Ancient Red Dragon

Gargantuan dragon, chaotic evil

Armor Class 22 (natural armor)

Hit Points 546 (28d20+252)

Speed 40ft., climb 40ft., fly 80ft.

Saving Throws Dex +7, Con +16, Wis +9, Cha +13

Skills Perception +16, Stealth +7

Damage Immunities fire

Senses blindsight 60ft., darkvision 120ft., passive Perception 26

Languages Common, Draconic

Challenge 24 (62,000 XP)

Traits

Legendary Resistance (3/Day)

If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.

Actions

Multiattack

The dragon can use its Frightful Presence. It then makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.

Bite

Melee Weapon Attack: +17 to hit, reach 15ft., one target.
Hit: 21 (2d10+10) piercing damage plus 14 (4d6) fire damage.

Claw

Melee Weapon Attack: +17 to hit, reach 10ft., one target.
Hit: 17 (2d6+10) slashing damage.

Tail

Melee Weapon Attack: +17 to hit, reach 20ft., one target.
Hit: 19 (2d8+10) bludgeoning damage.

Frightful Presence

Each creature of the dragon's choice that is within 120ft of the dragon and aware of it must succeed on a DC 21 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature's saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the dragon's Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours.

Fire Breath (Recharge 5-6)

The dragon exhales fire in a 90ft cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 24 Dexterity saving throw, taking 91 (26d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Legendary Actions

The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The dragon regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.

Detect. The dragon makes a Wisdom (Perception) check.

Tail Attack. The dragon makes a tail attack.

Wing Attack (Costs 2 Actions). The dragon beats its wings. Each creature within 15ft of the dragon must succeed on a DC 25 Dexterity saving throw or take 17 (2d6+10) bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone. The dragon can then fly up to half its flying speed.