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Crystal Dragon (Greatwyrm)

Crystal Dragon (Greatwyrm) 5e reference with CR 26, type, stat block details, token resources, terrain tools, fear hooks, and monster hunt generation.

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Overview

A crystal greatwyrm is a radiant gem sovereign, a vast dragon of psychic brilliance and cold clarity that overwhelms lesser minds.

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Crystal Dragon (Greatwyrm) CR, type, stat block, and table tools

Crystal Dragon (Greatwyrm) is a CR 26 dragon for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 23, HP 552 (24d20 + 300), a ready stat block, a downloadable PDF, and connected encounter tools.

CR26
TypeDragon
Stat BlockOriginal 5e-Compatible Stat Block
PDF SheetAvailable
AC23
HP552 (24d20 + 300)

Original 5e-Compatible Stat Block

Crystal Dragon (Greatwyrm)

Gargantuan, Dragon (Gem), Neutral Good

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

Armor Class23
Hit Points552 (24d20 + 300)
Challenge26 β€’ 90,000 XP
Proficiency+8
Speed
Fly 100 ft., Walk 50 ft.
Initiative
+5
Saving Throws
Cha +17, Con +18, Dex +13, Wis +16
Skills
Insight +16, Stealth +13, Perception +24
Damage Resistances
Radiant, Psychic
Damage Immunities
Charmed, Frightened
Condition Immunities
Charmed, Frightened
Senses
Blindsight 120 ft., Truesight 120 ft.; Passive Perception 34
Passive Perception
34
Languages
Common, Draconic, telepathy 240 ft.
STR30+10
DEX20+5
CON30+10
INT26+8
WIS26+8
CHA28+9

Traits

Prismatic Soul

The first time each round the greatwyrm takes Radiant damage, reduce that damage by 30 and one hostile creature within 60 feet takes 15 Radiant damage.

Gem Apex Mind

The greatwyrm has Advantage on Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws.

Actions

Multiattack

The greatwyrm makes three attacks: Bite and two Claws.

Bite

Melee Attack Roll: +18, reach 20 ft. Hit: 36 (4d12 + 10) Piercing damage plus 45 (10d8) Radiant damage.

Claw

Melee Attack Roll: +18, reach 15 ft. Hit: 24 (4d6 + 10) Slashing damage.

Prismatic Breath (Recharge 5-6)

Constitution Saving Throw: creatures in a 120-foot Cone. Failure: 153 (34d8) Radiant damage and the target is Blinded until the end of its next turn. Success: Half damage.

Reactions

Crystal Refraction

When the greatwyrm is targeted by a spell attack, it imposes Disadvantage on the attack roll.

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

Mountain

Base + optional customizer

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

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning β€’ Clear β€’ Frozen Lake β€’ Light Snow Cover β€’ Abandoned Camp Remains
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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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Crystal Dragon (Greatwyrm) Token, Portrait, Chatbot, Terrain, Fear Hooks, Hunt Generator, and D&D 5e Resources

Crystal Dragon (Greatwyrm) 5e reference: CR 26 dragon, AC 23, HP 552 (24d20 + 300), 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 Crystal Dragon (Greatwyrm) into a focused hunt.

Using Crystal Dragon (Greatwyrm) in play

Crystal Dragon (Greatwyrm) can be used in Mountain, Arctic, Extraplanar when you want a CR 26 dragon that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.

Crystal Dragon (Greatwyrm) 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 Crystal Dragon (Greatwyrm) 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 Mountain, Arctic, Extraplanar.
  • Works as a CR 26 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 Crystal Dragon (Greatwyrm) 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.

Crystal Dragon (Greatwyrm) 5e quick FAQ

What CR is Crystal Dragon (Greatwyrm) in D&D 5e?

Crystal Dragon (Greatwyrm) is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 26 dragon.

What type of monster is Crystal Dragon (Greatwyrm)?

Crystal Dragon (Greatwyrm) is listed as a dragon.

Does Crystal Dragon (Greatwyrm) 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 Crystal Dragon (Greatwyrm)?

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