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Message: <blockquote data-quote="dave2008" data-source="post: 8095429" data-attributes="member: 83242">Red Dragon, ElderGargantuan dragon, chaotic evil[ATTACH=full]126944[/ATTACH]Armor Class 22 (Natural Armor)Hit Points 407 (22d20 + 176)Speed 60 ft., climb 40 ft., fly 180 ft., swim 40 ft.[ATTACH=full]126945[/ATTACH]<table style='width: 100%'><tr><td>STR</td><td>DEX</td><td>CON</td><td>INT</td><td>WIS</td><td>CHA</td></tr><tr><td>27 (+8)</td><td>14 (+2)</td><td>27 (+8)</td><td>18 (+4)</td><td>15 (+2)</td><td>24 (+7)</td></tr></table>[ATTACH=full]126946[/ATTACH]Saving Throws Dex +9, Con +15, Wis +9, Cha +14Skills Arcana +11, Athletics +15, Intimidation +14, Perception +16Damage Resistances poisonDamage Immunities fireCondition Immunities poisonedSenses blindsight 90 ft., darkvision 180 ft., passive perception 26Languages Common, Draconic, IgnanChallenge 22 (41,000 XP)[ATTACH=full]126947[/ATTACH]Dragon Magic (7/Day).* The dragon uses its innate magic, requiring no components, to create the following spell-like effects (spell save DC 22, +14 to hit with attacks) as if they are 7th level spells: continual flame, fireball, flaming sphere, heat metal, immolation, wall of fireDragon Scales. The dragon has resistance to all damage from an attack or effect that originates 120 feet or more from the dragon.Dragon Traits.* The dragon can use the following <a href="https://www.enworld.org/threads/5e-updates-mythic-epic-and-hardcore-monsters-equipment-magic.672508/post-8081668">Dragon Tactics</a>: dive, flyby slam, multi-claw, snatch, strafing, tail sweep, throw, wing buffetIgnite. When an area takes fire damage from the dragon’s Fire Breath it ignites, becoming engulfed in flames for 1 minute. The flames are 10 feet high, opaque, and cover the whole area. A creature takes 10 (3d6) fire damage when it ends is turn within 5 feet of the flames. Additionally, a creature takes the same damage when it enters the flames for the first time on a turn or ends its turn there.Magic Weapons.  The dragon’s weapon attacks are considered uncommon magical weapons.Perceptive. The dragon has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks. Additionally, when the dragon succeeds on a Wisdom (Perception) check targeting a creature within 60 feet of it, the dragon learns the surface thoughts of the creature as in the spell detect thoughts.Unstoppable. At any time, requiring no action, the dragon can take 30 hit points of damage and immediately end all conditions or effects it is suffering. After taking the damage, the dragon cannot take reactions until the start of its next turn.ACTIONS Multiattack.  The dragon can use its Frightful Presence.  It then makes three attacks: two with is claws and one with its bite or fire blast. The dragon can substitute a tail attack for one bite or two claw attacks.Bite. Melee Weapon Attack:  +15 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 30 (4d10 + 8) piercing damage plus 14 (4d6) fire damage and, if the dragon wishes, the target must make a DC 23 Strength throw or be grappled.  A Medium or smaller creature grappled this way is also restrained.Claw.  Melee Weapon Attack:  +15 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 22 (4d6 + 8) slashing damage and, if the dragon wishes, the target must make a DC 23 Strength saving throw or knocked prone or pushed 10 feet, the dragon's choice.Tail. Melee Weapon Attack:  +15 to hit, reach 30 ft., one target. Hit: 26 (4d8 + 8) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Huge or smaller creature, it must succeed on a DC 23 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone and stunned until the end of the dragon’s next turn.Fire Blast.  The dragon exhales a ball of fire that streaks to a point of its choice it can see within 120 feet of it, it then explodes into a 10-foot radius ball of flames.  Each creature in the area must make DC 23 Dexterity saving throw, taking 22 (4d10) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.Immolate Foe. The dragon selects up to two targets it can see within 90 feet of it, which become wrapped in magical flames. Each target must make a DC 22 Constitution saving throw or loose any resistance to fire damage for 1 hour.Frightful Presence.  Each creature of the dragon’s choice within 120 feet of the dragon and aware of it must succeed on a DC 22 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute.  A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.  If a creature’s saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the dragon’s Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours.Fire Breath (1/Rest). The dragon exhales fire in a 120-foot cone or eight 15-foot-by-15-foot contiguous areas within 60 feet of it. Each creature in that area must make a DC 23 Dexterity saving throw, taking 88 (16d10) fire damage and be incapacitated until the end of its turn on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Additionally, any magic or active spell of 7th level or lower in the area ends.Recharge. The dragon recharges its breath weapon and it can use it on its next turn.LEGENDARY ACTIONSThe 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.  If the dragon has unspent legendary actions at the end of the round, it may spend and immediately use its remaining legendary actions.  The dragon regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.Detect.  The dragon extends its senses, it makes a Wisdom (Perception) check and gains advantage on its next attack.Lair Action.  The dragon can use its tremors <a href="https://www.enworld.org/threads/5e-updates-mythic-epic-and-hardcore-monsters-equipment-magic.672508/post-8096410">lair action</a>, even if it is not in its lair.Immolate. The dragon uses its Immolate Foe action.Move. The dragon can move half its current speed.Tail Slam (Cost 2 Actions).  The dragon makes one Tail attack.Wing Attack (Costs 3 Actions). The dragon beats its wings. Each creature within 30 feet of the dragon must succeed on a DC 23 Strength saving throw, taking 18 (4d4 + 8) bludgeoning damage and be pushed 10 feet on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The dragon can then fly up to half its flying speed.---*DM's Note: Dragon Magic and Dragon Traits provide more choices for the dragon. However, the inclusion or exclusion of these traits and actions does not affect the CR of the dragon.</blockquote>

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