Adult Red Dragon
Huge dragon, chaotic evil
- Armor Class
- 19 (natural armor)
- Hit Points
- 256 (19d12+133)
- Speed
- walk 40 ft., climb 40 ft., fly 80 ft.
- Challenge
- 17 (18,000 XP)
- Proficiency Bonus
- +6
- Saving Throws
- Dex +6, Con +13, Wis +7, Cha +11
- Skills
- Perception +13, Stealth +6
- Damage Immunities
- fire
- Senses
- blindsight 60 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 23
- Languages
- Common, Draconic
Ability Scores
Traits
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 plus 7 (2d6) fire 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 ft. 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.
Fire Breath (Recharge 5–6)
The dragon exhales fire in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 21 Dexterity saving throw, taking 63 (18d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Legendary Actions
The adult red 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 adult red 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 15 (2d6 + 8) bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone. The dragon can then fly up to half its flying speed.
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What is Adult Red Dragon's challenge rating in D&D 5e?
Adult Red Dragon is a CR 17 monster, worth 18,000 XP.
What are Adult Red Dragon's armor class and hit points?
Adult Red Dragon has an armor class of 19 (natural armor) and 256 hit points (19d12+133).
What type of creature is Adult Red Dragon?
Adult Red Dragon is a huge dragon, chaotic evil.