Young Blue Dragon

Blue Dragon, Young

Large dragon, lawful evil

9
Challenge Rating
5000 XP

The Young Blue Dragon is a formidable and majestic creature that embodies the power and fury of dragons. As the younger counterpart of its older and more experienced kin, the Young Blue Dragon already possesses remarkable abilities and a fierce temperament.

The Young Blue Dragon is a reptilian creature with a sleek and muscular body, covered in shimmering blue scales that reflect light like polished gemstones. Its eyes radiate an intense electric blue hue, hinting at its affinity for lightning and storms. Horns adorn its head, and its wings are broad and formidable, allowing it to take to the skies with great speed and agility.

This dragon possesses powerful jaws lined with sharp teeth, capable of tearing through flesh and armor. It also has razor-sharp claws that can rend through its foes with ease. Its most iconic ability is its breath weapon: a powerful bolt of lightning that it can unleash upon its enemies, wreaking havoc and leaving devastation in its wake.

Young Blue Dragons are known for their territorial and aggressive nature. They stake claim to vast territories, typically in arid desert regions or storm-laden mountain ranges, where they establish their lairs. They fiercely defend their domain and strike fear into the hearts of those who would dare to challenge them.

Engaging with a Young Blue Dragon requires great caution and strategic thinking. They are highly intelligent creatures, capable of planning elaborate ambushes and adapting their tactics to exploit their foes’ weaknesses. Overcoming a Young Blue Dragon requires a combination of ranged attacks, potent magic, and careful maneuvering to outwit its cunning and overcome its powerful defenses.

Encountering a Young Blue Dragon is to face a creature that embodies the might, fury, and elemental power of dragons. Its presence exudes an aura of dominance, thunderous fury, and the enigmatic essence of draconic might. Engaging with a Young Blue Dragon requires an understanding of its territorial instincts, as well as the ability to navigate its lightning-based attacks and overwhelming strength. Only those who possess exceptional combat skills, strategic thinking, and a respect for its power can hope to establish a meaningful connection with this majestic creature.

Young Blue Dragons bring a touch of draconic might, elemental power, and the enigmatic presence of dragons to the tapestry of the world. They serve as reminders of the awe-inspiring power of these legendary creatures, as well as the need for caution and respect when dealing with the forces of dragonkind. Whether encountered as guardians of stormy peaks, desert tyrants, or as enigmatic beings embodying the raw power of dragons, Young Blue Dragons add a sense of untamed strength, elemental fury, and the enigmatic presence of the dragon to the realms of adventure and exploration.

Actions

  • Multiattack: The dragon makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.
  • Bite: Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (2d10 + 5) piercing damage plus 5 (1d10) lightning damage.
  • Claw: Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) slashing damage.
  • Lightning Breath: The dragon exhales lightning in an 60-foot line that is 5 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw, taking 55 (10d10) lightning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Armor Class: 18 (natural armor)
Hit Points: 152 (16d10+64)
Speed: 40 ft. (walk), 40 ft. (burrow), 80 ft. (fly)
str
21
+5
dex
10
+0
con
19
+4
int
14
+2
wis
13
+1
cha
17
+3
Damage Immunities: lightning
Proficiency Bonus: +4

Proficiencies

  • Saving Throw: DEX +4
  • Saving Throw: CON +8
  • Saving Throw: WIS +5
  • Saving Throw: CHA +7
  • Skill: Perception +9
  • Skill: Stealth +4

Senses

  • Passive Perception: 19
  • Blindsight: 30′
  • Darkvision: 120′
Languages: Common, Draconic
Environment: Coastal, Desert

Credits: SRD 5.1