Cinder Dragon (Ancient, Spellcaster)
Pathfinder Remaster. Stats use the Pathfinder Remaster rules from Pathfinder Monster Core 2.
The Cinder Dragon (Ancient, Spellcaster) is a Level 19 creature, with Armor Class 42 and 425 hit points. This massive dragon incinerates its surroundings with primal magic and a scorching breath that leaves behind thick, choking smoke.
Stat Block
- Edition: Pathfinder Remaster
- Size: Gargantuan
- Type: dragon
- Level: 19
- Armor Class: 42
- Hit Points: 425
- Speed: 60 ft., fly 180 ft.
- STR: 10
- DEX: 4
- CON: 8
- INT: 5
- WIS: 6
- CHA: 7
- Fortitude Save: +34
- Reflex Save: +30
- Will Save: +32
- Perception: +35
- Senses: darkvision, scent (imprecise) 60 feet, smoke vision
- Skills: Acrobatics +30, Athletics +38, Diplomacy +35, Intimidation +37, Nature +36, Stealth +37
- Traits: uncommon, dragon, fire, primal
- Immunities: fire, paralyzed, sleep
- Weaknesses: cold 20
Abilities & Attacks
Smoke Vision. Smoke doesn't impair a cinder dragon's vision; they ignore the Concealed condition from smoke. +2 Status to All Saves vs. Primal Boiling Blood (reaction) (fire). Trigger The dragon is critically hit with a melee attack. Effect The dragon's superheated blood spills onto the attacker. The target takes 10d6 fire damage (DC 41 basic Reflex save). Dragon Heat (aura, fire, primal). 5 feet. 4d6 fire damage (DC 37 basic Reflex save) Frightful Presence (aura, emotion, fear, mental). 90 feet. DC 39 Will save. A creature that first enters the area must attempt a Will save. Regardless of the result of the saving throw, the creature is temporarily immune to this monster's Frightful Presence for 1 minute. Critical Success The creature is unaffected by the presence. Success The creature is Frightened 1. Failure The creature is Frightened 2. Critical Failure The creature is Frightened 4. Reactive Strike (Jaws only) (reaction). Trigger A creature within the monster's reach uses a manipulate action or a move action, makes a ranged attack, or leaves a square during a move action it's using. Effect The monster attempts a melee Strike against the triggering creature. If the attack is a critical hit and the trigger was a manipulate action, the monster disrupts that action. This Strike doesn't count toward the monster's multiple attack penalty, and its multiple attack penalty doesn't apply to this Strike. All Becomes Flame (1 action) (curse, fire, primal). The dragon curses a creature within 60 feet to have its magic replaced with primordial flames. The creature must attempt a DC 39 Will save. Regardless of the result, the target becomes temporarily immune for 1 day. Critical Success The creature is unaffected. Success The creature is cursed for 1 round. While cursed, any damage the cursed creature would deal by any means becomes fire damage, regardless of the original damage type. The cursed creature can temporarily suppress the curse for 1 round as an action. Failure As success, but the curse's duration is 1 hour. Critical Failure As success, but the curse's duration is 1 day. Pyre Breath (2 actions) (fire, primal). The dragon breathes a blast of flame that deals 18d6 fire damage in a 60-foot cone (DC 41 basic Reflex save). Creatures that critically fail their save catch fire, taking 2d6 persistent fire damage. The area then fills with black smoke for 1 minute. This has the effects of mist, except it fills the cone's area. The dragon can't use Pyre Breath again for 1d4 rounds. Stoke the Flames (1 action) (fire, primal). The dragon intensifies nearby fires. Every foe within 60 feet that is taking persistent fire damage takes 5d6 fire damage.
Common Questions
How much HP does a Cinder Dragon (Ancient, Spellcaster) have?
425 hit points.
What level is a Cinder Dragon (Ancient, Spellcaster)?
Level 19.
What is a Cinder Dragon (Ancient, Spellcaster)'s Armor Class?
AC 42.
How fast can a Cinder Dragon (Ancient, Spellcaster) move?
Speed 60 ft., fly 180 ft.
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