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Amethyst Dragon (Ancient)

Amethyst Dragon (Ancient) 5e reference with CR 23, type, stat block details, token resources, terrain tools, fear hooks, and monster hunt generation.

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Overview

An ancient amethyst dragon is a gargantuan gem dragon of crushing force and cosmic calm, a near-mythic thinker capable of treating battle like celestial geometry.

Quick 5e Answer

Amethyst Dragon (Ancient) CR, type, stat block, and table tools

Amethyst Dragon (Ancient) is a CR 23 dragon for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 22, HP 444 (24d20 + 192), a ready stat block, a downloadable PDF, and connected encounter tools.

CR23
TypeDragon
Stat BlockOriginal 5e-Compatible Stat Block
PDF SheetAvailable
AC22
HP444 (24d20 + 192)

Original 5e-Compatible Stat Block

Amethyst Dragon (Ancient)

Gargantuan, Dragon (Gem), Neutral

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This is an original Monster Almanac 5e-compatible stat block, not an official SRD stat block.

Armor Class22
Hit Points444 (24d20 + 192)
Challenge23 β€’ 50,000 XP
Proficiency+7
Speed
Fly 80 ft., Walk 40 ft.
Initiative
+5
Saving Throws
Cha +14, Con +15, Dex +12, Wis +13
Skills
Stealth +12, Perception +20
Damage Resistances
Force
Senses
Blindsight 60 ft., Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 30
Passive Perception
30
Languages
Common, Draconic, telepathy 120 ft.
STR30+10
DEX20+5
CON26+8
INT24+7
WIS22+6
CHA24+7

Traits

Gravity Sovereign

The dragon has Advantage on saving throws against being pushed, pulled, knocked Prone, or restrained.

Gem Mind

The dragon has Advantage on saving throws against being Charmed or Frightened.

Actions

Multiattack

The dragon makes three attacks: Bite and two Claws.

Bite

Melee Attack Roll: +17, reach 20 ft. Hit: 29 (3d12 + 10) Piercing damage plus 36 (8d8) Force damage.

Claw

Melee Attack Roll: +17, reach 15 ft. Hit: 20 (3d6 + 10) Slashing damage.

Gravitic Breath (Recharge 5-6)

Strength Saving Throw: creatures in a 90-foot Cone. Failure: 135 (30d8) Force damage and the target is pushed or pulled 40 feet, dragon's choice. Success: Half damage.

Reactions

Gravity Shear

When a creature within 90 feet moves, the dragon can reduce that movement by 30 feet until the end of that turn.

Legal Attribution

Original Monster Almanac compatible game statistics. This entry is designed for 5e-style tabletop play and does not reproduce closed-book stat block text.

Generated by Monster Almanac. This is original compatible game content, not an official SRD stat block.

License: Monster Almanac Original Compatible Content

Generate Terrain

Coastal

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning β€’ Clear β€’ Sandy Beach β€’ Low Tide β€’ Shipwreck
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Mountain

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning β€’ Clear β€’ Narrow Pass β€’ Bare Rock β€’ Rope Bridge
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Extraplanar

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning β€’ Planar Instability β€’ Warped Paths β€’ Arcane Storm Lines β€’ Planar Anchor
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Amethyst Dragon (Ancient) Token, Portrait, Chatbot, Terrain, Fear Hooks, Hunt Generator, and D&D 5e Resources

Amethyst Dragon (Ancient) 5e reference: CR 23 dragon, AC 22, HP 444 (24d20 + 192), PDF sheet, token, portrait, terrain, fear hooks, and hunt tools for… This page is part of the complete Monster Almanac stat block library. It includes a original 5e-compatible stat block with a downloadable PDF sheet, plus connected prep tools. Use this Monster Almanac page to move from search result to table prep: read the quick 5e reference, open the stat block, download the PDF when available, generate a token or portrait prompt, build matching terrain, create a monster-bound fear hook, and turn Amethyst Dragon (Ancient) into a focused hunt.

Using Amethyst Dragon (Ancient) in play

Amethyst Dragon (Ancient) can be used in Coastal, Mountain, Extraplanar when you want a CR 23 dragon that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.

Amethyst Dragon (Ancient) works well as a supporting threat, recurring danger, or encounter-building piece inside a larger scene.

The attached original 5e-compatible stat block gives you a table-ready rules reference, and the PDF button keeps the sheet easy to print or save before the session.

This makes Amethyst Dragon (Ancient) useful not only as a monster reference, but also as a scene-shaping piece for travel danger, dungeon pressure, wilderness discovery, or a stronger narrative threat.

Why this monster is useful

  • Fits naturally into Coastal, Mountain, Extraplanar.
  • Works as a CR 23 option for encounter building and pacing.
  • Connects directly with a stat block, downloadable PDF, portrait, token, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and hunt resources.
  • Helps game masters move from reference to actual tabletop use more quickly.

Quick ideas for scene building

  • Use Amethyst Dragon (Ancient) as a wandering threat tied to the local environment.
  • Pair the monster with terrain from the environments shown above.
  • Add an NPC witness, hunter, scholar, survivor, or fearful character to frame the danger.
  • Open the chatbot resource to give the creature more roleplay or lore flavor.
  • Use the hunt generator to turn this monster into a focused adventure hook.

Amethyst Dragon (Ancient) 5e quick FAQ

What CR is Amethyst Dragon (Ancient) in D&D 5e?

Amethyst Dragon (Ancient) is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 23 dragon.

What type of monster is Amethyst Dragon (Ancient)?

Amethyst Dragon (Ancient) is listed as a dragon.

Does Amethyst Dragon (Ancient) have a 5e stat block?

Yes. This page includes a original 5e-compatible stat block and a downloadable PDF sheet.

Can I generate a token or hunt for Amethyst Dragon (Ancient)?

Yes. This page links to Amethyst Dragon (Ancient) token, portrait, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and monster hunt tools for fast D&D prep.