Dungeons & Dragons Young Red Dragon Miniature

This is a highly detailed miniature of a Young Red Dragon.

This model was created by MZ4250 who makes amazingly accurate models of the Monster Manual creatures and provided by Commercial License.

A Young Red Dragon in Dungeons & Dragons represents a powerful and fearsome creature, often embodying the archetype of destruction and greed. These dragons are known for their vibrant crimson scales, which shimmer like molten lava, and their imposing size, typically spanning around 20 to 30 feet in length. Being a “young” dragon, they are not yet fully grown but already possess significant strength, intelligence, and magical abilities. They are usually somewhere between 6 and 100 years old, depending on the campaign's lore, which places them well past infancy but short of maturity, making them formidable opponents for adventurers who encounter them.

Red Dragons are infamous for their aggressive and territorial nature. They seek to dominate and control their surroundings, often choosing lairs in volcanic regions, deep caverns, or mountainsides where they can bask in heat and fire, which aligns with their affinity for flames. Their breath weapon is a cone of intense fire that can devastate enemies in a matter of moments, and they can unleash it repeatedly with deadly efficiency. Aside from their physical might and fiery breath, young red dragons also wield considerable intelligence and cunning. They are highly intelligent, capable of strategy and manipulation, often using intimidation to control lesser creatures and amass treasures.

The hoards of young red dragons are legendary, filled with gold, gems, and magical artifacts stolen or accumulated over their relatively short lives. Their obsession with wealth is driven not only by greed but also by a desire to display power and status among other dragons and denizens of the world. Interactions with a young red dragon are fraught with peril; they rarely tolerate intruders and are quick to wrath. However, they may engage in negotiations if it suits their advantage, though they are unlikely to be honorable or trustworthy.

In combat, young red dragons combine brute force, flight, and devastating fire attacks, making them dangerous foes for adventurers. They are challenging enemies for mid-level parties, requiring careful tactics and preparation to overcome. Encountering a young red dragon is often a significant milestone in a Dungeons & Dragons campaign, marking a shift from minor threats to true legendary monsters with immense power and personality.

31.42mm tall at 32mm scale.