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Adult Void Dragon

Huge · Dragon · CR 16 · Chaotic Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

19 (natural armor)

229 (17d12 + 119)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Huge

Type Dragon

Alignment Chaotic Neutral

XP 15000

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Walk 80 ft (24.4 m)

Fly 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 40 ft (12.2 m)

Climb 40 ft (12.2 m)

Crawl 40 ft (12.2 m)

Senses

Darkvision 120 ft (36.6 m)

Blindsight 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 21

Saving Throws

Dexterity +5 Constitution +12 Wisdom +6 Charisma +10

Skills

Arcana +13 History +13 Perception +11 Stealth +5

Languages

Common, Draconic, Void Speech

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

cold

Condition Immunities

charmed, frightened

Traits

Chill of the Void

Creatures with resistance to cold damage don’t have resistance to the cold damage dealt by the Void dragon. A creature with immunity to cold damage is still immune to the dragon’s cold damage.

Expert Void Traveler

The Void dragon doesn’t require air, food, drink, sleep, or ambient pressure. While traveling in the Void, the dragon magically glides on solar winds, covering immense distances in short times.

Legendary Resistance (3/Day)

If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.

Actions

Aura of Madness

Each creature of the dragon's choice that is within 120 feet of the dragon and aware of it must succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or suffer short-term madness for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature's saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the dragon's Aura of Madness for the next 24 hours.

Bite

+12 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 2d10+7 plus 3d6 cold damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (2d10 + 7) piercing damage plus 10 (3d6) cold damage.

Breath Weapons

Recharge 5–6

The dragon uses one of the following breath weapons.

Claw

+12 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6+7 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d6 + 7) slashing damage.

Gravitic Breath

Recharge 5–6

The dragon exhales localized gravity in a 60-foot cube, originating from the dragon. When a creature ends a fall in the cube, it takes 1d10 bludgeoning damage for every 10 feet it fell, to a maximum of 20d10. A creature that enters the cube for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there must make a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw. On a failure, the creature is restrained. On a success, the creature's speed is halved as long as it remains in the cube. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. The cube lasts until the dragon's breath weapon recharges.

Multiattack

The dragon uses its Aura of Madness. It then makes one Bite attack and two Claw attacks.

Stellar Breath

The dragon exhales star fire in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw, taking 31 (9d6) fire damage and 31 (9d6) radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Tail

+12 to hit, reach 15 ft (4.6 m). Hit: 2d8+7 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (2d8 + 7) bludgeoning damage.

Reactions

Void Twist

The dragon adds 5 to its AC against one attack that would hit it, as it twists reality to open a small rift in space to protect itself. To do so, the dragon must be able to see the attacker. If the attack misses by 5 or more, the dragon can choose to open a second, connected rift next to another creature it can see within 30 feet of it to direct the attack at that creature instead, using the original attack roll result against the new target's AC.

Legendary Actions

Detect

Cost 1

The dragon makes a Wisdom (Perception) check.

Tail Attack

Cost 1

The dragon makes a Tail attack.

Void Slip

Cost 2

The dragon twists the fabric of space around it, disappearing and reappearing in an unoccupied space it can see within 120 feet of it. Each creature within 10 feet of the dragon must succeed on a DC 20 Constitution saving throw or take 14 (4d6) cold damage and be knocked prone.

About Adult Void Dragon

Adult Void Dragon is a huge dragon with a Challenge Rating of 16. It has a chaotic neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 19 and possesses 229 hit points (derived from 17d12 + 119).

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

GM Tips: Using Adult Void Dragon

3 tips available

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

Flight Control Strategy: Target flying creatures with spells like 'Hold Person', 'Web', or 'Grease' to ground them. Without flight restriction, they can escape melee range easily. Consider area denial spells below their flight altitude to force them into disadvantageous positions.
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.
Cold Damage Strategy: Cold-based attacks can slow or freeze. Prepare 'Heat Metal' or fire spells as countermeasures. Ice terrain can be used to create difficult terrain for melee characters.

Player Guide: Facing Adult Void Dragon

3 strategies available

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

Counter Flight Advantage: This creature can fly! Use ranged attacks, reach weapons, or spells like 'Thunderwave' to push it away. Consider 'Gust of Wind' or 'Earthbind' to ground it. Melee characters need fly speed or flight magic to engage.
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.
Cold Damage Protection: This creature deals cold damage! Get cold resistance or use fire spells. Avoid water surfaces - they can freeze and create difficult terrain. 'Heat Metal' can counter cold.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 16.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 20 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 27,200 XP
Hard: 40,800 XP
Deadly: 54,400 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 Adult Void Dragon?: Adult Void Dragon has a Challenge Rating of 16, making it appropriate for parties of level 16.0.
What type of creature is Adult Void Dragon?: Adult Void Dragon is a Huge Dragon, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Adult Void Dragon speak?: Adult Void Dragon can communicate in Common, Draconic, Void Speech.