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Dragon Turtle

Gargantuan · Dragon · CR 17 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Black Flag SRD
Armor Class
20 (natural armor)
Hit Points and Hit Dice
318
Challenge Rating CR
17

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR
24
+7
DEX
22
+6
CON
32
+11
INT
10
+0
WIS
24
+7
CHA
12
+1

Overview

Category Monsters
Size Gargantuan
Type Dragon
Alignment Chaotic Evil
XP 18000
Initiative Bonus +6

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)
Swim 40 ft (12.2 m)
Climb 10 ft (3 m)
Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Darkvision 120 ft (36.6 m)
Passive Perception 17

Saving Throws

Strength +7 Dexterity +6 Constitution +11 Intelligence +0 Wisdom +7 Charisma +1

Languages

Aquan,Common,Draconic

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances
fire

Traits

Amphibious

The dragon turtle can breathe air and water.

Siege Monster

The dragon turtle deals double damage to objects and structures.

Actions

Bite

+13 to hit, reach 15 ft (4.6 m). Hit: 4d12+7 plus 2d6 fire damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +13 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 33 (4d12+7) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) fire damage. Instead of dealing damage, the dragon turtle can choose to latch onto the target, if the target is a vehicle, such as a ship or wagon. If the vehicle is Huge or smaller, its speed is reduced to 0, and it can't be moved until the dragon turtle is killed or ends this effect. If the vehicle is Gargantuan, the vehicle's speed is halved, and the turtle moves with it when it moves. While latched onto a vehicle in this way, the turtle can make Bite attacks against only the vehicle and such attacks automatically hit. The turtle can end this effect at any time (no action required).

Claw

+13 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 3d8+7 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +13 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 20 (3d8+7) slashing damage.

Multiattack

The dragon turtle makes one Bite attack, two Claw attacks, and one Tail attack. If it is latched onto a vehicle, it can instead make four Claw attacks and one Tail attack.

Steam Breath

Recharge 5–6

The dragon turtle exhales scalding steam in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 19 CON save, taking 56 (16d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Being underwater doesn't grant resistance against this damage.

Tail

+13 to hit, reach 15 ft (4.6 m). Hit: 4d10+7 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +13 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 29 (4d10+7) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 19 STR save or be pushed up to 15 feet away from the dragon turtle and knocked prone.

Reactions

Siege Follow-Through

If the dragon turtle destroys an object or structure with an attack, it can make a Bite or Tail attack against a creature it can see within 5 feet of that object or structure.

About Dragon Turtle

Dragon Turtle is a gargantuan dragon with a Challenge Rating of 17. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 20 and possesses 318 hit points (derived from None).

Dragon Turtle has communication capabilities including Aquan,Common,Draconic. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Dragon Turtle

2 tips available

When using Dragon Turtle in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

  • Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 40 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.
  • Fire Damage Mitigation: This creature deals fire damage. Advise players to have fire resistance ready or use water-based tactics. Consider environmental fire hazards that could backfire on the creature.

Player Guide: Facing Dragon Turtle

2 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

  • Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 40 ft! It has advantage in water. Fight on land if possible. Use 'Control Water' or drain water sources to limit its mobility.
  • Fire Damage Protection: This creature deals fire damage! Get fire resistance from spells like 'Resistance' or potions. Avoid fighting near flammable objects. Water spells can counter fire attacks.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 17.

High-Level Solo Encounter:

This creature is too powerful for a single level-20 character. You need 2.0 character(s) at maximum level (20) to face this creature.

Experience Point Thresholds:

  • Medium: 30,600 XP
  • Hard: 45,900 XP
  • Deadly: 61,200 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Dragon Turtle?
Dragon Turtle has a Challenge Rating of 17, making it appropriate for parties of level 17.0.
What type of creature is Dragon Turtle?
Dragon Turtle is a Gargantuan Dragon, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Dragon Turtle speak?
Dragon Turtle can communicate in Aquan,Common,Draconic.

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