Breath Weapons (Recharge 5-6)

The dragon uses one of the following breath weapons.
**Fire Breath.** The dragon exhales fire in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 17 Dexterity saving throw, taking 55 (10d10) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
**Weakening Breath.** The dragon exhales gas in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 17 Strength saving throw or have disadvantage on Strength-based attack rolls, Strength checks, and Strength saving throws 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.

Quick Reference

Challenge: CR 10
Type: Dragon
Size: Large
Alignment: lawful good