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It then makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.","actions":[{"action_name":"Frightful Presence","count":"1","type":"ability"},{"action_name":"Bite","count":"1","type":"melee"},{"action_name":"Claw","count":"2","type":"melee"}]},{"name":"Bite","desc":"Melee Weapon Attack: +17 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 21 (2d10 + 10) piercing damage plus 14 (4d6) fire damage.","attack_bonus":17,"damage":[{"damage_type":{"index":"piercing","name":"Piercing","url":"/api/2014/damage-types/piercing"},"damage_dice":"2d10+10"},{"damage_type":{"index":"fire","name":"Fire","url":"/api/2014/damage-types/fire"},"damage_dice":"4d6"}],"actions":[]},{"name":"Claw","desc":"Melee Weapon Attack: +17 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (2d6 + 10) slashing damage.","attack_bonus":17,"damage":[{"damage_type":{"index":"slashing","name":"Slashing","url":"/api/2014/damage-types/slashing"},"damage_dice":"2d6+10"}],"actions":[]},{"name":"Tail","desc":"Melee Weapon Attack: +17 to hit, reach 20 ft., one target. Hit: 19 (2d8 + 10) bludgeoning damage.","attack_bonus":17,"damage":[{"damage_type":{"index":"bludgeoning","name":"Bludgeoning","url":"/api/2014/damage-types/bludgeoning"},"damage_dice":"2d8+10"}],"actions":[]},{"damage":[],"name":"Frightful Presence","desc":"Each creature of the dragon's choice that is within 120 feet of the dragon and aware of it must succeed on a DC 21 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened 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 Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours.","dc":{"dc_type":{"index":"wis","name":"WIS","url":"/api/2014/ability-scores/wis"},"dc_value":21,"success_type":"none"},"actions":[]},{"name":"Fire Breath","desc":"The dragon exhales fire in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 24 Dexterity saving throw, taking 91 (26d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.","usage":{"type":"recharge on roll","dice":"1d6","min_value":5},"dc":{"dc_type":{"index":"dex","name":"DEX","url":"/api/2014/ability-scores/dex"},"dc_value":24,"success_type":"half"},"damage":[{"damage_type":{"index":"fire","name":"Fire","url":"/api/2014/damage-types/fire"},"damage_dice":"26d6"}],"actions":[]}],"legendary_actions":[{"name":"Detect","desc":"The dragon makes a Wisdom (Perception) check.","damage":[]},{"name":"Tail Attack","desc":"The dragon makes a tail attack.","damage":[]},{"name":"Wing Attack (Costs 2 Actions)","desc":"The dragon beats its wings. Each creature within 15 ft. of the dragon must succeed on a DC 25 Dexterity saving throw or take 17 (2d6 + 10) bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone. The dragon can then fly up to half its flying speed.","dc":{"dc_type":{"index":"dex","name":"DEX","url":"/api/2014/ability-scores/dex"},"dc_value":25,"success_type":"none"},"damage":[{"damage_type":{"index":"bludgeoning","name":"Bludgeoning","url":"/api/2014/damage-types/bludgeoning"},"damage_dice":"2d6+10"}]}],"image":"/api/images/monsters/ancient-red-dragon.png","url":"/api/2014/monsters/ancient-red-dragon","updated_at":"2026-06-02T19:33:15.975Z","forms":[],"reactions":[]}