Legendary Resistance (3/Day)
If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
White Dragon, Ancient
White Dragon, Ancient 5e reference with CR 20, type, stat block details, token resources, terrain tools, fear hooks, and monster hunt generation.
CR 20DragonLegendaryStat Block + PDFHunt Ready
Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat BlockDownload PDF
Overview
An ancient white dragon whose scales are thick and scarred, taking on shades of gray and ice blue. Its crests and horns have grown long and jagged, and frost clings to its wings; it radiates an aura of bitter cold.
Quick 5e Answer
White Dragon, Ancient CR, type, stat block, and table tools
White Dragon, Ancient is a CR 20 dragon for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 20, HP 333 (18d20 + 144), a ready stat block, a downloadable PDF, and connected encounter tools.
CR20
TypeDragon
Stat BlockOfficial SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block
PDF SheetAvailable
AC20
HP333 (18d20 + 144)
Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block
Ancient White 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 Class20
Hit Points333 (18d20 + 144)
Challenge20 • 25,000 XP
Proficiency+6
- Speed
- Fly 80 ft., Swim 40 ft., Walk 40 ft., Burrow 40 ft.
- Initiative
- +0
- Saving Throws
- Cha +8, Con +14, Dex +6, Wis +7
- Skills
- Stealth +6, Perception +13
- Damage Immunities
- Cold
- Senses
- Blindsight 60 ft., Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 23
- Passive Perception
- 23
- Languages
- Draconic
STR26+8
DEX10+0
CON26+8
INT10+0
WIS13+1
CHA14+2
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: +14, reach 10 ft. Hit: 19 (2d10 + 8) Piercing damage plus elemental damage based on the dragon color.
Claw
Melee Attack Roll: +14, reach 5 ft. Hit: 15 (2d6 + 8) Slashing damage.
Tail
Melee Attack Roll: +14, 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. 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 +14.
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
Freezing Fog
A cloud of white vapor fills a chosen area, chilling creatures inside and obscuring sight.
Jagged Ice
Needles or ridges of ice erupt from floor, wall, or ceiling. Creatures in the area must avoid piercing cold and broken footing.
Killing Slick
A surface flashes over with glassy ice, becoming difficult terrain and threatening to knock creatures prone.
Regional Effects
Hungry Cold
Cold near the lair bites through clothing and shelter faster than weather alone should allow.
Perfect Tracks
Tracks in snow or frost remain unnaturally clear, making prey easier for the dragon to follow.
Frozen Spoilage
Food freezes hard, water skins ice over, and unattended flames gutter blue before dying.
Generate Terrain
Arctic
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Clear • Frozen Lake • Light Snow Cover • Abandoned Camp Remains
Mountain
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Clear • Narrow Pass • Bare Rock • Rope Bridge
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White Dragon, Ancient Token, Portrait, Chatbot, Terrain, Fear Hooks, Hunt Generator, and D&D 5e Resources
White Dragon, Ancient 5e reference: CR 20 dragon, AC 20, HP 333 (18d20 + 144), PDF sheet, token, portrait, terrain, fear hooks, and hunt tools for Arctic,… 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 White Dragon, Ancient into a focused hunt.
Using White Dragon, Ancient in play
White Dragon, Ancient can be used in Arctic, Mountain when you want a CR 20 dragon that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.
White 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 White 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 Arctic, Mountain.
- Works as a CR 20 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 White 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.
White Dragon, Ancient 5e quick FAQ
What CR is White Dragon, Ancient in D&D 5e?
White Dragon, Ancient is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 20 dragon.
What type of monster is White Dragon, Ancient?
White Dragon, Ancient is listed as a dragon.
Does White 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 White Dragon, Ancient?
Yes. This page links to White Dragon, Ancient token, portrait, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and monster hunt tools for fast D&D prep.
Continue building the scene
After choosing White 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.