Legendary Resistance (3/Day)
If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Silver Dragon, Adult
Silver Dragon, Adult 5e reference with CR 16, type, stat block details, token resources, terrain tools, fear hooks, and monster hunt generation.
CR 16DragonLegendaryStat Block + PDFHunt Ready
Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat BlockDownload PDF
Overview
A noble dragon with silvery scales and a sleek, aerodynamic form. It has a beaked snout, a frilled crest, and two backwards‑swept horns; its eyes are blue or silver, and its wings are lined with shining membranes.
Quick 5e Answer
Silver Dragon, Adult CR, type, stat block, and table tools
Silver Dragon, Adult is a CR 16 dragon for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 19, HP 243 (18d12 + 126), a ready stat block, a downloadable PDF, and connected encounter tools.
CR16
TypeDragon
Stat BlockOfficial SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block
PDF SheetAvailable
AC19
HP243 (18d12 + 126)
Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block
Adult Silver Dragon
Huge, Dragon, Good or Neutral
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 Class19
Hit Points243 (18d12 + 126)
Challenge16 • 15,000 XP
Proficiency+5
- Speed
- Fly 80 ft., Walk 40 ft.
- Initiative
- +0
- Saving Throws
- Cha +10, Con +12, Dex +5, Wis +6
- Skills
- Arcana +8, History +8, Stealth +5, Perception +11
- Damage Immunities
- Cold
- Senses
- Blindsight 60 ft., Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 21
- Passive Perception
- 21
- Languages
- Draconic
STR27+8
DEX10+0
CON25+7
INT16+3
WIS13+1
CHA21+5
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: +13, reach 10 ft. Hit: 19 (2d10 + 8) Piercing damage plus elemental damage based on the dragon color.
Claw
Melee Attack Roll: +13, reach 5 ft. Hit: 15 (2d6 + 8) Slashing damage.
Tail
Melee Attack Roll: +13, 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 cold or paralyzing breath. Creatures in the area make a saving throw, taking Cold 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 +13.
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
Cloud Veil
Mist and cloudstuff fill a chosen area, obscuring sight and muffling movement.
Freezing Wind
A blade of cold wind cuts through the lair. Creatures in its path must resist cold damage and forced movement.
Gracious Shelter
The dragon shapes cloud, frost, or stone to create cover, a bridge, or a safe perch for an ally.
Regional Effects
Kindly Weather
Travelers of peaceful intent find storms parting, paths clearing, and cold becoming survivable near the lair.
Cloud Messengers
Cloud shapes resemble faces, wings, or gestures that warn friendly travelers of danger.
Frosted Peace
Predators near the lair are less likely to attack harmless travelers unless provoked or starving.
Generate Terrain
Mountain
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Clear • Narrow Pass • Bare Rock • Rope Bridge
Urban
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Clear • Tight Alleys • Carts and Stalls • Clocktower Base
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Silver Dragon, Adult Token, Portrait, Chatbot, Terrain, Fear Hooks, Hunt Generator, and D&D 5e Resources
Silver Dragon, Adult 5e reference: CR 16 dragon, AC 19, HP 243 (18d12 + 126), PDF sheet, token, portrait, terrain, fear hooks, and hunt tools for Mountain,… 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 Silver Dragon, Adult into a focused hunt.
Using Silver Dragon, Adult in play
Silver Dragon, Adult can be used in Mountain, Urban when you want a CR 16 dragon that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.
Silver 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 Silver 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 Mountain, Urban.
- Works as a CR 16 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 Silver 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.
Silver Dragon, Adult 5e quick FAQ
What CR is Silver Dragon, Adult in D&D 5e?
Silver Dragon, Adult is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 16 dragon.
What type of monster is Silver Dragon, Adult?
Silver Dragon, Adult is listed as a dragon.
Does Silver 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 Silver Dragon, Adult?
Yes. This page links to Silver Dragon, Adult token, portrait, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and monster hunt tools for fast D&D prep.
Continue building the scene
After choosing Silver Dragon, Adult, 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.