5e:Ancient Deep Dragon
| Ancient Deep Dragon [1] | ||||||||||||
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| Gargantuan Dragon (Moonstone Dragons), Neutral Evil | ||||||||||||
| Armor Class: 20 (natural armor) | ||||||||||||
| Hit Points: 201 | ||||||||||||
| Speed: 40 ft., burrow 40 ft., fly 80 ft., swim 40 ft. | ||||||||||||
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| Saving Throws: Dex, Con, Wis, Cha | ||||||||||||
| Skills: Perception, Persuasion, Stealth | ||||||||||||
| Damage Resistances: poison, psychic | ||||||||||||
| Condition Immune: charmed, frightened, poisoned | ||||||||||||
| Senses: blindsight 60 ft., darkvision 300 ft., passive perception 20 | ||||||||||||
| Languages: Common, Draconic, Undercommon | ||||||||||||
| Challenge: 18 (20,000 xp)Proficiency Bonus (PB): +6 | ||||||||||||
FeaturesLegendary Resistance (3/Day). [2] If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. ActionsMultiattack. Legendary ActionsThe 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. |
For description, see: Deep Dragon.
Deep Dragon's Lair
Deep dragons [lair] in well-hidden caves or sunless beaches in the Underdark … covered in … mold and moss, … larger mushrooms and plants…
The challenge rating of a legendary deep dragon increases by 1 when it's encountered in its lair.
Lair Actions
When fighting inside its lair, an deep 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:
- Deep Torpor.
- Mossy Sludge.
- Toxic Spores.
Regional Effects
The region surrounding a legendary deep dragon's lair is altered by the dragon's magic, creating one or more of the following effects:
- Preservation of Knowledge.
- Restless Sleep.
- Verdant Growth.
If the dragon dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10 days. [3]
Sources and Notes
- James Wyatt, et. al.. Fizban's Treasury of Dragons (5e) (2021-10-26). Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 978-0-7869-6730-8. p. 173. Licensed: © Wizards of the Coast (used under 'fair use' clause). ↑
- Trait matches the trait of the same name in the 5th ed. SRD. - Wizards RPG Team. SRD-OGL v5.1 (5e) (2015.05.06). Wizards of the Coast. Licensed: OGL. ↑
- FToD p.173-174 ↑
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Ancient Deep Dragon (Sort Text: Dragon Deep Ancient 5e, Size: Gargantuan, Type: Dragon, Subtypes: Deep Dragon, Alignment: Neutral Evil, HP: 201, CR: 18, Features: Legendary Resistance • Multiattack • Bite • Claw • Tail • Change Shape • Nightmare Breath, Legendary: Yes, Has Lair: Yes, NPC: No, Canon: Yes, Pointer: Yes, UA: No, User: No, Sources: Fizban's Treasury of Dragons)
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