Young Gold Dragon

Stat block

Cha

24

Con

28

Dex

22

Int

16

Str

22

Wis

26

Speed

Fly: 80; Swim: 40; Walk: 40

Senses

darkvision 120 ft., keensense 30 ft.

Skills

Actions

• Multiattack. The dragon makes one Bite attack and two Claw attacks. It can replace its Bite attack with a use of Weakening Breath, if available.
• 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.
• Fire Breath (Recharge 5-6). The dragon exhales fire in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 17 DEX save, taking 66 (12d10) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
• Weakening Breath (Recharge 6). As the **gold dragon wyrmling**, except it is a 30-foot cone, and the save DC is 17.

Languages

Common,Draconic

Saving throws

Wisdom: 8; Charisma: 7; Strength: 6; Dexterity: 6; Constitution: 9; Intelligence: 3

Damage immunities

fire

Special abilities

• Amphibious. The dragon can breathe air and water.
• Golden Splendor. When the gold dragon hasn't unleashed its Fire Breath, its scales gleam and sparkle like molten gold or a pile of gold coins. While the dragon's Fire Breath is available, each creature that starts its turn within 10 feet of the dragon must succeed on a DC 17 CHA save or be charmed until the start of its next turn.