Dragon Turtle

Pathfinder Remaster. Stats use the Pathfinder Remaster rules from Pathfinder Monster Core.

The Dragon Turtle is a Level 9 creature, with Armor Class 29 and 140 hit points. A dragon turtle is a colossal marine predator that blends the impenetrable defense of a tortoise with the raw elemental power of a dragon.

Dragon Turtle, original Pathfinder 2e monster artwork by ZapGM

Stat Block

Abilities & Attacks

Shell Block (reaction). Trigger A creature adjacent to the dragon turtle targets it with a melee attack. Effect The dragon turtle rolls its shell toward the triggering creature, gaining a +2 circumstance bonus to its AC against the triggering attack. Capsize (1 action) (attack). The dragon turtle tries to capsize an adjacent aquatic vessel of their size or smaller. The dragon turtle must succeed at a DC 30 Athletics check (reduce the DC by 5 for each size smaller than the dragon turtle) or the pilot's Sailing Lore DC, whichever is higher. Conjure Storm (1 action) (air, aura, primal, water). The dragon turtle summons a mighty storm to rage around themself. The area in a 30-foot emanation around the turtle becomes difficult terrain for all other flying and swimming creatures. The dragon turtle can end the storm by taking this action again. Draconic Frenzy (2 actions). The dragon turtle makes two Claw Strikes and one Jaws Strike in any order. Tsunami (2 actions) (primal, water). The dragon turtle unleashes their destructive prowess by creating a massive growing wave that deals 7d6 bludgeoning damage in a 60-foot cone (DC 27 basic Reflex save). The wave's damage increases by 10 for creatures who are more than 30 feet away. A creature that fails its save is knocked Prone. The dragon turtle can't use Tsunami again for 1d4 rounds.

Common Questions

How much HP does a Dragon Turtle have?

140 hit points.

What level is a Dragon Turtle?

Level 9.

What is a Dragon Turtle's Armor Class?

AC 29.

How fast can a Dragon Turtle move?

Speed 20 ft., swim 30 ft.

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