Ancient Solar Dragon: Monster Guide for 5th Edition

A solar dragon (also known as a radiant dragon or a sun dragon) is born in the heart of a star.

It divides its time outside its lair between patrolling its territory and hunting for food.

The dragon has a serpentine body, a pair of ventral limbs ending in longns, nebulous wings that give off light, and gleaming, multicolored scales. It can see clearly even in blindingly bright light.

Gargantuan Dragon, Typically Neutral

Proficiency Bonus: +7
Armor Class: 18 (natural armor)
Hit Points: 425 (23d20 + 184)
Speed: 30 ft., fly 120 ft. (hover)

STR – 28 (+9)
DEX – 15 (+2)
CON – 26 (+8)
INT – 17 (+3)
WIS – 18 (+4)
CHA – 16 (+3)

Saving Throws: Dex +9, Con +15, Wis +11, Cha +10

Skills: Perception +18, Stealth +9

Damage Immunities: radiant

Condition Immunities: blinded

Senses: darkvision 240 ft., passive Perception 28

Languages: Draconic

Challenge: 21 (33,000 XP)

Flyby: The dragon doesn’t provoke opportunity attacks when it flies out of an enemy’s reach.

Legendary Resistance (3/Day): If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.

Nebulous Thoughts: Magical attempts to read the dragon’s mind or glean its thoughts fail automatically.

Siege Monster: The dragon deals double damage to objects and structures.

Unusual Nature: The dragon doesn’t require air.

Actions

Multiattack: The dragon makes one Bite attack and one Tail attack.

Bite: Melee Weapon Attack: +16 to hit, reach 20 ft., one target. Hit: 19 (3d6 + 9) piercing damage plus 10 (3d6) radiant damage.

Tail: Melee Weapon Attack: +16 to hit, reach 20 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (1d8 + 9) bludgeoning damage.

Photonic Breath (Recharge 5–6): The dragon exhales a flashing mote of radiant energy that travels to a point the dragon can see within 240 feet of itself, then blossoms into a 40-foot-radius sphere centered on that point.

Each creature in the sphere must make a DC 23 Constitution saving throw, taking 66 (12d10) radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Legendary Actions

The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below.

Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn.

The dragon regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.

Tail Attack: The dragon makes one Tail attack.

Blinding Brilliance (Costs 2 Actions): The dragon emits magical light in a 30-foot-radius sphere centered on itself.

Each creature in this area must succeed on a DC 23 Wisdom saving throw or be blinded until the end of its next turn.

Frequently Asked Question of Ancient Solar Dragon

Here are some answers to some common questions about this ancient solar dragon;

1. What Is Ancient Solar Dragon In DND?

A solar dragon (also known as a radiant dragon or a sun dragon) is born in the heart of a star.

It divides its time outside its lair between patrolling its territory and hunting for food.

The dragon has a serpentine body, a pair of ventral limbs ending in long ¦ns, nebulous wings that give off light, and gleaming, multicolored scales. It can see clearly even in blindingly bright light.

2. Does Ancient Solar Dragon Do Opportunity Attacks?

The ancient solar dragon doesn’t provoke opportunity attacks when it flies out of an enemy’s reach.

3. Does Ancient Solar Dragon
Can Read Minds?

Magical attempts to read the dragon’s mind or glean its thoughts fail automatically.

4. How Does Ancient Solar Dragon Make Damages?

The ancient solar dragon exhales a flashing mote of radiant energy that travels to a point the dragon can see within 240 feet of itself, then blossoms into a 40-foot-radius sphere centered on that point.

Each creature in the sphere must make a DC 23 Constitution saving throw, taking 66 (12d10) radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one

5. Does Ancient Solar Dragon Takes Legendary Actions?

The ancient solar dragon can take 3 legendary actions. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn.