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Challenge 16: 16

Adult Silver Dragon

Huge dragon, lawful good

Armor Class
19 (natural armor)
Hit Points
243 (18d12+126)
Speed
40 ft., fly 80 ft.
STR
27 (+8)
DEX
10 (+0)
CON
25 (+7)
INT
16 (+3)
WIS
13 (+1)
CHA
21 (+5)
Saving Throws
Dex +5, Con +12, Wis +6, Cha +10
Skills
Arcana +8, History +8, Perception +11, Stealth +5
Damage Immunities
cold
Senses
blindsight 60 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 21
Languages
Common, Draconic
Challenge
16 (15,000 XP)
Proficiency Bonus
+5

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

Actions

Multiattack. The dragon can use its Frightful Presence. It then makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +13 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 19 (2d10 + 8) piercing damage.

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +13 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d6 + 8) slashing damage.

Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +13 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (2d8 + 8) bludgeoning damage.

Frightful Presence. Each creature of the dragon's choice that is within 120 feet of the dragon and aware of it must succeed on a DC 18 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.

Breath Weapons (Recharge 5-6). The dragon uses one of the following breath weapons.

**Cold Breath.** The dragon exhales an icy blast in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 20 Constitution saving throw, taking 58 (13d8) cold damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

**Paralyzing Breath.** The dragon exhales paralyzing gas in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 20 Constitution saving throw or be paralyzed 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.

Change Shape. The dragon magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating no higher than its own, or back into its true form. It reverts to its true form if it dies. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying is absorbed or borne by the new form (the dragon's choice).

In a new form, the dragon retains its alignment, hit points, Hit Dice, ability to speak, proficiencies, Legendary Resistance, lair actions, and Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores, as well as this action. Its statistics and capabilities are otherwise replaced by those of the new form, except any class features or legendary actions of that form.

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.

Detect. The dragon makes a Wisdom (Perception) check.

Tail Attack. The dragon makes a tail attack.

Wing Attack (Costs 2 Actions). The dragon beats its wings. Each creature within 10 ft. of the dragon must succeed on a DC 22 Dexterity saving throw or take 15 (2d6 + 8) bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone. The dragon can then fly up to half its flying speed.

How many for your party

Copies of the adult silver dragon (15,000 XP each) against a party of four characters of the same level. Build mixed fights in the encounter builder.

Number of Adult Silver Dragon for each difficulty, party of four
Party levelEasyMediumHardDeadly
Level 12——12–20
Level 13——12–20
Level 14—1—2–20
Level 15—1—2–20
Level 16—1—2–20
Level 201—23–20

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Questions

What CR is the Adult Silver Dragon?

The Adult Silver Dragon is challenge 16, worth 15,000 XP, with a proficiency bonus of +5.

How many hit points does the Adult Silver Dragon have?

243 hit points (18d12+126), with AC 19 from natural armor.

How many should I use against four 12th-level characters?

Against four level 12 characters, 1 is hard by the encounter XP budget.