Black Dragon Wyrmling — D&D 5e Monster Stats (CR 2)

Q: What are Black Dragon Wyrmling's AC and HP in D&D 5e?

Black Dragon Wyrmling has an Armor Class of 17 and 33 hit points (6d8+6).

Q: What Challenge Rating is a Black Dragon Wyrmling?

Black Dragon Wyrmling is CR 2, worth 450 XP — roughly a fair fight for a party of four characters of a similar level.

Q: What type of creature is Black Dragon Wyrmling?

Black Dragon Wyrmling is a medium dragon, alignment chaotic evil.

Armor Class17

Hit Points33 (6d8+6)

Speed30 ft., fly 60 ft., swim 30 ft.

ChallengeCR 2 (450 XP)

STR

15

(+2)

DEX

14

(+2)

CON

13

(+1)

INT

10

(+0)

WIS

11

(+0)

CHA

13

(+1)

Saving ThrowsDEX +4, CON +3, WIS +2, CHA +3

SkillsPerception +4, Stealth +4

Immunitiesacid

Sensesblindsight 10 ft., darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14

LanguagesDraconic

Special Abilities

Amphibious. The dragon can breathe air and water.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d10 + 2) piercing damage plus 2 (1d4) acid damage.

Acid Breath. The dragon exhales acid in a 15-foot line that is 5 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC 11 Dexterity saving throw, taking 22 (5d8) acid damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Running Black Dragon Wyrmling in an encounter

As a CR 2 threat worth 450 XP, Black Dragon Wyrmling is a fair challenge for a party of four at a comparable level. With no legendary actions it works best in numbers or paired with support, where its CR 2 rating won't be burned down in a single round. Use the XP value with the encounter builder to slot it into a balanced fight.

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