Young Red Dragon CR 10 Large dragon

"Know thy enemy. Then roll initiative anyway."

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Large dragon, chaotic evil

Armor Class 18 (natural armor) Hit Points 178 (17d10 + 85) Speed 40 ft., climb 40 ft., fly 80 ft.
STR 23 (+6)
DEX 10 (+0)
CON 21 (+5)
INT 14 (+2)
WIS 11 (+0)
CHA 19 (+4)

Saving Throws Dex +4, Con +9, Wis +4, Cha +8

Skills Perception +8, Stealth +4

Damage Immunities fire

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

Languages Common, Draconic

Challenge 10 (5,900 XP)   Proficiency Bonus +4

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 plus 3 (1d6) fire 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 Dexterity saving throw, taking 56 (16d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

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