Ancient Red Dragon Gargantuan Dragon (Chromatic), Chaotic Evil
- Armor Class
- 22
- Hit Points
- 507 (26d20 + 234)
- Speed
- 40 ft., Climb 40 ft., Fly 80 ft.
- Initiative
- +4 (14)
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCORE | 30 | 10 | 29 | 18 | 15 | 27 |
| MOD | +10 | +0 | +9 | +4 | +2 | +8 |
| SAVE | +10 | +7 | +9 | +4 | +9 | +8 |
- Skills
- Perception +16, Stealth +7
- Immunities
- Fire
- Senses
- blindsight 60 ft., darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 26
- Languages
- Common, Draconic
- CR
- 24 (XP 62,000)
Traits
Legendary Resistance (4/Day, or 5/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 (level 3 version).
Rend. Melee Attack Roll: +17, reach 15 ft. 19 (2d8 + 10) Slashing damage plus 10 (3d6) Fire damage.
Fire Breath (Recharge 5-6). Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 24, each creature in a 90-foot Cone. Failure: 91 (26d6) Fire damage. Success: Half damage.
Spellcasting. The dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 23, +15 to hit with spell attacks):
- At Will: Command, Detect Magic, Scorching Ray
- 1e/Day Each: Fireball, Scrying
Legendary Actions
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 (level 3 version). The dragon can't take this action again until the start of its next turn.
Pounce. The dragon moves up to half its Speed, and it makes one Rend attack.