Black Dragon

A chromatic dragon that lairs in swamps and marshes.
Hit Dice 7** (31hp)
Armor Class 17
Attacks +6: 2 @ 1d4+1 (claw) & 1 @ 2d10 (bite), or breath
Movement 30’ / 80’ flying
Saving Throws D8 W9 P10 B10 S12 (7)
Morale 8
Alignment Chaotic
XP 1250

  • Always leads with breath weapon for attack.

  • Will surrender if subdued (reduced to 0 hp by nonlethal attacks).

  • Based on age, size could vary by up to 3 HD.

  • 20% chance can speak and use arcane magic, knowing 1d4 1st level spells.

  • 30% chance of sleeping (-2 AC while asleep).

Breath Weapon

Spews 60’ long line of acid from mouth.

  • 5’ wide along whole length.
  • Can be used up to 3x per day.
  • All caught in area take damage equal to dragon’s current hit points, Save vs Blasts for half.
  • Immune to own breath weapon, automatically saves vs related attacks.
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