SRD 5.1 SRD 5.1 (current printing)
SRD 5.2 SRD 5.2.1Adult Gold Dragon
Huge Dragon, Lawful Good
Armor Class 19 (natural)
Hit Points 256 (19d12 + 133)
Speed 40 ft., fly 80 ft., swim 40 ft.
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| () | () | () | () | () | () |
- Saving Throws
- , , ,
- Skills
- , , ,
- Damage Immunities
- Fire
- Senses
- blindsight 60 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive perception 24
- Languages
- Common, Draconic
- Challenge
- 17 (18,000 XP)
Traits
Amphibious.
The dragon can breathe air and water.
Legendary Resistance.
If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Actions
The dragon can use its Frightful Presence. It then makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.
Melee Weapon Attack: to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: .
Melee Weapon Attack: to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: .
Melee Weapon Attack: to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: .
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.
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 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.
Legendary Actions
3 Legendary Actions Adult Gold 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. Adult Gold 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 ft. of the dragon must succeed on a DC 22 Dexterity saving throw or take and be knocked prone. The dragon can then fly up to half its flying speed.
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