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{{blockref|'''Tiamat''' is a supremely strong and powerful 5-headed [[DnD:Dragon|draconic]] [[goddess]] in the ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'' [[role-playing game]].  The name is taken from [[wikipedia:Tiamat|Tiamat]], a goddess in ancient [[wikipedia:Mesopotamian|Mesopotamian]] [[wikipedia:Mythology|mythology]]. She is the queen and mother of evil dragons and a member of the default pantheon of [[wikipedia:List of deities of Dungeons & Dragons|''Dungeons & Dragons'' gods]]. Her symbol is a five-headed dragon.<ref name="FRCS">[[Ed Greenwood|Greenwood, Ed]], [[Sean K Reynolds]], [[Skip Williams]], and [[Rob Heinsoo]]. ''[[Forgotten Realms]] [[Campaign setting|Campaign Setting]]'' ([[Wizards of the Coast]], 2001).</ref> Tiamat was also named as one of the greatest villains in ''Dungeons & Dragons'' history in ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #359, the magazine's final print issue. [[David M. Ewalt]] of ''[[Forbes]]'' calls Tiamat "the most fearsome dragon in ''D&D''{{'}}s history".<ref name="forbes">https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidewalt/2014/05/30/new-dungeons-dragons-release-dates-details/</ref>|<ref name="wikip">[[wikipedia:Tiamat (Dungeons & Dragons)|Wikipedia - Tiamat (D&D)]] ''(accessed 2019-11-17)''</ref>}}
{{otherlore|'''Tiamat''' is a supremely strong and powerful 5-headed [[DnD:Dragon|draconic]] [[goddess]] in the ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'' [[role-playing game]].  The name is taken from [[wikipedia:Tiamat|Tiamat]], a goddess in ancient [[wikipedia:Mesopotamian|Mesopotamian]] [[wikipedia:Mythology|mythology]]. She is the queen and mother of evil dragons and a member of the default pantheon of [[wikipedia:List of deities of Dungeons & Dragons|''Dungeons & Dragons'' gods]]. Her symbol is a five-headed dragon.<ref name="FRCS">[[Ed Greenwood|Greenwood, Ed]], [[Sean K Reynolds]], [[Skip Williams]], and [[Rob Heinsoo]]. ''[[Forgotten Realms]] [[Campaign setting|Campaign Setting]]'' ([[Wizards of the Coast]], 2001).</ref> Tiamat was also named as one of the greatest villains in ''Dungeons & Dragons'' history in ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #359, the magazine's final print issue. [[David M. Ewalt]] of ''[[Forbes]]'' calls Tiamat "the most fearsome dragon in ''D&D''{{'}}s history".<ref name="forbes">https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidewalt/2014/05/30/new-dungeons-dragons-release-dates-details/</ref>|<ref name="wikip">[[wikipedia:Tiamat (Dungeons & Dragons)|Wikipedia - Tiamat (D&D)]] ''(accessed 2019-11-17)''</ref>|Wikipedia}}
 
==Tiamat in Other Settings==
===Dragonlance===
''see {{5ep|Takhisis}}''
 
===Found in Adventures===
{{5e Creature Adventure List|Tiamat}}


==Stats as Monster==
==Stats as Monster==
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==Tiamat in Other Settings==
===Dragonlance===
''see {{5ep|Takhisis}}''


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Deific Summary

Tiamat [1][2]
Queen of Dragons
Deific Type: Deity, Devil
Portfolio: Evil, Evil Dragons
Gender: Female
Alignment: Lawful Evil
Domains: Trickery
Plane: Nine Hells (Avernus)
Symbol: Dragon head with five claw marks
Worshipers: Evil Dragons
Pantheon: Dragon, Diabolic

 [3] 
 Wikipedia 
Tiamat is a supremely strong and powerful 5-headed draconic goddess in the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game. The name is taken from Tiamat, a goddess in ancient Mesopotamian mythology. She is the queen and mother of evil dragons and a member of the default pantheon of Dungeons & Dragons gods. Her symbol is a five-headed dragon.[4] Tiamat was also named as one of the greatest villains in Dungeons & Dragons history in Dragon #359, the magazine's final print issue. David M. Ewalt of Forbes calls Tiamat "the most fearsome dragon in D&D's history".[5]

Tiamat in Other Settings

Dragonlance

see Takhisis

Found in Adventures


Stats as Monster

Tiamat (Individual) (Pointer) [6]
Gargantuan Fiend  (Dragons), Chaotic Evil
Armor Class: 25 (natural armor)
Hit Points: 615
Speed: 60 ft., fly 120 ft.
Str Dex Con Int Wis Cha
Saving Throws: Str, Dex, Wis
Skills: Arcana, Perception, Religion
Damage Immunity: acid, cold, fire, lightning, poison, bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks.
Condition Immune: blinded, charmed, deafened, frightened, poisoned, stunned
Senses: darkvision 240 ft., truesight 120 ft., passive perception 36
Languages: Common, Draconic, Infernal
Challenge: 30 (155,000 xp)Proficiency Bonus (PB): +9

Features

Discorporation.

Innate Spellcasting (3/day).

Legendary Resistance (5/Day).

Limited Magic Immunity.

Magic Weapons.

Multiple Heads.

Regeneration. 

Actions

Multiattack.

Claw.

Tail.

Frightful Presence. 

Legendary Actions

Tiamat can take 5 legendary actions.

Bite.

Black Dragon Head: Acid Breath (2 Actions).

Blue Dragon Head: Lightning Breath (Costs 2 Actions).

Green Dragon Head: Poison Breath (Costs 2 Actions).

Red Dragon Head: Fire Breath (Costs 2 Actions).

White Dragon Head: Cold Breath (Costs 2 Actions).

Unofficial Description: Five Headed, Evil Dragon Goddess


Sources and Notes

  1. Wizards RPG Team. Player's Handbook (5e) (5e 2014) (2014-08-19). Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 9780786965601. p. 296. Licensed: © Wizrards of the Coast ↑
  2. plane —Forgotten Realms Wiki: Tiamat Licenses CC-BY-SA ↑
  3. Wikipedia - Tiamat (D&D) (accessed 2019-11-17) ↑
  4. Greenwood, Ed, Sean K Reynolds, Skip Williams, and Rob Heinsoo. Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (Wizards of the Coast, 2001). ↑
  5. https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidewalt/2014/05/30/new-dungeons-dragons-release-dates-details/ ↑
  6. Wizards RPG Team. The Rise of Tiamat (5e 2014) (November 2014). Kobold Press, Wizards of the Coast. p. 92-93. Licensed: © Wizards of the Coast (used under 'fair use' clause). ↑
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