Ancient Red Dragon

Gargantuan Dragon (chromatic), Chaotic Evil
MM'24

AC 22

HP 507 (26d20 + 234)

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

STR

30 (+10)

Save +10

DEX

10 (+0)

Save +7

CON

29 (+9)

Save +9

INT

18 (+4)

Save +4

WIS

15 (+2)

Save +9

CHA

27 (+8)

Save +8

Saving Throws DEX +7, WIS +9

Skills Perception +16, Stealth +7

Immunities Fire

Senses Blindsight 60 ft., Darkvision 120 ft., Passive Perception 26

Languages Common, Draconic

CR 24

Traits

Legendary Resistance (4/Day, or 5/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 (level 3 version).

Rend. Melee Attack Roll: +17, reach 15 ft. Hit: 19 (2d8 + 10) Slashing damage plus 10 (3d6) Fire damage.

Fire Breath (Recharge 5+). dex 24, each creature in a 90-foot Cone. Failure: 91 (26d6) 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 (level 3 version). 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.