Dragon, Emerald Ancient

Gargantuan Dragon (Air) — CR 21

— (—)Updated 3.5

Dragon, Emerald Ancient is a D&D 3.5 monster from —. CR 21, HD 33d12+231 (445 hp).

Hit Dice
33d12+231 (445 hp)
Initiative
+0
Speed
land 40 ft, 40 ft., fly 200 ft. (clumsy), burrow 5 ft., swim 60 ft.
Base Attack / Grapple
+33/+57
Attack
1 Bite +41, 2 claws +36, 2 wings +36, 1 Tail Slap +36, 1 crush +36, 1 Tail sweep +36 melee; Breath +41 ranged
STR
35
DEX
10
CON
25
INT
24
WIS
25
CHA
24
Fort / Ref / Will
+25 / +18 / +25
Challenge Rating
21
Alignment
Always lawful neutral
Organization
Solitary, pair, or family (1-2 and 2-5 offspring)
Treasure
Double Standard
Level Adjustment
+35
Spell Resistance
28
Bite: The dragon also can use its bite snatch opponents. Bite attacks use the full attack bonus. Claw: The dragon also can use its claws to snatch opponents. Claw attacks are at -5 to the attack bonus. Wing: The dragon can slam opponents with its wings, even when flying. Wing attacks are at -5 to the attack bonus. Tail Slap: The dragon can slap one opponent each round with its tail. A tail slap is at -5 to the attack bonus. Crush: A flying or jumping dragon of at least Huge size can land on opponents as a standard action, using its whole body to crush them. Crush attacks are effective only against opponents three or more sizes smaller than the dragon (though it can attempt normal overrun or grapple attacks against larger opponents). A crush attack affects as many creatures as can fit under the dragon's body. Creatures in the affected area must succeed at a Reflex save against a DC 33 or be pinned, automatically taking bludgeoning damage during the next round unless the dragon moves off them. If the dragon chooses to maintain the pin, treat it as a normal grapple attack. Pinned opponents take crush damage each round if they don't escape. Tail Sweep: A dragon of Gargantuan size can sweep with its tail as a standard action. The sweep affects a half circle with a diameter of 30 feet, centered on the dragon's rear. Creatures within the swept area are affected if they are four or more sizes smaller than the dragon. Creatures can attempt Reflex saves to take half damage against a DC equal to that of the dragons breath weapon. Air Subtype This subtype usually is used for elementals and outsiders with a connection to the Elemental Plane Air. Air creatures always have fly speeds and usually have perfect maneuverability (see the section on Movement).

Description

Bite: The dragon also can use its bite snatch opponents. Bite attacks use the full attack bonus. Claw: The dragon also can use its claws to snatch opponents. Claw attacks are at -5 to the attack bonus. Wing: The dragon can slam opponents with its wings, even when flying. Wing attacks are at -5 to the attack bonus. Tail Slap: The dragon can slap one opponent each round with its tail. A tail slap is at -5 to the attack bonus. Crush: A flying or jumping dragon of at least Huge size can land on opponents as a standard action, using its whole body to crush them. Crush attacks are effective only against opponents three or more sizes smaller than the dragon (though it can attempt normal overrun or grapple attacks against larger opponents). A crush attack affects as many creatures as can fit under the dragon's body. Creatures in the affected area must succeed at a Reflex save against a DC 33 or be pinned, automatically taking bludgeoning damage during the next round unless the dragon moves off them. If the dragon chooses to maintain the pin, treat it as a normal grapple attack. Pinned opponents take crush damage each round if they don't escape. Tail Sweep: A dragon of Gargantuan size can sweep with its tail as a standard action. The sweep affects a half circle with a diameter of 30 feet, centered on the dragon's rear. Creatures within the swept area are affected if they are four or more sizes smaller than the dragon. Creatures can attempt Reflex saves to take half damage against a DC equal to that of the dragons breath weapon. Air Subtype This subtype usually is used for elementals and outsiders with a connection to the Elemental Plane Air. Air creatures always have fly speeds and usually have perfect maneuverability (see the section on Movement).