SRD 5.1 SRD 5.1 (current printing)
SRD 5.2 SRD 5.2.1Ancient Black Dragon
Gargantuan Dragon, Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 22 (natural)
Hit Points 367 (21d20 + 147)
Speed 40 ft., fly 80 ft., swim 40 ft.
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| () | () | () | () | () | () |
- Saving Throws
- , , ,
- Skills
- ,
- Damage Immunities
- Acid
- Senses
- blindsight 60 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive perception 26
- Languages
- Common, Draconic
- Challenge
- 21 (33,000 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 15 ft., one target. Hit: .
Melee Weapon Attack: to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: .
Melee Weapon Attack: to hit, reach 20 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 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.
The dragon exhales acid in a 90-foot line that is 10 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC 22 Dexterity saving throw, taking on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Legendary Actions
3 Legendary Actions Ancient Black 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. Ancient Black 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 ft. of the dragon must succeed on a DC 23 Dexterity saving throw or take and be knocked prone. The dragon can then fly up to half its flying speed.
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