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Dragon Turtle

Gargantuan · Dragon · CR 17 · Neutral

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

20 (natural armor)

356 (23d20 + 115)

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Core attributes and their modifiers.

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Gargantuan

Type Dragon

Alignment Neutral

XP 18000

Initiative Bonus +6

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Swim 50 ft (15.2 m)

Climb 10 ft (3 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Darkvision 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 11

Saving Throws

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

Languages

Draconic, Primordial (Aquan)

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

fire

Traits

Amphibious

The dragon can breathe air and water.

Actions

Bite

Cost 1

+13 to hit, reach 15 ft (4.6 m). Hit: 3d10+7 piercing damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +13, reach 15 ft. 23 (3d10 + 7) Piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) Fire damage. Being underwater doesn't grant Resistance to this Fire damage.

Multiattack

Cost 1

The dragon makes three Bite attacks. It can replace one attack with a Tail attack.

Steam Breath

Recharge 5–6 Cost 1

Constitution Saving Throw: DC 19, each creature in a 60-foot Cone. Failure: 56 (16d6) Fire damage. Success: Half damage. Failure or Success: Being underwater doesn't grant Resistance to this Fire damage.

Tail

Cost 1

+13 to hit, reach 15 ft (4.6 m). Hit: 2d10+7 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +13, reach 15 ft. 18 (2d10 + 7) Bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Huge or smaller creature, it has the Prone condition.

About Dragon Turtle

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

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 20 and possesses 356 hit points (derived from 23d20 + 115).

Dragon Turtle has communication capabilities including Draconic, Primordial (Aquan). 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 50 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 50 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 Draconic, Primordial (Aquan).