Adult Red Dragon
5.5ehuge dragon, chaotic evil
Defense
Proficiencies & Senses
Traits
Traits
Legendary Resistance
If the monster fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Actions
Multiattack
The monster makes three Rend attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Spellcasting to cast Scorching Ray.
Rend
Melee Weapon Attack: +14 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (1d10 + 8) slashing damage plus 7 (2d4) fire damage.
Fire Breath
The monster exhales fire in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 21 Dexterity saving throw, taking 63 (17d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Spellcasting
The monster casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 19, +12 to hit with spell attacks): At Will: Command (level 2 version), Detect Magic, Scorching Ray 1/Day: Fireball
Reference Text
Adult red dragons are among the most feared and destructive of all dragons. They are large, powerful creatures with scales of a deep crimson hue, and they possess a fiery breath that can incinerate entire villages. Red dragons are highly intelligent and cunning, with a natural affinity for magic and a love of treasure. They are typically found in mountainous regions, where they lair in vast caverns filled with their hoarded wealth. Their presence alone can warp the local environment, causing volcanic activity and creating a landscape of ash and fire. These dragons are solitary creatures, except when mating or raising young, and they view all other creatures as either potential servants or threats to their dominion. Their arrogance is legendary, and they often underestimate their foes, which can be a fatal mistake for those who oppose them.