Monster · Dragon
Adult Red Dragon
D&D 5e (2024)Huge Dragon (Chromatic), Chaotic Evil
- AC
- 19
- Initiative
- +12 (22)
- HP
- 256 (19d12 + 133)
- Speed
- 40 ft.
Abilities
- STR
- +8Score 27Save+8
- DEX
- +0Score 10Save+6
- CON
- +7Score 25Save+7
- INT
- +3Score 16Save+3
- WIS
- +1Score 13Save+7
- CHA
- +6Score 23Save+6
Details
- Skills
- Stealth +6, Perception +13
- Immunities
- Fire
- Senses
- Passive Perception 23, Darkvision (120 ft.), Blindsight (60 ft.)
- Languages
- Common, Draconic
- CR
- 17 (XP 18,000; PB +6)
Traits
Legendary Resistance (3/Day, or 4/Day in Lair). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Actions
Multiattack. The dragon makes three Rend attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Spellcasting to cast Scorching Ray.
Rend. Melee Attack Roll: +14, reach 10 ft. Hit: 13 (1d10 + 8) Slashing damage plus 5 (2d4) Fire damage.
Spellcasting. The dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 20, +12 to hit with spell attacks): At Will: Command (level 2 version), Detect Magic, Scorching Ray 1/Day: Fireball
Fire Breath (Recharge 5–6). Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 21, each creature in a 60-foot Cone. Failure: 59 (17d6) Fire damage. Success: Half damage.
Legendary Actions
Legendary Action Uses: 3 (4 in Lair). Immediately after another creature’s turn, the dragon can expend a use to take one of the following actions. The dragon regains all expended uses at the start of each of its turns.
Pounce. The dragon moves up to half its Speed, and it makes one Rend attack.
Commanding Presence. The dragon uses Spellcasting to cast Command (level 2 version). The dragon can’t take this action again until the start of its next turn.
Fiery Rays. The dragon uses Spellcasting to cast Scorching Ray. The dragon can’t take this action again until the start of its next turn.