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{{Senses|[[Blindsight]] 60 ft., [[Darkvision]] 120 ft.; [[Passive Perception]] 26}}<br> | {{Senses|[[Blindsight]] 60 ft., [[Darkvision]] 120 ft.; [[Passive Perception]] 26}}<br> | ||
{{Languages|Common, Draconic}}<br> | {{Languages|Common, Draconic}}<br> | ||
{{ | {{CRlair|Dragon|21|33,000, or 41,000 in lair|+7}} | ||
===Traits=== | ===Traits=== | ||
'''''[[Amphibious]]'''''. The dragon can breathe air and water. | '''''[[Amphibious]]'''''. The dragon can breathe air and water. | ||
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===Legendary Actions=== | ===Legendary Actions=== | ||
'''''[[Legendary Action Uses]]''''': 3 (4 in Lair). Immediately after another creature | '''''[[Legendary Action Uses]]''''': 3 (4 in Lair). Immediately after another creature's turn, the dragon can expend a use to take one of the following actions. The dragon regains all expended uses at the start of each of its turns. | ||
'''''[[Cloud of Insects]]'''''. [[Dexterity]] Saving Throw: [[DC]] 21, one creature the dragon can see within 120 feet. Failure: 33 (6d10) [[Poison damage]], and the target has [[Disadvantage]] on [[Saving Throw|saving throw]]s to maintain Concentration until the end of its next turn. Failure or Success: The dragon can | '''''[[Cloud of Insects]]'''''. [[Dexterity]] Saving Throw: [[DC]] 21, one creature the dragon can see within 120 feet. Failure: 33 (6d10) [[Poison damage]], and the target has [[Disadvantage]] on [[Saving Throw|saving throw]]s to maintain Concentration until the end of its next turn. Failure or Success: The dragon can't take this action again until the start of its next turn. | ||
'''''[[Frightful Presence]]'''''. The dragon uses Spellcasting to cast Fear. The dragon can | '''''[[Frightful Presence]]'''''. The dragon uses Spellcasting to cast Fear. The dragon can't take this action again until the start of its next turn. | ||
'''''[[Pounce]]'''''. The dragon moves up to half its [[Speed]], and it makes one Rend attack. | '''''[[Pounce]]'''''. The dragon moves up to half its [[Speed]], and it makes one Rend attack. | ||
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[[Category:Gargantuan Dragon]] | [[Category:Gargantuan Dragon]] | ||
[[Category:Creature Type Dragon]] | [[Category:Creature Type Dragon]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Gargantuan Creatures]] | ||
Latest revision as of 07:40, 1 May 2025
Gargantuan Dragon (Chromatic), Chaotic Evil
AC 22 Initiative +16 (26)
HP 367 (21d20 + 147)
Speed 40 ft., Fly 80 ft., Swim 40 ft.
| MOD | SAVE | MOD | SAVE | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STR | 27 | +8 | +8 | INT | 14 | +2 | +9 | |
| DEX | 25 | +7 | +7 | WIS | 16 | +3 | +3 | |
| CON | 15 | +2 | +9 | CHA | 22 | +6 | +6 | |
Skills Perception +16, Stealth +9
Immunities Acid
Senses Blindsight 60 ft., Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 26
Languages Common, Draconic
CR 21 (XP 33,000, or 41,000 in lair; PB +7)
Traits
Amphibious. The dragon can breathe air and water.
Legendary Resistance (4/Day, or 5/Day in Lair). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Legendary Actions
Legendary Action Uses: 3 (4 in Lair). Immediately after another creature's turn, the dragon can expend a use to take one of the following actions. The dragon regains all expended uses at the start of each of its turns.
Cloud of Insects. Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 21, one creature the dragon can see within 120 feet. Failure: 33 (6d10) Poison damage, and the target has Disadvantage on saving throws to maintain Concentration until the end of its next turn. Failure or Success: The dragon can't take this action again until the start of its next turn.
Frightful Presence. The dragon uses Spellcasting to cast Fear. The dragon can't take this action again until the start of its next turn.
Pounce. The dragon moves up to half its Speed, and it makes one Rend attack.
Actions
Multiattack. The dragon makes three Rend attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Spellcasting to cast Acid Arrow (level 4 version).
Rend. Melee Attack Roll: +15, reach 15 ft. Hit: 17 (2d8 + 8) Slashing damage plus 9 (2d8) Acid Damage.
Acid Breath (Recharge 5—6). Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 22, each creature in a 90-foot-long, 10-footwide Line. Failure: 67 (15d8) Acid Damage. Success: Half damage.
Spellcasting. The dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 21, +13 to hit with spell attacks):
- At Will: Acid Arrow (level 4 version), Detect Magic, Fear
- 1/Day Each: Create Undead, Speak with Dead, Vitriolic Sphere (level 5 version)