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Message: <blockquote data-quote="NotAYakk" data-source="post: 7923108" data-attributes="member: 72555">Also, if you are seriously worried about the dragon, emulate it.I suspect the players have all passed a save against dragonfear by now.  If not, drop their attack-based DPS by 30% (between disadvantage and not being able to approach).Work out the players spike damage remaining and their sustained DPS.  From this, work out how many rounds the dragon will be able to survive (including AC).  Then work out the dragon's damage output (ignoring accuracy, assuming breath weapon hits 2-3, etc) over that many rounds.Compare it against the players total HP pool.  If it is less than the players HP pool, no problem.  If it is equal, things could get tense.  If it is way more, the players are gonna be in trouble, as despite ignoring accuracy the players can lose DPS to PCs dropping and then give the dragon more damage, etc.You don't have to do this; but it will give you an idea of how likely this particular dragon will cause a TPK.  And it could be worth it for a "big bad fight" to ensure the right amount of tension.</blockquote>