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Adult Gold Dragon

Adult Gold Dragon

Dragon

AC
HP

19

256

Alignment
Challenge

LG

17

STR

27 (+8)

DEX

14 (+2)

CON

25 (+7)

INT

16 (+3)

WIS

15 (+2)

CHA

24 (+7)

Source

Monster Manual (SRD)

Name

Adult Gold Dragon

Race

Dragon

Alignment

Lawful good

Armor Class

19 (natural armor)

Size

Huge

Hit Points

256 (19d12 + 133)

Challenge

17 (18000 XP)

Speed

40 ft., fly 80 ft., swim 40 ft.

Senses

blindsight 60 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 24

Languages

Common, Draconic

Adult Gold Dragon

Saving Throws

Dex +8, Con +13, Wis +8, Cha +13

Skills

Insight +8, Perception +14, Persuasion +13, Stealth +8

Damage Immunities

fire

Condition Immunities

None

Damage Resistances

None

Damage Vulnerabilities

None

Abilities

Amphibious .
The dragon can breathe air and water.
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 : +14 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target.
Hit : 19
(2d10 + 8) piercing 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 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.
Breath Weapons
(Recharge 5-6) .
The dragon uses one of the following breath weapons.
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 66
(12d10) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Weakening Breath .
The dragon exhales gas in a 60-foot cone.
Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 21 Strength saving throw or have disadvantage on Strength-based attack rolls, 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.
Change Shape .
The dragon magically polymorphs into a humanoid or 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.

Legendary Actions

Its statistics and capabilities are otherwise replaced by those of the new form, except any class features or legendary actionsof that form.
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 10 feet of the dragon must succeed on a DC 22 Dexterity saving throw or take 15
(2d6 + 8) bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone.
The dragon can then fly up to half its flying Speed.

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