Legendary Resistance (3/Day)
If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Green Dragon, Ancient
Green Dragon, Ancient 5e reference with CR 22, type, stat block details, token resources, terrain tools, fear hooks, and monster hunt generation.
CR 22DragonLegendaryStat Block + PDFHunt Ready
Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat BlockDownload PDF
Overview
An ancient green dragon with deep green scales darkening to almost black. Its horns are thick and branch like antlers, its spines are long, and moss and lichen may grow on its scales; its eyes are malevolent.
Quick 5e Answer
Green Dragon, Ancient CR, type, stat block, and table tools
Green Dragon, Ancient is a CR 22 dragon for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 21, HP 385 (22d20 + 154), a ready stat block, a downloadable PDF, and connected encounter tools.
CR22
TypeDragon
Stat BlockOfficial SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block
PDF SheetAvailable
AC21
HP385 (22d20 + 154)
Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block
Ancient Green Dragon
Gargantuan, Dragon, Chaotic Evil
Official SRD5e-2024srd-5.2.1-v1PDF Ready
This stat block uses official SRD 5.2.1 content under CC-BY-4.0 attribution.
Armor Class21
Hit Points385 (22d20 + 154)
Challenge22 • 41,000 XP
Proficiency+7
- Speed
- Fly 80 ft., Swim 40 ft., Walk 40 ft.
- Initiative
- +1
- Saving Throws
- Cha +11, Con +14, Dex +8, Wis +10
- Skills
- Insight +10, Stealth +8, Deception +11, Perception +17, Persuasion +11
- Damage Immunities
- Poison
- Senses
- Blindsight 60 ft., Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 27
- Passive Perception
- 27
- Languages
- Draconic
STR27+8
DEX12+1
CON25+7
INT20+5
WIS17+3
CHA19+4
Traits
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: +15, reach 10 ft. Hit: 19 (2d10 + 8) Piercing damage plus elemental damage based on the dragon color.
Claw
Melee Attack Roll: +15, reach 5 ft. Hit: 15 (2d6 + 8) Slashing damage.
Tail
Melee Attack Roll: +15, reach 15 ft. Hit: 17 (2d8 + 8) 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 +15.
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.
Green Dragon, Ancient Token, Portrait, Chatbot, Terrain, Fear Hooks, Hunt Generator, and D&D 5e Resources
Green Dragon, Ancient 5e reference: CR 22 dragon, AC 21, HP 385 (22d20 + 154), 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, Ancient into a focused hunt.
Using Green Dragon, Ancient in play
Green Dragon, Ancient can be used in Forest when you want a CR 22 dragon that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.
Green Dragon, Ancient 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, 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 Forest.
- 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 Green 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.
Green Dragon, Ancient 5e quick FAQ
What CR is Green Dragon, Ancient in D&D 5e?
Green Dragon, Ancient is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 22 dragon.
What type of monster is Green Dragon, Ancient?
Green Dragon, Ancient is listed as a dragon.
Does Green Dragon, Ancient 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, Ancient?
Yes. This page links to Green Dragon, Ancient token, portrait, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and monster hunt tools for fast D&D prep.
Continue building the scene
After choosing Green 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.