Shadow Meld. Xaraxath can move through dim light or darkness as though it were difficult terrain. While in dim light or darkness, it has resistance to all damage except force and radiant.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Xaraxath fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. Xaraxath has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in direct sunlight, Xaraxath has disadvantage on attack rolls and Perception checks that rely on sight
Actions
Multiattack. Xaraxath makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target.
Hit: 18 (2d10 + 6) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) necrotic damage.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 14 (2d6 + 6) slashing damage.
Breath Weapon (Recharge 5–6). Xaraxath exhales a shadowy cone of fire and necrotic energy in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 17 Dexterity saving throw, taking 54 (12d8) damage on a failed save, or half as much on a successful one. Half of this damage is fire, and half is necrotic.
Dragon’s Fear (Recharge 5–6). Xaraxath releases a burst of shadow energy in a 30-foot radius. Each creature of its choice in the area must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened for 1 minute. A frightened target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
Legendary Actions
Xaraxath 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. Xaraxath regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Tail Attack. Xaraxath makes a tail attack. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (2d8 + 6) bludgeoning damage.
Wing Flap (Costs 2 Actions). Xaraxath beats its wings. Each creature within 10 feet of it must succeed on a DC 17 Dexterity saving throw or take 13 (2d6 + 6) bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone. Xaraxath can then fly up to half its flying speed without provoking opportunity attacks.
Shadow Dive (Costs 3 Actions). Xaraxath melds into the shadows, teleporting to an unoccupied space within 60 feet that is in dim light or darkness. Each creature adjacent to its departure point must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or take 9 (2d8) necrotic damage.
Lair and Lair Actions
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Lair Actions
On initiative count # (losing initiative ties), the [monster name] takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects; the [monster name] can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row:
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Regional Effects
The region containing a legendary [monster name]’s lair is [enter the effect description], which creates one or more of the following effects:
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If the [monster name] dies, these effects fade over the course of #d# days.
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