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Ancient Gold Dragon
Gargantuan Dragon  (Metallic Dragons), Lawful Good
Armor Class: 22 (natural armor)
Hit Points: 546 (28d20+252)
Speed: 40 ft., fly 80 ft., swim 40 ft.
Str Dex Con Int Wis Cha 30 (+10) 14 (+2) 29 (+9) 18 (+4) 17 (+3) 28 (+9)
Saving Throws: Dex +9, Con +16, Wis +10, Cha +16
Skills: Insight +10, Perception +17, Persuasion +16, Stealth +8
Damage Immunity: fire
Senses: blindsight 60 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive perception 27
Languages: Common, Draconic
Challenge: 24 (62,000 xp)Proficiency Bonus (PB): +7
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: +17 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 21 (2d10+10) piercing damage. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +17 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (2d6+10) slashing damage. Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +17 to hit, reach 20 ft., one target. Hit: 19 (2d8+10) 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 24 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. Breath Weapons (Recharge 5-6). The dragon uses one of the following breath weapons: Fire Breath. The Dragon exhales fire in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that line must make a DC 24 Dexterity saving throw, taking 71 (13d10) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Weakening Breath. The dragon exhales gas in a 90-­foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 24 Strength saving throw or have disadvantage on Strength-based attack rolls, Strength checks, and Strength saving throws 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. Change Shape.  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 25 Dexterity saving throw or take 17 (2d6+10) bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone. The dragon can then fly up to half its flying speed.

Sources

• Wizards RPG Team. SRD-OGL v5.1 (5e) (2015.05.06). Wizards of the Coast.

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Ancient Gold Dragon (Sort Text: Dragon Gold Ancient 5e, Size: Gargantuan, Type: Dragon, Subtypes: Metallic Dragon • Gold Dragon, Alignment: Lawful Good, HP: 546, CR: 24, Features: Amphibious • Legendary Resistance • Multiattack • Bite • Claw • Tail • Frightful Presence • Breath Weapons • Change Shape, Legendary: Yes, Has Lair: No, NPC: No, Canon: Yes, Pointer: No, UA: No, User: No)