Ancient Red Dragon — D&D 5e Stat Block
Complete stat block for Ancient Red Dragon, a CR 24 gargantuan dragon from D&D 5th Edition.
Ancient Red Dragon
Gargantuan Dragon, Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 22 (natural armor)
Hit Points 546 (28d20+252)
Speed 40 ft., climb 40 ft., fly 80 ft.
Skills Perception +16, Stealth +7
Damage Immunities fire
Senses Blindsight 60 ft., Darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 26
Languages Common, Draconic
Challenge 24 (62,000 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: +17 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 21 (2d10 + 10) piercing damage plus 14 (4d6) fire 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.
Frightful Presence. Each creature of the dragon's choice within 120 feet must succeed on a DC 21 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute.
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 91 (26d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much on a successful one.
Legendary Actions
The ancient 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 ancient 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 15 feet must succeed on a DC 25 Dexterity saving throw or take 17 (2d6 + 10) bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone.