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Dragon, Sand Adult 2014

CR 18 dragon

Huge dragon, neutral evil

Armor Class
20 (natural armor)
Hit Points
270 (20d12+140)
Speed
40 ft., fly 80 ft., burrow 30 ft.
STR24 (+7)
DEX12 (+1)
CON25 (+7)
INT14 (+2)
WIS18 (+4)
CHA16 (+3)
Saving Throws
Dexterity +7, Constitution +1, Wisdom +1, Charisma +9
Skills
Perception +4
Resistances
piercing
Damage Immunities
fire
Condition Immunities
blinded
Senses
blindsight 60 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 26
Languages
Common, Draconic, Terran
Challenge
18 (20,000 XP) · Proficiency Bonus +6
Legendary Resistance (3/Day).

Choose to succeed failed save.

Sand Camouflage.

Advantage: Dex (Stealth) to hide in sandy terrain.

Sandy Nature.

Is infused with elemental power and it requires only half the air food and drink that a typical dragon if its size needs.

Stinging Sand.

1st time it hits target with melee weapon attack target: disadvantage attacks/ability checks til its next turn ends (DC 21 Con).

Legendary Actions

Detect.

Makes a Wis (Perception) check.

Tail Attack.

Makes a tail attack.

Wing Attack (Costs 2 Actions).

All within 15 feet: 14 (2d6+7) bludgeoning damage and knocked prone (DC 21 Wis negates). Can then fly up to half its fly speed.

Source: Tome of Beasts 3 (Kobold Press) · License: OPEN GAME LICENSE Version 1.0a details