Solar Corona
A hostile creature that starts its turn within 15 feet of the dragon takes 10 (3d6) Fire or Radiant damage, dragon's choice.
Solar Dragon (Ancient)
Solar Dragon (Ancient) 5e reference with CR 21, type, stat block details, token resources, terrain tools, fear hooks, and monster hunt generation.
CR 21DragonStat Block + PDFHunt Ready
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Overview
An ancient solar dragon is a star-born dragon of radiant fire, a colossal astral sovereign whose blinding breath and life-channeling power make it one of Wildspace's most dangerous apex beings.
Quick 5e Answer
Solar Dragon (Ancient) CR, type, stat block, and table tools
Solar Dragon (Ancient) is a CR 21 dragon for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 22, HP 425 (23d20 + 184), a ready stat block, a downloadable PDF, and connected encounter tools.
CR21
TypeDragon
Stat BlockOriginal 5e-Compatible Stat Block
PDF SheetAvailable
AC22
HP425 (23d20 + 184)
Original 5e-Compatible Stat Block
Solar Dragon (Ancient)
Gargantuan, Dragon, Neutral
Original 5e5e-compatiblemonster-almanac-original-v1PDF Ready
This is an original Monster Almanac 5e-compatible stat block, not an official SRD stat block.
Armor Class22
Hit Points425 (23d20 + 184)
Challenge21 • 33,000 XP
Proficiency+7
- Speed
- Fly 100 ft., Walk 50 ft.
- Initiative
- +5
- Saving Throws
- Cha +14, Con +15, Dex +12, Wis +13
- Skills
- Stealth +12, Perception +20
- Damage Resistances
- Fire, Radiant
- Damage Immunities
- Blinded
- Condition Immunities
- Blinded
- Senses
- Blindsight 60 ft., Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 30
- Passive Perception
- 30
- Languages
- Common, Draconic, telepathy 120 ft.
STR30+10
DEX20+5
CON26+8
INT24+7
WIS22+6
CHA24+7
Traits
Starfire Sovereign
The dragon has Advantage on saving throws against being Blinded, Charmed, or Frightened.
Actions
Multiattack
The dragon makes three attacks: Bite and two Claws.
Bite
Melee Attack Roll: +17, reach 20 ft. Hit: 29 (3d12 + 10) Piercing damage plus 31 (7d8) Fire or Radiant damage, dragon's choice.
Claw
Melee Attack Roll: +17, reach 15 ft. Hit: 20 (3d6 + 10) Slashing damage.
Solar Flare Breath (Recharge 5-6)
Dexterity Saving Throw: creatures in a 90-foot Cone. Failure: 117 (26d8) Fire or Radiant damage, dragon's choice, and the target is Blinded until the end of its next turn. Success: Half damage.
Reactions
Radiant Reprisal
When a creature within 60 feet damages the dragon, that creature takes 18 (4d8) Radiant damage.
Generate Terrain
Astral Sea
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Astral Turbulence • Gentle Currents • Drifting Islets • Astral Whirlpool
Extraplanar
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Planar Instability • Warped Paths • Arcane Storm Lines • Planar Anchor
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Solar Dragon (Ancient) Token, Portrait, Chatbot, Terrain, Fear Hooks, Hunt Generator, and D&D 5e Resources
Solar Dragon (Ancient) 5e reference: CR 21 dragon, AC 22, HP 425 (23d20 + 184), PDF sheet, token, portrait, terrain, fear hooks, and hunt tools for Astral… 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 Solar Dragon (Ancient) into a focused hunt.
Using Solar Dragon (Ancient) in play
Solar Dragon (Ancient) can be used in Astral Sea, Extraplanar when you want a CR 21 dragon that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.
Solar Dragon (Ancient) 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 Solar 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 Astral Sea, Extraplanar.
- Works as a CR 21 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 Solar 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.
Solar Dragon (Ancient) 5e quick FAQ
What CR is Solar Dragon (Ancient) in D&D 5e?
Solar Dragon (Ancient) is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 21 dragon.
What type of monster is Solar Dragon (Ancient)?
Solar Dragon (Ancient) is listed as a dragon.
Does Solar Dragon (Ancient) 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 Solar Dragon (Ancient)?
Yes. This page links to Solar Dragon (Ancient) token, portrait, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and monster hunt tools for fast D&D prep.
Continue building the scene
After choosing Solar 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.