Young Gold Dragon

Large dragon, lawful good

Armor Class: 18 (natural armor)
Hit Points: 178 (17d10 + 85)
Speed: fly 80 ft., swim 40 ft., 40 ft.
Challenge: 10 (5,900 XP)

STR

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

Saving Throws: Cha +9, Con +9, Dex +6, Wis +5
Skills: Insight +5, Stealth +6, Perception +9, Persuasion +9
Damage Immunities: fire
Senses: blindsight 30 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 19
Languages: Common, Draconic

Traits

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 5.

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.

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