5e:Ancient Crystal Dragon
| Ancient Crystal Dragon [1] | ||||||||||||
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| Gargantuan Dragon (Gem Dragons, Crystal Dragons), Chaotic Neutral | ||||||||||||
| Armor Class: 20 (natural armor) | ||||||||||||
| Hit Points: 222 | ||||||||||||
| Speed: 40 ft., burrow 40 ft., climb 40 ft., fly 80 ft. | ||||||||||||
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| Saving Throws: Dex, Con, Wis, Cha | ||||||||||||
| Skills: Perception, Stealth, Survival | ||||||||||||
| Damage Resistances: cold, radiant | ||||||||||||
| Senses: blindsight 60 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive perception 25 | ||||||||||||
Languages:
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| Challenge: 19 (22,000 xp)Proficiency Bonus (PB): +6 | ||||||||||||
FeaturesLegendary Resistance (3/Day). [2] If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. ActionsMultiattack. Bonus ActionsChange Shape. 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: Crystal Dragon.
Crystal Dragon's Lair
Crystal dragons dwell in cold regions…open to the sky.
The challenge rating of a legendary crystal dragon increased by 1 when it's encountered in its lair.
Lair Actions
When fighting inside its lair, an crystal 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:
- Beguiling Whisper.
- Ice Passage.
- Starlight's Gleam.
Regional Effects
The region surrounding a legendary crystal dragon's lair is altered by the dragon's magic, creating one or more of the following effects:
- Clear Skies.
- Crystal Profusion.
- Icy Sight.
- Positive Energy.
- Thriving Wildlife.
If the dragon dies, the [effects fade] 1d10 days. [3]
Sources and Notes
- James Wyatt, et. al.. Fizban's Treasury of Dragons (5e 2014) (2021-10-26). Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 978-0-7869-6730-8. p. 170. Licensed: © Wizards of the Coast. ↑
- Trait matches the trait of the same name in the 5th ed. SRD. - Wizards RPG Team. SRD-OGL v5.1 (5e 2014) (2015.05.06). Wizards of the Coast. Licensed: OGL. ↑
- FToD p.170-171 (used under 'fair use' clause). ↑
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Ancient Crystal Dragon (Sort Text: Dragon Crystal Ancient 5e, Size: Gargantuan, Type: Dragon, Subtypes: Gem Dragon • Crystal Dragon, Alignment: Chaotic Neutral, HP: 222, CR: 19, Features: Legendary Resistance • Multiattack • Bite • Claw • Scintillating Breath • Spellcasting • Change Shape • Psychic Step, 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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