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Dragon, Sand Ancient 2014

CR 23 dragon

Gargantuan dragon, neutral evil

Armor Class
21 (natural armor)
Hit Points
507 (26d20+234)
Speed
40 ft., fly 80 ft., burrow 40 ft.
STR27 (+8)
DEX12 (+1)
CON29 (+9)
INT16 (+3)
WIS20 (+5)
CHA18 (+4)
Saving Throws
Dexterity +9, Constitution +1, Wisdom +1, Charisma +1
Skills
Perception +5
Resistances
piercing
Damage Immunities
fire
Condition Immunities
blinded
Senses
blindsight 60 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 31
Languages
Common, Draconic, Terran
Challenge
23 (50,000 XP) · Proficiency Bonus +7
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 25 Con).

Legendary Actions

Detect.

Makes a Wis (Perception) check.

Tail Attack.

Makes a tail attack.

Wing Attack (Costs 2 Actions).

All within 15 feet: 15 (2d6+8) bludgeoning damage and knocked prone (DC 24 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