Bestiary · Draconian

PR 14

Adult Red Dragon

An adult red claims every settlement in its range and demands tribute in metal and livestock. A settlement that stops paying is burned within the season.

Adult Red Dragon, drawn at Giant scale
Physiology
Draconian
Size
Giant
Speed
40 ft., fly 80 ft., climb 40 ft.
Armor class
19 (dragon scale)
Hit points
250 (20d12 + 120)
Proficiency
+5
  • STR 26 +8 save +8
  • DEX 10 +0 save +5
  • CON 23 +6 save +11
  • INT 16 +3 save +3
  • WIS 13 +1 save +6
  • CHA 22 +6 save +11
Skills
Perception +6 , Stealth +5 , Intimidation +11
Passive Perception
16
Senses
blindsight 60 ft., darkvision 120 ft.
Languages
Common, Draconic
Damage immunities
fire
Found in
Volcanic Field , Subterranean , Magmatic

Spells

Channels with CHA. Save DC 19, spell attack +11 .

Channels Sun-Rifting the way the Solar Drakes did, and uses it for spite.

Traits

  • Frightful Presence

    Each hostile creature within 60 feet that can see the dragon makes a Wisdom saving throw against its save DC or is Frightened for 1 minute.

  • Legendary Resistance

    Twice per day, when it fails a saving throw, it may choose to succeed instead.

  • Furnace Heart

    A creature that starts its turn within 10 feet of the dragon takes 2d6 fire damage.

Actions

  • Multiattack

    The dragon uses Frightful Presence, then makes one Bite attack and two Claw attacks.

  • Bite

    +13 to hit · reach 10 ft.

    2d10 + 8 piercing damage

    A bite from the dragon's jaws.

  • Claw

    +13 to hit · reach 5 ft.

    2d6 + 8 slashing damage

    A claw strike from the dragon's forelimb.

  • Tail

    +13 to hit · reach 15 ft.

    2d8 + 8 bludgeoning damage

    A strike from the dragon's tail.

  • Fire Breath

    DC 19 Dexterity save

    The dragon exhales in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in it makes a Dexterity saving throw, taking 18d6 fire damage on a failure and half as much on a success. Recharges on a roll of 5 or 6 on a d6 at the start of the dragon's turn.

  • Wing Attack Legendary

    DC 21 Dexterity save

    The dragon beats its wings. Each creature within 15 feet makes a Dexterity saving throw, taking 2d6 + 8 bludgeoning damage and falling Prone on a failure. The dragon then flies up to half its speed.