Adult Gold Dragon — D&D 5e Stat Block
Complete stat block for Adult Gold Dragon, a CR 17 huge dragon from D&D 5th Edition.
Adult Gold Dragon
Huge Dragon, Lawful Good
Armor Class 19 (natural armor)
Hit Points 256 (19d12+133)
Speed 40 ft., fly 80 ft., swim 40 ft.
Skills Insight +8, Perception +14, Persuasion +13, Stealth +8
Damage Immunities fire
Senses Blindsight 60 ft., Darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 24
Languages Common, Draconic
Challenge 17 (18,000 XP)
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: +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.
Fire Breath (Recharge 5-6). 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 on a successful one.
Weakening Breath (Recharge 5-6). 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 for 1 minute.
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 feet must succeed on a DC 22 Dexterity saving throw or take 15 (2d6 + 8) bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone.