Ancient Black Dragon
Legacy. These stats use the original (pre-Remaster) Pathfinder Second Edition rules from Pathfinder Bestiary (Second Edition).
The Ancient Black Dragon is a Level 16 creature, with Armor Class 39 and 325 hit points. An Ancient Black Dragon is a sadistic, aquatic apex predator that rules over decaying swamps and lightless bogs.
Stat Block
- Edition: Legacy
- Size: Huge
- Type: dragon
- Level: 16
- Armor Class: 39
- Hit Points: 325
- Speed: 60 ft., fly 150 ft., swim 60 ft.
- STR: 8
- DEX: 5
- CON: 6
- INT: 4
- WIS: 5
- CHA: 5
- Fortitude Save: +30
- Reflex Save: +27
- Will Save: +29
- Perception: +30
- Senses: darkvision, scent (imprecise) 60 feet
- Skills: Acrobatics +25, Arcana +26, Athletics +32, Deception +29, Intimidation +29, Stealth +27
- Traits: uncommon, acid, amphibious, dragon
- Immunities: acid, paralyzed, sleep
Abilities & Attacks
Saving Throws: +1 status to all saves vs. magic Frightful Presence (aura, emotion, fear, mental). 90 feet, DC 35 Tail Lash (reaction). Trigger A creature within reach of the dragon's tail takes an action to Strike or attempt a skill check; Effect The dragon Strikes with its tail at the triggering creature at a –2 penalty. If it hits, the creature takes a –2 circumstance penalty to the triggering roll. Breath Weapon (2 actions) (acid, arcane, evocation). The dragon breathes a spray of acid that deals 17d6 acid damage in a 100-foot line (DC 39 basic Reflex save). It can't use Breath Weapon again for 1d4 rounds. Corrupt Water (1 action) (arcane, concentrate, necromancy). Frequency once per day; Effect The dragon permanently befouls 10 cubic feet of liquid within 90 feet. The liquid becomes undrinkable and unable to support water-breathing life. This destroys liquid magic or alchemical items if they're of a lower level than the dragon (a creature can attempt a DC 35 Will save to protect liquids in its possession). This doesn't affect the liquids in a creature's body. Draconic Frenzy (2 actions). The dragon makes two claw Strikes and one horns Strike in any order. Draconic Momentum. The dragon recharges its Breath Weapon whenever it scores a critical hit with a Strike.
Common Questions
How much HP does an Ancient Black Dragon have?
325 hit points.
What level is an Ancient Black Dragon?
Level 16.
What is an Ancient Black Dragon's Armor Class?
AC 39.
How fast can an Ancient Black Dragon move?
Speed 60 ft., fly 150 ft., swim 60 ft.
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