Elder Red Dragon
Elder reds are rare, because each one killed its rivals to reach that age. The oldest use Sun-Rifting as the Solar Drakes did, and their breath burns hot enough to turn a fortress wall to glass.
- Physiology
- Draconian
- Size
- Gargantuan
- Speed
- 40 ft., fly 80 ft., climb 40 ft.
- Armor class
- 21 (ancient scale)
- Hit points
- 351 (19d20 + 152)
- Proficiency
- +6
- STR 30 +10 save +10
- DEX 10 +0 save +6
- CON 27 +8 save +14
- INT 18 +4 save +4
- WIS 15 +2 save +8
- CHA 24 +7 save +13
- Skills
- Perception +8 , Stealth +6 , Intimidation +13
- Passive Perception
- 18
- 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 21, spell attack +13 .
Channels Sun-Rifting the way the Solar Drakes did, and uses it for spite.
- At will Ember , Glare , Dazzle
- 3/day each Flare , Wall of Flame , Pyre
- 1/day each Firestorm , Conflagration
Traits
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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.
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Legendary Resistance
Three times per day, when it fails a saving throw, it may choose to succeed instead.
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Furnace Heart
A creature that starts its turn within 15 feet of the dragon takes 3d6 fire damage.
Actions
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Multiattack
The dragon uses Frightful Presence, then makes one Bite attack, two Claw attacks and one Tail attack.
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Bite
+16 to hit · reach 15 ft.
2d12 + 10 piercing damage
A bite from the dragon's jaws.
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Claw
+16 to hit · reach 10 ft.
2d8 + 10 slashing damage
A claw strike from the dragon's forelimb.
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Tail
+16 to hit · reach 20 ft.
2d10 + 10 bludgeoning damage
A strike from the dragon's tail.
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Fire Breath
DC 22 Dexterity save
The dragon exhales in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in it makes a Dexterity saving throw, taking 24d6 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.
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Wing Attack Legendary
DC 24 Dexterity save
The dragon beats its wings. Each creature within 15 feet makes a Dexterity saving throw, taking 2d6 + 10 bludgeoning damage and falling Prone on a failure. The dragon then flies up to half its speed.
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Channel Legendary
The dragon casts one of its at-will spells. This costs two legendary actions.