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CR 21 (33,000 XP), Gargantuan dragon, Chaotic Evil
Saving Throws Dex +9, Con +14, Wis +9, Cha +11
Skills Perception +16, Stealth +9
Immunities acid
Senses blindsight 60 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 26
Languages Common, Draconic
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Amphibious. The dragon can breathe air and water.
Multiattack. The dragon makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +16 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 22 (2d10+11) piercing damage plus 11 (2d10) acid damage.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +16 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (2d6+11) slashing damage.
Acid Breath. The dragon exhales acid in a 90-foot line. Each creature there takes 67 (15d8) acid damage on a failed DC 22 Dexterity save, or half as much on a success. Usable once per short or long rest.
How hard a fight? Against a party of four, a single black dragon is deadly at levels 1–16, hard at levels 17–19 and medium at level 20. Add allies or more foes in the encounter generator.
Where you'll find it: swamps and coasts.
Story hooks
Similar creatures: Ancient Blue Dragon, Ancient Brass Dragon, Ancient Bronze Dragon, Ancient Copper Dragon, Ancient Green Dragon, Ancient Silver Dragon, Ancient White Dragon.
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