SRD5:Ancient Red Dragon

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Ancient Red Dragon
Gargantuan Dragon (Chromatic Dragons), Chaotic Evil
Armor Class: 22 (natural armor)
Hit Points: 546 (28d20+252)
Speed: 40 ft., climb 40 ft., fly 80 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA 30 (+10) 10 (+0) 29 (+9) 18 (+4) 15 (+2) 23 (+6)
Saving Throws: Dex +7, Con +16, Wis +9, Cha +13
Skills: Perception +16, Stealth +7
Damage Immunity: fire
Senses: blindsight 60 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 26
Languages: Common, Draconic
Challenge: 24 (62,000 xp)Proficiency Bonus (PB): +7
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Actions Multiattack. the dragon can use its Frightful Presence. It then makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +17 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 21 (2d10+10) piercing damage plus 14 (2d8) fire damage. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +17 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (2d6+10) slashing damage. Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +17 to hit, reach 20 ft., one target. Hit: 19 (2d8+10) bludgeoning damage. Frightful Presence. Each creature of the dragon’s choice that is within 120 feet of the dragon and aware of it must succeed on a DC 21 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened 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. If a creature’s saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the dragon’s Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours. Fire Breath (Recharge 5-6). The dragon exhales acid in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that cone must make a DC 24 Dexterity saving throw, taking 91 (26d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Legendary Actions The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The dragon regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn. Detect. The dragon makes a Wisdom (Perception) check. Tail Attack. The dragon makes a tail attack. Wing Attack (Costs 2 Actions). 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 prone. The dragon can then fly up to half its flying speed.

Sources

• SRD-OGL v5.1

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