Crystal Archdragon
A glittering predator of the deep places wears a hide of living gemstone that throws back torchlight, dazzling prey before its jaws close.
The crystal archdragon is a glittering apex predator of the deep places, its hide a lattice of living gemstone that throws back the light of any torch brave enough to find it. To meet one in its hoard is to be dazzled an instant before the jaws close.
Level 19
Perception +35 · Senses darkvision, scent (imprecise) 60 feet, tremorsense (imprecise) 60 feet · Languages Common, Draconic, Petran, Sakvroth · Skills Acrobatics +33, Athletics +40, Crafting +35, Diplomacy +37, Intimidation +36, Nature +36, Stealth +35, Survival +36, Thievery +33
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +10 | +5 | +6 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
| AC | Fort | Ref | Will |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | +35 | +29 | +33 |
HP 350 · Immunities fascinated, paralyzed, sleep · Resistances physical 15 (except adamantine) Cobblegems (aura) 10 feet. The dragon constantly sheds crystalline scales onto the ground around it. The area is uneven ground (DC 38). Shimmering Armor When the dragon takes a critical hit from any attack that deals physical damage, its hide chips, releasing sharp slivers.
Speed 60 feet, fly 180 feet
Actions
- Melee Jaws [Single Action] +37 (reach 15 ft, Magical), Damage 6d12+8 piercing
- Melee Claw [Single Action] +37 (reach 10 ft, Agile, magical), Damage 6d8+8 slashing damage
- Melee Tail [Single Action] +35 (reach 20 ft, Magical), Damage 8d8+8 bludgeoning