Legendary Resistance (3/Day)
If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Silver Dragon, Ancient
Silver Dragon, Ancient 5e reference with CR 23, type, stat block details, token resources, terrain tools, fear hooks, and monster hunt generation.
CR 23DragonLegendaryStat Block + PDFHunt Ready
Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat BlockDownload PDF
Overview
An immense silver dragon whose scales shimmer like moonlight. Its horns are long and swept back, its crest is spined, and its wings are vast; frost clouds billow when it exhales.
Quick 5e Answer
Silver Dragon, Ancient CR, type, stat block, and table tools
Silver Dragon, Ancient is a CR 23 dragon for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 22, HP 487 (25d20 + 225), a ready stat block, a downloadable PDF, and connected encounter tools.
CR23
TypeDragon
Stat BlockOfficial SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block
PDF SheetAvailable
AC22
HP487 (25d20 + 225)
Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block
Ancient Silver Dragon
Gargantuan, 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 Class22
Hit Points487 (25d20 + 225)
Challenge23 • 50,000 XP
Proficiency+7
- Speed
- Fly 80 ft., Walk 40 ft.
- Initiative
- +0
- Saving Throws
- Cha +13, Con +16, Dex +7, Wis +9
- Skills
- Arcana +11, History +11, Stealth +7, Perception +16
- Damage Immunities
- Cold
- Senses
- Blindsight 60 ft., Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 26
- Passive Perception
- 26
- Languages
- Draconic
STR30+10
DEX10+0
CON29+9
INT18+4
WIS15+2
CHA23+6
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: +17, reach 10 ft. Hit: 21 (2d10 + 10) Piercing damage plus elemental damage based on the dragon color.
Claw
Melee Attack Roll: +17, reach 5 ft. Hit: 17 (2d6 + 10) Slashing damage.
Tail
Melee Attack Roll: +17, reach 15 ft. Hit: 19 (2d8 + 10) 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 +17.
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, Ancient Token, Portrait, Chatbot, Terrain, Fear Hooks, Hunt Generator, and D&D 5e Resources
Silver Dragon, Ancient 5e reference: CR 23 dragon, AC 22, HP 487 (25d20 + 225), 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 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, Ancient into a focused hunt.
Using Silver Dragon, Ancient in play
Silver Dragon, Ancient can be used in Mountain, Urban when you want a CR 23 dragon that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.
Silver 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 Silver 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 Mountain, Urban.
- Works as a CR 23 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, 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.
Silver Dragon, Ancient 5e quick FAQ
What CR is Silver Dragon, Ancient in D&D 5e?
Silver Dragon, Ancient is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 23 dragon.
What type of monster is Silver Dragon, Ancient?
Silver Dragon, Ancient is listed as a dragon.
Does Silver 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 Silver Dragon, Ancient?
Yes. This page links to Silver Dragon, Ancient token, portrait, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and monster hunt tools for fast D&D prep.
Continue building the scene
After choosing Silver 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.