Ancient Red Dragon
D&D 5e 2024 rules. Stats use the 2024 rules from the System Reference Document 5.2.1.
The Ancient Red Dragon is a Gargantuan dragon, with Armor Class 22, 507 hit points, and Challenge Rating 24. The ancient red dragon is a gargantuan apex predator that rules from volcanic heights with unmatched physical power and a terrifying presence.
Stat Block
- Edition: D&D 5e 2024 rules
- Size: Gargantuan
- Type: dragon
- Challenge Rating: 24
- Armor Class: 22
- Hit Points: 507
- Speed: 40 ft., climb 40 ft., fly 80 ft.
- STR: 30
- DEX: 10
- CON: 29
- INT: 18
- WIS: 15
- CHA: 27
- Resistances: Immune: fire
Abilities & Attacks
Legendary Resistance (4/Day, or 5/Day in Lair). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Actions Multiattack. The dragon makes three Rend attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Spellcasting to cast Scorching Ray (level 3 version). Fire Breath (Recharge 5–6). Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 24, each creature in a 90-foot Cone. Failure: 91 (26d6) Fire damage. Success: Half damage. Legendary Actions Legendary Action Uses: 3 (4 in Lair). Immediately after another creature's turn, the dragon can expend a use to take one of the following actions. The dragon regains all expended uses at the start of each of its turns. Commanding Presence. The dragon uses Spellcasting to cast Command (level 2 version). The dragon can't take this action again until the start of its next turn. Fiery Rays. The dragon uses Spellcasting to cast Scorching Ray (level 3 version). The dragon can't take this action again until the start of its next turn. Pounce. The dragon moves up to half its Speed, and it makes one Rend attack.
Common Questions
How much HP does an Ancient Red Dragon have?
507 hit points.
What is an Ancient Red Dragon's Challenge Rating?
Challenge Rating 24.
What is an Ancient Red Dragon's Armor Class?
AC 22.
How fast can an Ancient Red Dragon move?
Speed 40 ft., climb 40 ft., fly 80 ft.
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