Young Gold Dragon

Stat block

Cha

20

Con

20

Dex

14

Int

16

Str

22

Wis

12

Speed

Fly: 80; Swim: 40; Walk: 40

Senses

blindsight 30 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 18

Skills

Insight: 5; Stealth: 6; Perception: 5; Persuasion: 9

Actions

• Multiattack. The dragon attacks with its bite and twice with its claws.
• Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 22 (3d10 + 6) piercing damage plus 4 (1d8) fire damage.
• Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d8 + 6) slashing damage.
• Breath Weapons (Recharge 5-6). The dragon uses one of the following breath weapons:
• Molten Breath. The dragon exhales molten gold in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in the area makes a DC 17 Dexterity saving throw taking 49 (9d10) fire damage on a failed save or half damage on a success.
• Weakening Breath. The dragon exhales gas in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in the area must succeed on a DC 17 Constitution saving throw or suffer disadvantage on weapon attack rolls for 1 minute. A weakened creature repeats the saving throw at the end of each of its turns ending the effect on a success.

Languages

Common, Draconic

Saving throws

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

Damage immunities

fire

Special abilities

• Valor. Creatures of the dragons choice within 30 feet gain a +1 bonus to saving throws and are immune to the charmed and frightened conditions.
• Innate Spellcasting. The dragons spellcasting ability is Charisma (save DC 17). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components. 3/day each:bless, healing word