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Green Dragon, Adult

Green Dragon, Adult 5e reference with CR 15, type, stat block details, token resources, terrain tools, fear hooks, and monster hunt generation.

CR 15DragonLegendaryStat Block + PDFHunt Ready
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Overview

A large forest dragon with emerald‑green scales and sweeping horns. Its head features a crown of leaf‑like frills, its snout ends in a thorny ridge, and its wings have green membranes; it smells of resin and decay.

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Green Dragon, Adult CR, type, stat block, and table tools

Green Dragon, Adult is a CR 15 dragon for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 19, HP 207 (18d12 + 90), a ready stat block, a downloadable PDF, and connected encounter tools.

CR15
TypeDragon
Stat BlockOfficial SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block
PDF SheetAvailable
AC19
HP207 (18d12 + 90)

Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block

Adult Green Dragon

Huge, Dragon, Chaotic Evil

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This stat block uses official SRD 5.2.1 content under CC-BY-4.0 attribution.

Armor Class19
Hit Points207 (18d12 + 90)
Challenge15 • 13,000 XP
Proficiency+5
Speed
Fly 80 ft., Swim 40 ft., Walk 40 ft.
Initiative
+1
Saving Throws
Cha +8, Con +10, Dex +6, Wis +7
Skills
Insight +7, Stealth +6, Deception +8, Perception +12, Persuasion +8
Damage Immunities
Poison
Senses
Blindsight 60 ft., Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 22
Passive Perception
22
Languages
Draconic
STR23+6
DEX12+1
CON21+5
INT18+4
WIS15+2
CHA17+3

Traits

Legendary Resistance (3/Day)

If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.

Draconic Senses

The dragon has blindsight, darkvision, and keen awareness.

Actions

Multiattack

The dragon can use Frightful Presence. It then makes three attacks: one Bite and two Claw attacks.

Bite

Melee Attack Roll: +11, reach 10 ft. Hit: 17 (2d10 + 6) Piercing damage plus elemental damage based on the dragon color.

Claw

Melee Attack Roll: +11, reach 5 ft. Hit: 13 (2d6 + 6) Slashing damage.

Tail

Melee Attack Roll: +11, reach 15 ft. Hit: 15 (2d8 + 6) Bludgeoning damage.

Frightful Presence

Wisdom Saving Throw: each creature of the dragon choice within 120 feet. Failure: The target has the Frightened condition for 1 minute.

Breath Weapon (Recharge 5-6)

The dragon exhales a cone of poison. Creatures in the area make a saving throw, taking Poison damage on a failure or half as much on a success.

Legendary Actions

Detect

The dragon makes a Wisdom (Perception) check.

Tail Attack

The dragon makes one Tail attack with attack bonus +11.

Wing Attack (Costs 2 Actions)

The dragon beats its wings. Nearby creatures must make a Dexterity saving throw or take Bludgeoning damage and fall Prone. The dragon can then fly up to half its flying speed.

Lair Actions

Poison Fog

A low green fog creeps through a chosen area. Creatures within it must resist poison damage and blurred sight.

Twisting Vines

Roots and vines lash from the ground or walls, turning an area into difficult terrain and threatening to restrain intruders.

Whispering Canopy

Leaves and branches hiss with false voices. A creature the dragon can see must resist fear, confusion, or hesitation until the next round.

Regional Effects

Listening Woods

Birds, insects, and leaves seem to carry conversations toward the dragon, making secrets hard to keep outdoors.

Poisoned Plenty

Fruit, mushrooms, and clear pools near the lair look healthy but can sicken the careless.

Paths That Lie

Forest trails bend back on themselves or lead travelers toward places the dragon wants watched.

Legal Attribution

This work includes material from the System Reference Document 5.2.1 (“SRD 5.2.1”) by Wizards of the Coast LLC, available at https://www.dndbeyond.com/srd. The SRD 5.2.1 is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, available at https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode.

This stat block includes SRD 5.2.1 material licensed under CC-BY-4.0. Include the required SRD 5.2.1 attribution in generated PDFs.

License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International

Generate Terrain

Forest

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning • Clear • Open Canopy • Exposed Roots • Ruined Shrine
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Green Dragon, Adult Token, Portrait, Chatbot, Terrain, Fear Hooks, Hunt Generator, and D&D 5e Resources

Green Dragon, Adult 5e reference: CR 15 dragon, AC 19, HP 207 (18d12 + 90), PDF sheet, token, portrait, terrain, fear hooks, and hunt tools for Forest. This page is part of the complete Monster Almanac stat block library. It includes a official srd 5.2.1 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 Green Dragon, Adult into a focused hunt.

Using Green Dragon, Adult in play

Green Dragon, Adult can be used in Forest when you want a CR 15 dragon that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.

Green Dragon, Adult is especially strong as a centerpiece threat, boss fight, regional terror, or memorable capstone encounter.

The attached official srd 5.2.1 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 Green Dragon, Adult 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 Forest.
  • Works as a CR 15 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 Green Dragon, Adult 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.

Green Dragon, Adult 5e quick FAQ

What CR is Green Dragon, Adult in D&D 5e?

Green Dragon, Adult is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 15 dragon.

What type of monster is Green Dragon, Adult?

Green Dragon, Adult is listed as a dragon.

Does Green Dragon, Adult have a 5e stat block?

Yes. This page includes a official srd 5.2.1 stat block and a downloadable PDF sheet.

Can I generate a token or hunt for Green Dragon, Adult?

Yes. This page links to Green Dragon, Adult token, portrait, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and monster hunt tools for fast D&D prep.