Gold Dragon

A metallic dragon that can be found in any climate, often disguised as another creature.

Hit Dice 11** (49hp)
Armor Class 21
Attacks +8: 2 @ 2d4 (claw) & 1 @ 6d6 (bite), or breath
Movement 30’ / 80’ flying
Saving Throws D6 W7 P8 B8 S10 (11)
Morale 10
Alignment Lawful
XP 2700
  • Always leads with breath weapon for attack.

  • Will surrender if subdued (reduced to 0 hp by nonlethal attacks).

  • Based on age, size could vary by up to 3 HD.

  • 100% chance can speak and use arcane magic, knowing 1d4 1st level spells, 1d4 2nd level spells, and 1d4 3rd level spells.

  • 5% chance of sleeping (-2 AC while asleep).

  • Can assume the form of nearly any creature of the same size or smaller, including humanoids.

Breath Weapons

Spews multiple breath weapons from mouth.

  • Cloud of chlorine gas.
    • 50’ long, 40’ wide, 20’ high.
    • All caught in area take damage equal to dragon’s current hit points, Save vs Blasts for half.
  • 90’ cone of fire.
    • 2’ wide at the mouth, 30’ wide at far end.
    • All caught in area take damage equal to dragon’s current hit points, Save vs Blasts for half.
  • Can be used up to 3x per day total.
  • Immune to own breath weapons, automatically saves vs related attacks.