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'''[[Yellow Dragon (5e Monster)|Yellow Dragons]]''' are a rare {{SRD5|Chromatic Dragon}} species.

{{5e Monster
|name=Adult Yellow Dragon <!--Creature Name-->
|sorttext=Dragon Yellow Ancient SRD5
|size=Huge <!--Medium, Large, etc.-->
|type=Dragon <!--Dragon, Humanoid, Outsider, Swarm, etc.-->
|swarm= <!--If swarm, size of individual creature in swarm-->
|subtype=Chromatic Dragon <!--Elf, Goblinoid, etc.-->
|align=Chaotic Neutral<!--Lawful Good, Chaotic Evil-->
|ac=24 <!--armor class-->
|acfluff=natural armor <!--reason if given-->
|hp=195 <!--number of hit points-->
|hd=17d12+85 <!--10d8, 4d12, etc.-->
|speed=40 ft., {{srd5lc|Fly}} 120 ft. <!--walking speed in feet, other speed (fly, swim) in feet-->
|str=20
|dex=23
|con=20
|int=18
|wis=20
|cha=18
|saves={{5eDex}} +11, {{5eCon}} +10, {{5eWis}} +10, {{5eCha}} +9
|skills={{SRD5|Perception}} +10, {{SRD5|Stealth}} +11 
|damageresistances= <!--bludgeoning, slashing, piercing-->
|damageimmunity={{srd5lc|Radiant}} <!--damage type; fire, radiant-->
|conditionimmunity= <!--condition; charmed, petrified-->
|senses={{srd5lc|Blindsight}} 120 ft., {{srd5lc|Darkvision}} 120 ft. <!--darkvision 60 feet, Tremorsense 30 feet-->
|perception=20 <!--Passive Perception bonus; +5-->
|languages={{SRD5|Common}}, {{SRD5|Draconic}} <!--Common, Goblin, None, etc.-->
|cr=13 <!--Challenge Rating-->
|xp= <!--Experience points for destroying-->
|qualities=
{{5e Ability|Dexterous|The dragon treats any melee attack as a {{srd5lc|Finesse}} weapon attack.}}

{{5e Ability|Legendary Resistance|limit=3/Day|If the dragon fails a {{srd5lc|Saving Throw}}, it can choose to succeed instead.}}

|actions=
{{5e Ability|Multiattack|the dragon can use its Frightful Presence. It then makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.}}

{{5e Ability|Bite|''{{SRD5|Melee Weapon Attack}}:'' +11 to hit, {{srd5lc|Reach}} 15 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 17 (2d10+6) {{srd5lc|Piercing}} damage plus 4 (1d8) {{srd5lc|Radiant}} damage.}}

{{5e Ability|Claw|''Melee Weapon Attack:'' +11 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 13 (2d6+6) {{srd5lc|Slashing}} damage.}}

{{5e Ability|Tail|''Melee Weapon Attack:'' +11 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 15 (2d8+6) {{srd5lc|Bludgeoning}} damage.}}

{{5e Ability|Frightful Presence|Each creature of the dragon’s choice that is within 120 feet of the dragon and aware of it must succeed on a {{SRD5|DC}} 17 {{SRD5|Wisdom}} saving throw or become {{srd5lc|Frightened}} for 1 {{srd5lc|Minute}}. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its {{srd5lc|Turn}}s, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature’s saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is {{srd5lc|Immune}} to the dragon’s Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours.}}

{{5e Ability|Radiant Breath|limit={{SRD5|Recharge}} 5-6|The dragon exhales radiant beam in a 60-foot {{srd5lc|Line}} that is 5 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC 18 {{SRD5|Dexterity}} saving throw, taking 54 (12d8) radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.}} Creatures that failed the save are also {{srd5lc|Blinded}} for 1 minute.

|reaction=
|legendary=
The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The dragon regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.

{{5e Ability|Detect|The dragon makes a {{SRD5|Wisdom}} ({{SRD5|Perception}}) {{srd5lc|Ability Check|check}}.}}

{{5e Ability|Tail Attack|The dragon makes a tail attack.}}

{{5e Ability|Wing Attack|limit=Costs 2 Actions|The dragon beats its wings. Each creature within 15 feet of the dragon must succeed on a DC 19 Dexterity saving throw or take 13 (2d6+6) bludgeoning damage and be knocked {{srd5lc|Prone}}. The dragon can then fly up to half its flying speed.}}
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Yellow dragons are fully described in the article ''[[Yellow Dragon (5e Monster)]]''.


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{{5e Monsters Breadcrumb}}
[[Category:5e|Dragon Yellow Adult 5e]]
[[Category:User|Dragon Yellow Adult 5e]]
[[Category:5e Dragons|Yellow Adult Dragon 5e]]{{#set: Maturity=Adult}}
[[Category:5e Chromatic Dragons|Yellow Adult Dragon 5e]]
[[Category:5e Yellow Dragons|Adult Yellow Dragon 5e]]
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Alignment	Chaotic Neutral +
Author	Rlyehable +
CRval	13 +
Canon	true +
Challenge Rating	13 +
Experience Points	10,000 +
Features	Dexterous +, Multiattack +, Bite +, Claw +, Tail +, Frightful Presence +, Detect +, Tail Attack +, Legendary Resistance +, Radiant Breath +, Wing Attack + and {{{feature1}}} +
Hit Dice	17d12+85 +
Hit Points	195 +
Identifier	5e Monster +
Legendary Monster	true +
Maturity	Adult +
Rating	Undiscussed +
Size	Huge +
SortText	Dragon Yellow Ancient SRD5 +
Subtype	Chromatic Dragon +
Title	Adult Yellow Dragon +
Type	Dragon +