SRD 5.2 SRD 5.2.1 (current printing)
SRD 5.1 SRD 5.1Adult Black Dragon
Huge Dragon, Chaotic Evil
AC 19 (natural armor)
Initiative +12
HP 195 (17d12 + 85)
Speed 40 ft., fly 80 ft., swim 40 ft., climb 20 ft., crawl 20 ft.
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- Skills
- ,
- Immunities
- Acid
- Senses
- passive Perception 21, darkvision 120 ft., blindsight 60 ft.
- Languages
- Common, Draconic
- CR
- 14 (11,500 XP)
Traits
Amphibious.
The dragon can breathe air and water.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day, or 4/Day in Lair).
If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Actions
Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 18, each creature in a 60-foot-long, 5-foot-wide Line. Failure: . Success: Half damage.
The dragon makes three Rend attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Spellcasting to cast Acid Arrow (level 3 version).
Melee Attack Roll: , reach 10 ft. .
The dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17, to hit with spell attacks):
- **At Will:** Detect Magic, Fear, Acid Arrow
- **1/Day Each:** Speak with Dead, Vitriolic Sphere
Legendary Actions
3 Legendary Actions Adult 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. Adult Black Dragon regains spent Legendary Actions at the start of its turn.
Cloud of Insects.
Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 17, one creature the dragon can see within 120 feet. Failure: , 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 can move up to half its Speed, and it makes one Rend attack.
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