Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition SRD

Adult Gold Dragon 5e Stat Block: AC, HP, CR, and Actions

Adult Gold Dragon is a Huge dragon with lawful good alignment and Challenge Rating 17 in D&D 5e. This stat block includes AC 19, 256 hit points, speeds, traits, and actions.



Adult Gold Dragon

Adult Gold Dragon

Huge, dragon, lawful good
Armor Class
19 (natural)
Hit Points
256
(19d12+133)
Speed:
Walk 40 ft.,
Swim 40 ft.,
Fly 80 ft.,
STR 27 (+8)
DEX 14 (+2)
CON 25 (+7)
INT 16 (+3)
WIS 15 (+2)
CHA 24 (+7)
Saving Throws:
DEX +8
,
CON +13
,
WIS +8
,
CHA +13
Skills:
Insight +8
,
Perception +14
,
Persuasion +13
,
Stealth +8
Damage Vulnerabilities:
Damage Resistances:
Damage Immunities: fire
Condition Immunities:
Senses:
blindsight 60 ft., darkvision 120 ft.
Passive Perception:
24
Languages: Common, Draconic
CR:
17
(18000 XP)
Proficiency Bonus: 6

Traits:

  • Amphibious. The dragon can breathe air and water.
  • Legendary Resistance. 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: +14 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 19 (2d10 + 8) piercing damage.

  • Claw - Melee Weapon Attack: +14 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d6 + 8) slashing damage.

  • Tail - Melee Weapon Attack: +14 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (2d8 + 8) 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 21 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 - The dragon uses one of the following breath weapons. Fire Breath. The dragon exhales fire in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 21 Dexterity saving throw, taking 66 (12d10) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Weakening Breath. The dragon exhales gas in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 21 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.

Legendary Actions:

    The Adult Gold 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 Adult Gold 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 10 ft. of the dragon must succeed on a DC 22 Dexterity saving throw or take 15 (2d6 + 8) bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone. The dragon can then fly up to half its flying speed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of creature is the Adult Gold Dragon in D&D 5e?

The Adult Gold Dragon is a Huge dragon with lawful good alignment in D&D 5th Edition.

What is the Adult Gold Dragon's challenge rating in D&D 5e?

The Adult Gold Dragon has a Challenge Rating (CR) of 17, worth 18000 XP.

What are the Adult Gold Dragon's hit points and armor class in D&D 5e?

The Adult Gold Dragon has 256 hit points (19d12+133) and an Armor Class of 19 in D&D 5th Edition.

What damage types is the Adult Gold Dragon immune to in D&D 5e?

The Adult Gold Dragon is immune to these damage types or sources: fire.

Can the Adult Gold Dragon fly in D&D 5e?

Yes, the Adult Gold Dragon has a flying speed of 80 ft. in D&D 5th Edition.

This resource contains useful selections. You can find the complete documentation here: System Reference Document. (v5.1 2014)