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Dragon Turtle

Gargantuan · Dragon · CR 17 · Neutral

Source. 5e 2014 Rules

20 (natural armor)

341 (22d20+110)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Gargantuan

Type Dragon

Alignment Neutral

XP 18000

Initiative Bonus +0

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 11

Saving Throws

Dexterity +6 Constitution +11 Wisdom +7

Languages

Aquan, Draconic

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

fire

Environments

Coast Desert Ocean Plane of Water

Traits

Amphibious

The dragon turtle can breathe air and water.

Actions

Bite

Cost 1

+13 to hit, reach 15 ft (4.6 m). Hit: 3d12 thunder damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +13 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 26 (3d12 + 7) piercing damage.

Claw

Cost 1

+13 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 2d8 thunder damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +13 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (2d8 + 7) slashing damage.

Multiattack

Cost 1

The dragon turtle makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws. It can make one tail attack in place of its two claw attacks.

Steam Breath

Cost 1

The dragon turtle exhales scalding steam in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 18 Constitution saving throw, taking 52 (15d6) 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

Cost 1

+13 to hit, reach 15 ft (4.6 m). Hit: 3d12 thunder damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +13 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 26 (3d12 + 7) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 20 Strength saving throw or be pushed up to 10 feet away from the dragon turtle and knocked prone.

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 341 hit points (derived from 22d20+110).

Dragon Turtle has communication capabilities including Aquan, 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, Draconic.