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Sapphire Dragon (Ancient)
Sapphire Dragon (Ancient) 5e reference with CR 22, type, stat block details, token resources, terrain tools, fear hooks, and monster hunt generation.
CR 22DragonStat Block + PDFHunt Ready
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Overview
An ancient sapphire dragon is a gargantuan gem dragon of brutal mental force and perfect battlefield discipline, ruling deep domains like a living siege doctrine.
Quick 5e Answer
Sapphire Dragon (Ancient) CR, type, stat block, and table tools
Sapphire Dragon (Ancient) is a CR 22 dragon for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 22, HP 425 (23d20 + 184), a ready stat block, a downloadable PDF, and connected encounter tools.
CR22
TypeDragon
Stat BlockOriginal 5e-Compatible Stat Block
PDF SheetAvailable
AC22
HP425 (23d20 + 184)
Original 5e-Compatible Stat Block
Sapphire Dragon (Ancient)
Gargantuan, Dragon (Gem), Lawful Neutral
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This is an original Monster Almanac 5e-compatible stat block, not an official SRD stat block.
Armor Class22
Hit Points425 (23d20 + 184)
Challenge22 • 41,000 XP
Proficiency+7
- Speed
- Fly 80 ft., Walk 40 ft., Burrow 40 ft.
- Initiative
- +5
- Saving Throws
- Cha +13, Con +15, Dex +12, Wis +13
- Skills
- Stealth +12, Perception +20
- Damage Resistances
- Thunder
- Senses
- Blindsight 60 ft., Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 30
- Passive Perception
- 30
- Languages
- Common, Draconic, telepathy 120 ft.
STR29+9
DEX20+5
CON26+8
INT24+7
WIS22+6
CHA22+6
Traits
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: +16, reach 20 ft. Hit: 28 (3d12 + 9) Piercing damage plus 31 (7d8) Thunder damage.
Claw
Melee Attack Roll: +16, reach 15 ft. Hit: 19 (3d6 + 9) Slashing damage.
Thunder Pulse (Recharge 5-6)
Constitution Saving Throw: creatures in a 90-foot Cone. Failure: 126 (28d8) Thunder damage and the target is pushed 40 feet. Success: Half damage and no push.
Reactions
Resonant Rebuff
When hit by a melee attack, the dragon deals 18 (4d8) Thunder damage to the attacker and pushes it 10 feet.
Generate Terrain
Underdark
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Subterranean Draft • Fungal Forests • Spore Fields • Fungal Tower
Dungeon
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Subterranean Draft • Tight Corridors • Cracked Tiles • Iron Portcullis
Desert
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Clear • Rolling Dunes • Rocky Outcrops • Giant Bones
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Sapphire Dragon (Ancient) Token, Portrait, Chatbot, Terrain, Fear Hooks, Hunt Generator, and D&D 5e Resources
Sapphire Dragon (Ancient) 5e reference: CR 22 dragon, AC 22, HP 425 (23d20 + 184), 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 Sapphire Dragon (Ancient) into a focused hunt.
Using Sapphire Dragon (Ancient) in play
Sapphire Dragon (Ancient) can be used in Underdark, Dungeon, Desert when you want a CR 22 dragon that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.
Sapphire 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 Sapphire 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 Underdark, Dungeon, Desert.
- Works as a CR 22 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 Sapphire 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.
Sapphire Dragon (Ancient) 5e quick FAQ
What CR is Sapphire Dragon (Ancient) in D&D 5e?
Sapphire Dragon (Ancient) is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 22 dragon.
What type of monster is Sapphire Dragon (Ancient)?
Sapphire Dragon (Ancient) is listed as a dragon.
Does Sapphire 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 Sapphire Dragon (Ancient)?
Yes. This page links to Sapphire Dragon (Ancient) token, portrait, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and monster hunt tools for fast D&D prep.
Continue building the scene
After choosing Sapphire Dragon (Ancient), the next step is usually to connect the monster with a place, an encounter shape, a supporting cast, or a character who fears it. Use the tools below to keep building without leaving the Monster Almanac workflow.