A Gold Dragon’s Lair Gold dragons make their homes in out-of-the-way places, where they can do as they please without arousing suspicion or fear. Most dwell near idyllic lakes and rivers, mist-shrouded islands, cave complexes hidden behind sparkling waterfalls, or ancient ruins.

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 .

At your discretion, a legendary (adult or ancient) gold dragon can use the following additional lair action while in its lair: Beguiling Glow. Warm light fills a 30-foot-radius sphere centered on the dragon; each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed by the dragon until initiative count 20 on the next ...

Banish.Charisma Saving Throw: DC 24, one creature the dragon can see within 120 feet.Failure: 24 (7d6) Force damage, and the target has the Incapacitated condition and is transported to a harmless demiplane until the start of the dragon's next turn, at which point it reappears in an unoccupied space of the dragon's choice within 120 feet of the dragon.

Golden scales cover the body of this majestic dragon, and a regal crest of horns arches backward above wise and piercing eyes. True dragons are divided into two broad categories: chromatic and metallic. Chromatic dragons are almost universally evil, seeking only to slake their endless lust for food, treasure, and bloodshed.

Jan 15, 2025 · Wizards of the Coast has revealed the full statblock for the ancient gold dragon, found in the 2025 version of the Dungeons and Dragons Monster Manual. And let’s just say this revamped reptile has truly terrifying potential.

All creatures within 5 feet of the dragon take 1d6 points of fire damage at the beginning of the dragon’s turn. An ancient gold dragon’s aura extends to 10 feet. A great wyrm’s damage increases to 2d6. The dragon can activate or suppress this aura as a free action.

Jan 10, 2025 · On top of the increased basic attack damage, gold dragons have more magical options. Multiattack is more flexible in the new edition, and it shows here. The ancient gold dragon can replace an attack with the use of its Weakening Breath or with a casting of a 4th-level Guiding Bolt that hits for 7d6 and gives an advantage on one of the attacks.