Dragon Turtle
Monster Manual (2025) p. 103
- Size
- Gargantuan
- Type
- dragon
- Alignment
- neutral
- AC
- 20
- Initiative
- 6
- Hit Points
- 356 (23d20+115)
- Speed
- walk 20 ft., swim 50 ft.
- Saving Throws
- Wis +7, Con +11
- Resistances
- fire
- Senses
- darkvision 120 ft.
- Passive Perception
- 11
- Languages
- Draconic, Primordial (Aquan)
- Challenge
- 17
- Environment
- coastal, underwater
Traits
Proficiency Bonus
+6
Treasure
Any: The monster's treasure hoard can include monetary treasure and any kinds of magic items.
Amphibious
The dragon can breathe air and water.
Actions
Multiattack
The dragon makes three Bite attacks. It can replace one attack with a Tail attack.
Bite
Melee Attack Roll: +13, reach 15 ft. Hit: 23 (3d10 + 7) Piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) Fire damage. Being underwater doesn't grant Resistance to this Fire damage.
Tail
Melee Attack Roll: +13, reach 15 ft. Hit: 18 (2d10 + 7) Bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Huge or smaller creature, it has the Prone condition.
Steam Breath (Recharge 5-6)
Constitution Saving Throw: DC 19, each creature in a 60-foot Cone. Failure: 56 (16d6) Fire damage. Success: Half damage. Failure or Success: Being underwater doesn't grant Resistance to this Fire damage.
recharge
D5
Other data
description
Dragon turtles are mighty creatures with shells large enough to be mistaken for islands and jaws capable of snapping ships like twigs. While some of these aquatic dragons contentedly slumber in the depths, others jealously guard vast territories with their scalding breath and lay claim to anything that sinks into the depths or sails on the waves. Occasionally these dragons agree to aid pirates, aquatic peoples, or oceanic religions in return for contributions to their sunken treasure hoards. Many dragon turtles live in secluded lairs or ruins deep underwater, and they might not be spotted by surface dwellers for generations. Like both their namesakes, dragon turtles can have exceptionally long lives. Some recall the wonders of ages past or remarkable individuals that passed through their realms long ago. Such dragon turtles might be convinced to share their tales or provide guidance through their territories in exchange for treasures they've never glimpsed on the ocean floor.