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|name=Adult Black Dragon <!--Creature Name-->
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|sorttext=Dragon Black Adult
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|refs={{SRD5ref}} <ref name="hab">Note: Habitat is not part of the [[SRD5]].</ref> <ref name="dmg5hab">habitat - {{pub|Dungeon Master's Guide (5e)}} p.302-305</ref>
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|size=Huge <!--Medium, Large, etc.-->
|type=Dragon <!--Dragon, Humanoid, Outsider, Swarm, etc.-->
|type=Dragon <!--Dragon, Humanoid, Outsider, Swarm, etc.-->
|swarm= <!--If swarm, size of individual creature in swarm-->
|swarm= <!--If swarm, size of individual creature in swarm-->
|subtype=Chromatic Dragon <!--Elf, Goblinoid, etc.-->
|subtype=Chromatic Dragon, Black Dragon <!--Elf, Goblinoid, etc.-->
|align=Chaotic Evil <!--Lawful Good, Chaotic Evil-->
|align=Chaotic Evil <!--Lawful Good, Chaotic Evil-->
|ac=19 <!--armor class-->
|ac=19 <!--armor class-->
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|wis=13
|wis=13
|cha=17
|cha=17
|saves=[[SRD5:Dexterity|Dex]] +7, [[SRD5:Constitution|Con]] +10, [[SRD5:Wisdom|Wis]] +6, [[SRD5:Charisma|Cha]] +8 <!--bonus to save; Athletics +5-->
|saves={{5eStr}} +7, {{5eCon}} +10, {{5eWis}} +6, {{5eCha}} +8  
|skills={{SRD5|Perception}} +11, {{SRD5|Stealth}} +7 <!--{{SRD5|Stealth}} +3-->
|skills={{SRD5|Perception}} +11, {{SRD5|Stealth}} +7  
|damageresistances= <!--bludgeoning, slashing, piercing-->
|damageresistances= <!--bludgeoning, slashing, piercing-->
|damageimmunity={{srd5lc|Acid}} <!--damage type; fire, radiant-->
|damageimmunity={{srd5lc|Acid}}  
|conditionimmunity= <!--condition; charmed, petrified-->
|conditionimmunity= <!--condition; charmed, petrified-->
|senses={{srd5lc|Blindsight}} 60 ft., {{srd5lc|Darkvision}} 120 ft. <!--darkvision 60 feet, Tremorsense 30 feet-->
|senses={{srd5lc|Blindsight}} 60 ft., {{srd5lc|Darkvision}} 120 ft.  
|perception=21 <!--Passive Perception bonus; +5-->
|perception=21 <!--Passive-->
|languages={{SRD5|Common}}, {{SRD5|Draconic}} <!--Common, Goblin, None, etc.-->
|languages={{SRD5|Common}}, {{SRD5|Draconic}} <!--Common, Goblin, None, etc.-->
|maturity=Adult
|habitat=Swamp
|cr=14 <!--Challenge Rating-->
|cr=14 <!--Challenge Rating-->
|xp=11,500 <!--Experience points for destroying-->
|xp=
|qualities=
|canon=true
{{5e Ability|Amphibious|The dragon can breathe air and water.}}
|summary=Black Dragon over 100 years old.


{{5e Ability|Legendary Resistance (3/Day)|If the dragon fails a {{srd5lc|Saving Throw}}, it can choose to succeed instead.}}
|feature1=Amphibious
|flimit1=
|fdesc1=The dragon can breathe air and water.


|actions=
|feature2=Legendary Resistance
{{5e Ability|Multiattack|the dragon can use its Frightful Presence. It then makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.}}
|flimit2=3/Day
|fdesc2=If the dragon fails a {{srd5lc|Saving Throw}}, it can choose to succeed instead.


{{5e Ability|Bite|''{{SRD5|Melee Weapon Attack}}:'' +11 to hit, {{srd5lc|Reach}} 10 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 17 (2d10+6) {{srd5lc|Piercing}} damage plus 4 (1d8) {{srd5lc|Acid}} damage.}}
|action1=Multiattack
|alimit1=
|adesc1=The dragon can use its Frightful Presence. It then makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.


{{5e Ability|Claw|''Melee Weapon Attack:'' +11 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 13 (2d6+6) {{srd5lc|Slashing}} damage.}}
|action2=Bite
|alimit2=
|adesc2=''{{SRD5|Melee Weapon Attack}}:'' +11 to hit, {{srd5lc|Reach}} 10 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 17 (2d10+6) {{srd5lc|Piercing}} damage plus 4 (1d8) {{srd5lc|Acid}} damage.


{{5e Ability|Tail|''Melee Weapon Attack:'' +11 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 15 (2d8+6) {{srd5lc|Bludgeoning}} damage.}}
|action3=Claw
|alimit3=
|adesc3=''Melee Weapon Attack:'' +11 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 13 (2d6+6) {{srd5lc|Slashing}} damage.


{{5e Ability|Frightful Presence|Each creature of the dragon’s choice that is within 120 feet of the dragon and aware of it must succeed on a {{SRD5|DC}} 16 {{SRD5|Wisdom}} saving throw or become {{srd5lc|Frightened}} for 1 {{srd5lc|Minute}}. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its {{srd5lc|Turn}}s, 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 {{srd5lc|Immune}} to the dragon’s Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours.}}
|action4=Tail
|alimit4=
|adesc4=''Melee Weapon Attack:'' +11 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 15 (2d8+6) {{srd5lc|Bludgeoning}} damage.


{{5e Ability|Acid Breath|limit={{SRD5|Recharge}} 5-6|The dragon exhales acid in a 60-foot {{srd5lc|Line}} that is 5 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC 18 {{SRD5|Dexterity}} saving throw, taking 54 (12d8) acid damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.}}
|action5=Frightful Presence
|alimit5=
|adesc5=Each creature of the dragon’s choice that is within 120 feet of the dragon and aware of it must succeed on a {{SRD5|DC}} 16 {{SRD5|Wisdom}} saving throw or become {{srd5lc|Frightened}} for 1 {{srd5lc|Minute}}. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its {{srd5lc|Turn}}s, 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 {{srd5lc|Immune}} to the dragon’s Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours.


|reaction=
|action6=Acid Breath
|legendary=
|alimit6={{SRD5|Recharge}} 5-6
The 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 dragon regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
|adesc6=The dragon exhales acid in a 60-foot {{srd5lc|Line}} that is 5 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC 18 {{SRD5|Dexterity}} saving throw, taking 54 (12d8) acid damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.


{{5e Ability|Detect|The dragon makes a {{SRD5|Wisdom}} ({{SRD5|Perception}}) {{srd5lc|Ability Check|check}}.}}
|legendintro=The 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 dragon regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
|legend1=Detect
|lgdlimit1=
|lgddesc1=The dragon makes a {{SRD5|Wisdom}} ({{SRD5|Perception}}) {{srd5lc|Ability Check|check}}.


{{5e Ability|Tail Attack|The dragon makes a tail attack.}}
|legend2=Tail Attack
|lgdlimit2=
|lgddesc2=The dragon makes a tail attack.


{{5e Ability|Wing Attack (Costs 2 Actions)|The dragon beats its wings. Each creature within 15 feet of the dragon must succeed on a DC 19 Dexterity saving throw or take 13 (2d6+6) bludgeoning damage and be knocked {{srd5lc|Prone}}. The dragon can then fly up to half its flying speed.}}
|legend3=Wing Attack
|lgdlimit3=Costs 2 Actions
|lgddesc3=The dragon beats its wings. Each creature within 15 feet of the dragon must succeed on a DC 19 Dexterity saving throw or take 13 (2d6+6) bludgeoning damage and be knocked {{srd5lc|Prone}}. The dragon can then fly up to half its flying speed.
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==Sources==
==Sources and Notes==
* {{pub|SRD-OGL v5.1}}
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< Black Dragon

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Adult Black Dragon [SRD5 OGL/CC-BY] [1] [2] [3]
Huge Dragon  (Chromatic Dragons, Black Dragons), Chaotic Evil
Armor Class: 19 (natural armor)
Hit Points: 195 (17d12+85)
Speed: 40 ft., fly 80 ft., swim 40 ft.
Str Dex Con Int Wis Cha
23 (+6) 14 (+2) 21 (+5) 14 (+2) 13 (+1) 17 (+3)
Saving Throws: Str +7, Con +10, Wis +6, Cha +8
Skills: Perception +11, Stealth +7
Damage Immunity: acid
Senses: blindsight 60 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive perception 21
Languages: Common, Draconic
Habitat: Swamp
Challenge: 14 (11,500 xp)Proficiency Bonus (PB): +5

Features

Amphibious. The dragon can breathe air and water.

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: +11 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (2d10+6) piercing damage plus 4 (1d8) acid damage.

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d6+6) slashing damage.

Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d8+6) bludgeoning damage.

Frightful Presence. Each creature of the dragon’s choice that is within 120 feet of the dragon and aware of it must succeed on a DC 16 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.

Acid Breath (Recharge 5-6). The dragon exhales acid in a 60-foot line that is 5 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw, taking 54 (12d8) acid damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. 

Legendary Actions

The 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 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 15 feet of the dragon must succeed on a DC 19 Dexterity saving throw or take 13 (2d6+6) bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone. The dragon can then fly up to half its flying speed.

End of the SRD5 material


Variant: Dragons as Innate Spellcasters

[4] Many dragons have the ability to innately cast spells. Their Spellcasting Ability is Charisma, which also determines the number of spells it can cast.


Black Dragon's Lair

[5] Black dragons lair in swamps, especially in caves, grottos, and ruined buildings.

Lair Actions

[5] When fighting inside its lair, an black dragon can use lair actions. On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects; the dragon can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row:

Regional Effects

[5] The region near a black dragon's lair

  • Difficult Terrain
  • Water Fouled
  • Fog

If the dragon dies, effects fade over 1d10 days.


Sources and Notes

  1. Wizards RPG Team. SRD-OGL v5.1 (5e) (2015.05.06). Wizards of the Coast. Licensed: OGL & CC-BY. ↑
  2. Note: Habitat is not part of the SRD5. ↑
  3. habitat - Dungeon Master's Guide (5e) p.302-305 ↑
  4. Christopher Perkins, et. al.. Monster Manual (5e) (5e) (2014-09-30). Wizards of the Coast. p. 86. (paraphrased) Licensed:© Wizards of the Coast (used under 'fair use' clause). ↑
  5. Monster Manual (5e) p.89. (summarized) Licensed © Wizards of the Coast (used under 'fair use' clause) ↑

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Adult Black Dragon (Sort Text: Dragon Black Adult 5e, Size: Huge, Type: Dragon, Subtypes: Chromatic Dragon • Black Dragon, Alignment: Chaotic Evil, HP: 195, CR: 14, Features: Amphibious • Legendary Resistance • Multiattack • Bite • Claw • Tail • Frightful Presence • Acid Breath, Legendary: Yes, Has Lair: No, NPC: No, Canon: Yes, Pointer: No, UA: No, User: No, Sources: SRD-OGL v5.1)

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