Adult Red Dragon

D&D 5e · huge dragon, chaotic evil

Challenge 17 (18000 XP)

STR
27 (+8)
DEX
10 (+0)
CON
25 (+7)
INT
16 (+3)
WIS
13 (+1)
CHA
21 (+5)

Defense

Armor Class 19 (natural armor)
Hit Points 256 (19d12+133)
Speed 40 ft., fly 80 ft., climb 40 ft.

Proficiencies & Senses

Saving Throws Dex +6, Con +13, Wis +7, Cha +11
Skills Perception +7, Stealth +6
Languages Common, Draconic
Blindsight 60 ft.
Passive Perception 17

Traits

Damage Immunities Fire

Traits

Legendary Resistance

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: +14 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 19 (2d10 + 8) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) fire damage.

Claw

Melee Weapon Attack: +14 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d6 + 8) slashing damage.

Tail

Melee Weapon Attack: +14 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (2d8 + 8) bludgeoning damage.

Frightful Presence

Each creature of the dragon's choice that is within 120 ft. of the dragon and aware of it must succeed on a DC 19 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

The dragon exhales fire in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 21 Dexterity saving throw, taking 63 (18d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Reference Text

A huge red dragon with dark red scales, massive wings, and a fiery presence, standing in a mountainous lair.