Huge Dragon, Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 19 (natural armor)
Hit Points 256 (19d12 + 133)
Speed 40 ft., Climb 40 ft., Fly 80 ft.
STR
27 (+8)
DEX
10 (+0)
CON
25 (+7)
INT
16 (+3)
WIS
13 (+1)
CHA
21 (+5)
Saving Throws DEX +6, CON +13, WIS +7, CHA +11
Skills Perception +13, Stealth +12
Damage Immunities Necrotic
Senses Blindsight 60 ft., Darkvision 120 ft., Passive Perception 23
Languages Common, Draconic
Challenge 17 (18,000 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +6
Traits

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

Actions

Multiattack. The dragon can use its Frightful Presence. It then makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (2d10 + 6) piercing damage plus 4 (1d8) necrotic damage.

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d6 + 6) slashing damage.

Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d8 + 6) bludgeoning damage.

Frightful Presence. Each creature of the dragon's choice that is within 120 feet of the dragon and aware of it must succeed on a DC 16 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.

Shadow Breath (Recharge 5–6). The dragon exhales shadow in a 60-­foot line that is 5 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw, taking 54 (12d8) necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Any creature that is reduced to 0 hit points by this damage dies, and an undead shadow rises from their corpse and acts immediately after the dragon's initiative count. The shadow is under the dragon's control.

Bonus Actions

Shadow StealthWhile in dim light or darkness, the dragon can hide as a bonus action.

Reactions

Void Shift (Recharge 5-6). After receiving damage from any source, the dragon conjures a black mist to surround the area within a 30 foot radius, imposing disadvantage on all attacks made within the mist until the start of its next turn. There is no light within this area, and it cannot be dispersed by any light, magical or not.

Legendary Actions

The 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. The dragon regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.

Detect. The dragon makes a Wisdom (Perception) check.

Tail Attack. The dragon makes a tail attack.

Wing Attack (Costs 2 Actions). The dragon beats its wings. Each creature within 10 feet of the dragon must succeed on a DC 22 Dexterity saving throw or take 15 (2d6 + 8) bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone. The dragon can then fly up to half its flying speed.

Description

The aura of death and suffering surrounds a shadow dragon, whose swept-back horns and spinal frill define its silhouette. Its beaked snout vents necrotic shadow at all times, and its eyes dance with the death of nations when it is angry.

Habitat: HillMountain

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