Dragon, Sand Young

Stat block

Cha

14

Con

21

Dex

12

Int

13

Str

20

Wis

16

Speed

Fly: 80; Walk: 40; Burrow: 20

Senses

blindsight 30', darkvision 120', passive Perception 21

Skills

Perception: 3

Actions

• Multiattack. One Bite attack and two Claw attacks.
• Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, 10 ft., one target, 16 (2d10+5) piercing damage.
• Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, 5 ft., one target, 12 (2d6+5) slashing damage.
• Breath Weapon (Recharge 5-6). Uses one of the following:Sand Blast. Exhales superheated sand in a 30' cone. Each creature in area: 22 (4d10) piercing damage and 22 (4d10) fire (DC 17 Dex half). If a creature fails its save by 5+ it suffers one level of exhaustion as it dehydrates.Blinding Sand. Breathes fine sand in a 30' cone. Each creature in area: blinded for 1 min (DC 17 Con negates). Blinded creature can take an action to clear its eyes of sand ending effect for it.

Languages

Common, Draconic

Saving throws

Wisdom: 7; Charisma: 6; Dexterity: 5; Constitution: 9

Damage immunities

fire

Special abilities

• 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.

Damage resistances

piercing

Condition immunities

blinded