Dragon, Chromatic, Green, Ancient 5e
Gargantuan Dragon, Lawful Evil
The Dragon, Chromatic, Green, Ancient is a gargantuan dragon in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 22 (41,000 XP). It has 21 AC and 385 hit points. This primordial forest tyrant's hide bears the deep green of old growth canopies, marbled with veins of darker emerald that pulse with contained venom. Centuries of toxic breath have stained its fangs...
Armor Class
21
Hit Points
385
Challenge
22
41,000 XP
This primordial forest tyrant's hide bears the deep green of old growth canopies, marbled with veins of darker emerald that pulse with contained venom. Centuries of toxic breath have stained its fangs black, and the very air around it shimmers with barely-contained chlorine death.
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, Green, Ancient?
Dragon, Chromatic, Green, Ancient is a Challenge Rating 22 creature, granting 41,000 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.
What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Dragon, Chromatic, Green, Ancient?
Dragon, Chromatic, Green, Ancient has an Armor Class (AC) of 21 and approximately 385 hit points.
What party level is recommended to fight Dragon, Chromatic, Green, Ancient?
For a party of 4 adventurers, Dragon, Chromatic, Green, Ancient represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1.
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