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{{5e Monster
|name=Ancient Gold Dragon 
|sorttext=Dragon Gold Ancient
|refs={{SRD5ref}} <ref name="hab">Note: Habitat is not part of the [[SRD5]].</ref> <ref name="dmg5hab">habitat - {{pub|Dungeon Master's Guide (5e)}} p.302-305</ref>
|size=Gargantuan 
|type=Dragon 
|swarm= <!--If swarm, size of individual creature in swarm-->
|subtype=Metallic Dragon, Gold Dragon 
|align=Lawful Good 
|ac=22 
|acfluff=natural armor 
|hp=546 
|hd=28d20+252 
|speed=40 ft., {{srd5lc|Fly}} 80 ft., {{srd5lc|Swim}} 40 ft. 
|str=30
|dex=14
|con=29
|int=18
|wis=17
|cha=28
|saves={{5eDex}} +9, {{5eCon}} +16, {{5eWis}} +10, {{5eCha}} +16 
|skills={{SRD5|Insight}} +10, {{SRD5|Perception}} +17, {{SRD5|Persuasion}} +16, {{SRD5|Stealth}} +8 
|damageresistances= 
|damageimmunity={{srd5lc|Fire}} 
|conditionimmunity= 
|senses={{srd5lc|Blindsight}} 60 ft., {{srd5lc|Darkvision}} 120 ft. 
|perception=27 
|languages={{SRD5|Common}}, {{SRD5|Draconic}} 
|maturity=Ancient
|habitat=Forest, Grassland  
|cr=24 
|xp=
|canon=true 
|summary= <!-- 1-2 line unofficial, UNPLAGIRIZED, description --> 

|feature1=Amphibious
|flimit1=
|fdesc1=The dragon can breathe air and water.

|feature2=Legendary Resistance
|flimit2=3/Day
|fdesc2=If the dragon fails a {{srd5lc|Saving Throw}}, it can choose to succeed instead.

|action1=Multiattack
|alimit1=
|adesc1=The dragon can use its Frightful Presence. It then makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.

|action2=Bite
|alimit2=
|adesc2=''{{SRD5|Melee Weapon Attack}}:'' +17 to hit, {{srd5lc|Reach}} 15 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 21 (2d10+10) {{srd5lc|Piercing}} damage.

|action3=Claw
|alimit3=
|adesc3=''Melee Weapon Attack:'' +17 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 17 (2d6+10) {{srd5lc|Slashing}} damage.

|action4=Tail
|alimit4=
|adesc4=''Melee Weapon Attack:'' +17 to hit, reach 20 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 19 (2d8+10) {{srd5lc|Bludgeoning}} damage.

|action5=Frightful Presence
|alimit5=
|adesc5=Each creature of the dragon’s choice that is within 120 feet of the dragon and aware of it must succeed on a {{SRD5|DC}} 24 {{SRD5|Wisdom}} saving throw or become {{srd5lc|Frightened}} for 1 {{srd5lc|Minute}}. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its {{srd5lc|Turn}}s, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature’s saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is {{srd5lc|Immune}} to the dragon’s Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours.

|action6=Breath Weapons
|alimit6={{SRD5|Recharge}} 5-6
|adesc6=The dragon uses one of the following breath weapons:

:'''Fire Breath'''. The Dragon exhales fire in a 90-foot {{srd5lc|Cone}}. Each creature in that line must make a DC 24 {{SRD5|Dexterity}} saving throw, taking 71 (13d10) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

:'''Weakening Breath'''. The dragon exhales gas in a 90-foot {{srd5lc|Cone}}. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 24 {{SRD5|Strength}} saving throw or have {{srd5lc|Disadvantage}} on Strength-based {{srd5lc|Attack Roll}}s, Strength checks, and Strength saving throws for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

|action7=Change Shape
|alimit7=
|adesc7=The dragon magically {{srd5lc|Polymorph}}s into a {{srd5lc|Humanoid}} or {{srd5lc|Beast}} that has a challenge rating no higher than its own, or back into its true form. It reverts to its true form if it dies. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying is absorbed or borne by the new form (the dragon’s choice). 

In a new form, the dragon retains its alignment, hit points, Hit Dice, ability to speak, proficiencies, Legendary Resistance, lair actions, and Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores, as well as this action. Its statistics and capabilities are otherwise replaced by those of the new form, except any class features or legendary actions of that form.

|legend1=Detect
|lgdlimit1=
|lgddesc1=The dragon makes a {{SRD5|Wisdom}} ({{SRD5|Perception}}) {{srd5lc|Ability Check|check}}.

|legend2=Tail Attack
|lgdlimit2=
|lgddesc2=The dragon makes a tail attack.

|legend3=Wing Attack
|lgdlimit3=Costs 2 Actions
|lgddesc3=The dragon beats its wings. Each creature within 15 feet of the dragon must succeed on a DC 25 Dexterity saving throw or take 17 (2d6+10) bludgeoning damage and be knocked {{srd5lc|Prone}}. The dragon can then fly up to half its flying speed.
}}
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'''Unofficial Description:''' {{5ep|Gold Dragon}} over 800 years old.<br />
''For description see {{5ep|Gold Dragon}}.''

{{SRD5:Dragon/Innate Spellcasting}}

{{:Gold Dragon (5e)/Lair Actions}}

==Sources and Notes==
<references />
[[Category:5e Dragons|Gold Ancient Dragon 5e]]
[[Category:5e Metallic Dragons|Gold Ancient Dragon 5e]]
[[Category:5e Gold Dragons|Ancient Gold Dragon 5e]]

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Alignment	Lawful Good +
Author	"Varied" +
CRval	24 +
Canon	true +
Challenge Rating	24 +
Creature Name	Ancient Gold Dragon +
Experience Points	62,000 +
Features	Amphibious +, Legendary Resistance +, Multiattack +, Bite +, Claw +, Tail +, Frightful Presence +, Breath Weapons +, Change Shape +, Detect +, Tail Attack + and Wing Attack +
Habitat	Forest + and Grassland +
Has Lair	true +
Hit Dice	28d20+252 +
Hit Points	546 +
Legendary Monster	true +
Maturity	Ancient +
Name	Ancient Gold Dragon +
Publication	"Varied" +
Size	Gargantuan +
SortText	Dragon Gold Ancient +
Subtype	Metallic Dragon + and Gold Dragon +
Type	Dragon +