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Adult Void Dragon

Huge · Dragon · CR 14 · Chaotic Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts

19 (natural armor)

229 (17d12+119)

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Core attributes and their modifiers.

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Huge

Type Dragon

Alignment Chaotic Neutral

XP 11500

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Fly 80 ft (24.4 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Hover Yes

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 Persuasion +10 Stealth +5

Languages

Common, Draconic, Void Speech

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

cold

Condition Immunities

charmed, frightened

Environments

Mountain Badlands

Traits

Chill of the Void

Cold damage dealt by the void dragon ignores resistance to cold damage, but not cold immunity.

Legendary Resistance (3/Day)

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

Void Dweller

As ancient void dragon.

Actions

Aura of Madness

As ancient void dragon, with DC 18 Wisdom saving throw.

Bite

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

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

Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d6 + 7) slashing damage plus 3 (1d6) cold damage.

Gravitic Breath

Recharge 5–6

The dragon exhales a 60-foot cube of powerful localized gravity, originating from the dragon. Falling damage in the area increases to 1d10 per 10 feet fallen. When a creature starts its turn within the area or enters it for the first time in a turn, including when the dragon creates the field, 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 field. A restrained creature repeats the saving throw at the end of its turn. The field persists until the dragon's breath recharges, and it can't use gravitic breath twice consecutively.

Multiattack

The dragon can use its Aura of Madness. It then makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.

Stellar Flare Breath

Recharge 5–6

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 bludgeoning damage.

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

Teleport

The dragon magically teleports to any open space within 100 feet.

Void Cache (Costs 3 Actions)

The dragon can magically reach into its treasure hoard and retrieve one item. If it is holding an item, it can use this ability to deposit the item into its hoard.

Void Slip (Costs 2 Actions)

The dragon twists the fabric of space. Each creature within 15 feet of the dragon must succeed on a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw or take 12 (2d6 + 5) bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone. The dragon can then teleport to an unoccupied space within 40 feet.

Reactions

Void Twist

When the dragon is hit by a ranged attack it can create a small rift in space to increase its AC by 5 against that attack. If the attack misses because of this increase the dragon can choose a creature within 30 feet to become the new target for that attack. Use the original attack roll to determine if the attack hits the new target.

Legendary Actions

Detect

Cost 1

The dragon makes a Wisdom (Perception) check.

Tail Attack

Cost 1

The dragon makes a tail attack.

Void Cache

Cost 3

The dragon can magically reach into its treasure hoard and retrieve one item. If it is holding an item, it can use this ability to deposit the item into its hoard.

Void Slip

Cost 2

About Adult Void Dragon

Adult Void Dragon is a huge dragon with a Challenge Rating of 14. 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 14.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 18 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 21,000 XP
Hard: 31,500 XP
Deadly: 42,000 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 14, making it appropriate for parties of level 14.0.
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.