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ANCIENT BLACK DRAGON T a il. Melee Weapon Attack: + 15 to i t, reach 20 ft., one target.
Gargantuan dragon, chaotic evil Hit: 17 (2d8 + 8) bludgeoning damage.
Frightf u l Presence. Each creature of the dragon's choice that
Armor Class 22 (natural armor) is within 2 0 feet of the dragon and aware of it must succeed
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Hit Points 367 (2ld20 + 147) on a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1
Speed 40 ft., fly 80 ft., swim 40 ft. 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
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA creature's saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it,
27 (+8) 14 (+2) 25 (+7) 1 6 (+3) 1 5 (+2) 19 (+4) the creature is immune to the dragon's Frightful Presence for
the next 24 hours.
Saving Throws Dex +9, Con +14, Wis +9, Cha +11
Skills Perception +16, Stealth +9 Acid Breath (Recharge 5-6). The dragon exhales acid in a
Damage Immunities acid 90-foot line that is 0 feet wide. Each creature in that line
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Senses blindsight 60 ft., darkvision 2 0 ft., passive Perception 26 must make a DC 22 Dexterity saving throw, taking 67 (l Sd8)
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Languages Common, Draconic acid damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a
Challenge 21 (33,000 XP) successful one.
L E G E N DARY A CT I O N S
Amphibious. The dragon can breathe air and water.
The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon fails a saving options below. Only one legendary action option can be used
throw, it can choose to succeed instead. at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The
d r agon regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
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Detect. The dragon makes a Wisdom (Perception) check.
Multiattack. The dragon can use its Frightful Presence. t then Tail Attack. The dragon makes a tail attack.
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makes three attacks: one with its i te and two with its claws. Wing Attack (Costs 2 Actions). The r agon beats its wings.
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Each creature within 15 feet of the dragon must succeed
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +1 5 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target.
Hit: 1 9 (2dl0 + 8) piercing damage plus 9 (2d8) acid damage. on a DC 23 Dexterity saving throw or take 1 5 (2d6 + 8)
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bludgeoning damage and be knocked r one. The dragon can
Claw. Me lee Weapon Attack: + l 5 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. then fly up to half its flying speed.
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Hit: 5 (2d6 + 8) slashing damage.
D R AGONS