Dragon, Chromatic, Black, Ancient 5e
Gargantuan Dragon, Chaotic Evil
The Dragon, Chromatic, Black, Ancient is a gargantuan dragon in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 21 (33,000 XP). It has 22 AC and 367 hit points. A gargantuan wyrm of deepest obsidian looms before you, its ancient scales bearing the scars of countless battles and acid burns. The very air around it shimmers with corrosive mist, and its laugh sou...
Armor Class
22
Hit Points
367
Challenge
21
33,000 XP
A gargantuan wyrm of deepest obsidian looms before you, its ancient scales bearing the scars of countless battles and acid burns. The very air around it shimmers with corrosive mist, and its laugh sounds like stone dissolving in acid.
Special Traits & Features
DM Tactical & Combat Guide
Encounter Balance (Party of 4)
Deadly at Level 1
Combat Role
Gargantuan Dragon (Skirmisher / Line)
Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)
Tactical Recommendations
- Aerial Mobility: Use flying speed to maintain range against melee-heavy adventurers, swooping in only to execute high-impact actions.
- Aquatic Advantage: Pull targets into water environments where characters without a swim speed suffer attack disadvantage and breath limits.
- Lighting Manipulation: Exploit darkvision or blindsight in total darkness to force players to rely on torchlight or spell slots.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Challenge Rating (CR) of Dragon, Chromatic, Black, Ancient?
Dragon, Chromatic, Black, Ancient is a Challenge Rating 21 creature, granting 33,000 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.
What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Dragon, Chromatic, Black, Ancient?
Dragon, Chromatic, Black, Ancient has an Armor Class (AC) of 22 and approximately 367 hit points.
What party level is recommended to fight Dragon, Chromatic, Black, Ancient?
For a party of 4 adventurers, Dragon, Chromatic, Black, Ancient represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1.
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