Adult Red Dragon

Huge Dragon (chromatic), Chaotic Evil
MM'24

AC 19

HP 256 (19d12 + 133)

Speed 40 ft., climb 40 ft., fly 80 ft.

STR

27 (+8)

Save +8

DEX

10 (+0)

Save +6

CON

25 (+7)

Save +7

INT

16 (+3)

Save +3

WIS

13 (+1)

Save +7

CHA

23 (+6)

Save +6

Saving Throws DEX +6, WIS +7

Skills Perception +13, Stealth +6

Immunities Fire

Senses Blindsight 60 ft., Darkvision 120 ft., Passive Perception 23

Languages Common, Draconic

CR 17

Traits

Legendary Resistance (3/Day, or 4/Day in Lair). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.

Actions

Multiattack. The dragon makes three Rend attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Spellcasting to cast Scorching Ray.

Rend. Melee Attack Roll: +14, reach 10 ft. Hit: 13 (1d10 + 8) Slashing damage plus 5 (2d4) Fire damage.

Fire Breath (Recharge 5+). dex 21, each creature in a 60-foot Cone. Failure: 59 (17d6) Fire damage. Success: Half damage.

Legendary Actions

Commanding Presence. The dragon uses Spellcasting to cast Command (level 2 version). The dragon can't take this action again until the start of its next turn.

Fiery Rays. The dragon uses Spellcasting to cast Scorching Ray. The dragon can't take this action again until the start of its next turn.

Pounce. The dragon moves up to half its Speed, and it makes one Rend attack.