Adult Red Dragon — D&D 5e Stat Block
Complete stat block for Adult Red Dragon, a CR 17 huge dragon from D&D 5th Edition.
Adult Red Dragon
Huge Dragon, Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 19 (natural armor)
Hit Points 256 (19d12+133)
Speed 40 ft., climb 40 ft., fly 80 ft.
Skills Perception +13, Stealth +6
Damage Immunities fire
Senses Blindsight 60 ft., Darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 23
Languages Common, Draconic
Challenge 17 (18,000 XP)
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 plus 7 (2d6) fire 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 within 120 feet must succeed on a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute.
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 63 (18d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much on a successful one.
Legendary Actions
The adult red 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 red 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.