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Dragon, Chromatic, Black, Ancient

CR 16.00 Dragon CE Huge

Description

Lording over the darkest swamps and marshes, black dragons are the undisputed masters of their domain, ruling through cruelty and intimidation. Those who dwell within a black dragon's reach live in fear. Black dragons tend to make their lairs in remote parts of the swamp, preferably in caves at the bottom of dark and fetid pools. Inside, they pile up their filthy treasure and sleep amid the roots and muck. Black dragons prefer their food a bit rotten and will often allow a meal to sit in a pool for days before consuming it. Black dragons prefer treasures that do not rot or decay, making their hoard, full of coins, gemstones, jewelry, and other objects made from stone or metal.

Ability Scores

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Combat Stats

HP: 297 (22d12+154)
AC: 38, touch 8, flat-footed 38 (+30 natural, -2 size)
Speed: 60 ft., fly 200 ft. (poor), swim 60 ft.
Init: +4
Melee: bite +32 (2d8+16 plus 4d6 acid), 2 claws +31 (2d6+11), 2 wings +29 (1d8+5), tail +29 (2d6+16)
Space: 15 ft.
Reach: 10 ft. (15 ft. with bite)
BAB: +22
CMB: +35
CMD: 45 (49 vs. trip)
Fort: +20
Ref: +13
Will: +18
DR: 15/magic
SR: 27

Special Attacks

acid pool (50-ft. radius)

acidic bite

breath weapon (100-ft. line, DC 28, 20d6 acid)

corrupt water

crush

Special Qualities

speak with reptiles

swamp stride

water breathing

Feats

Alertness, Combat Expertise, Flyby Attack, Greater Vital Strike, Improved Initiative, Improved Vital Strike, Multiattack, Power Attack, Skill Focus (Stealth), Vital Strike, Weapon Focus (bite)

Skills

Fly +17, Handle Animal +26, Intimidate +29, Knowledge (arcana) +29, Knowledge (history) +29, Knowledge (geography) +29, Perception +34, Spellcraft +29, Stealth +23, Swim +44

Spells

spell-like abilities:

At will—Darkness, At will—Insect Plague, At will—Plant Growth

spells known:

5th (4/day)—Cone Of Cold, 5th (4/day)—Wall Of Force, 4th (7/day)—Arcane Eye, 4th (7/day)—Black Tentacles, 4th (7/day)—Dimension Door, 3rd (7/day)—Dispel Magic, 3rd (7/day)—Heroism, 3rd (7/day)—Hold Person, 3rd (7/day)—Slow, 2nd (7/day)—Blur, 2nd (7/day)—Glitterdust, 2nd (7/day)—Invisibility, 2nd (7/day)—Summon Swarm, 2nd (7/day)—Whispering Wind, 1st (7/day)—Alarm, 1st (7/day)—Mage Armor, 1st (7/day)—Magic Missile, 1st (7/day)—Obscuring Mist, 1st (7/day)—True Strike, At will—Dancing Lights, At will—Detect Magic, At will—Light, At will—Mage Hand, At will—Mending, At will—Message, At will—Prestidigitation, At will—Read Magic, At will—Resistance

Details

Type: Dragon
Alignment: CE
Size: Huge
Senses: dragon senses; Perception +34
Languages: Common, Draconic, Giant, Goblin, Orc
Source: Bestiary

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