Ancient Gold Dragon — D&D 5e Stat Block
Complete stat block for Ancient Gold Dragon, a CR 24 gargantuan dragon from D&D 5th Edition.
Ancient Gold Dragon
Gargantuan Dragon, Lawful Good
Armor Class 22 (natural armor)
Hit Points 546 (28d20+252)
Speed 40 ft., fly 80 ft., swim 40 ft.
Skills Insight +10, Perception +17, Persuasion +16, Stealth +9
Damage Immunities fire
Senses Blindsight 60 ft., Darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 27
Languages Common, Draconic
Challenge 24 (62,000 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: +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.
Fire Breath (Recharge 5-6). The dragon exhales fire in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 24 Dexterity saving throw, taking 71 (13d10) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much on a successful one.
Legendary Actions
The ancient 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 ancient 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 15 feet must succeed on a DC 25 Dexterity saving throw or take 17 (2d6 + 10) bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone.