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Monster

Glyster

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Official reference · WDMM · 2014

Creature type
Dragon
Size
Huge
Armor class
19 (natural armor)
Hit points
212 (17d12 + 102)
Speed
Walk 40 ft., Fly 80 ft., Swim 40 ft.
Challenge rating
15
Alignment
Lawful Good
Strength
25
Dexterity
10
Constitution
23
Intelligence
16
Wisdom
15
Charisma
19
Passive Perception
22
Saving Throws
dex: +5; con: +11; wis: +7; cha: +9
Skills
insight: +7; perception: +12; stealth: +5
Senses
blindsight 60 ft., darkvision 120 ft.
Languages
Common, Draconic
Immunities
lightning

Traits

Amphibious

Glyster can breathe air and water.

Legendary Resistance (3/Day)

If Glyster fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.

Actions

Multiattack

Glyster can use its Frightful Presence. It then makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.

Bite

Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (2d10 + 7) piercing damage.

Claw

Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d6 + 7) slashing damage.

Tail

Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (2d8 + 7) bludgeoning damage.

Frightful Presence

Each creature of Glyster's choice that is within 120 feet of Glyster and aware of it must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, 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 immune to Glyster's Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours.

Breath Weapons (Recharge 5–6)

Glyster uses one of the following breath weapons.

  • Lightning Breath: Glyster exhales lightning in a 90-foot line that is 5 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC 19 Dexterity saving throw, taking 66 (12d10) lightning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
  • Repulsion Breath: Glyster exhales repulsion energy in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 19 Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the creature is pushed 60 feet away from Glyster.

Change Shape

Glyster magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating no higher than its own, or back into its true form. It reverts to its true form if it dies. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying is absorbed or borne by the new form (Glyster's choice).

In a new form, Glyster retains its alignment, hit points, Hit Dice, ability to speak, proficiencies, Legendary Resistance, lair actions, and Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores, as well as this action. Its statistics and capabilities are otherwise replaced by those of the new form, except any class features or legendary actions of that form.

Legendary action uses: 3. The creature can use one option at the end of another creature’s turn and regains spent uses at the start of its turn.

Legendary actions

Detect

Glyster makes a Wisdom (Perception) check.

Tail Attack

Glyster makes a tail attack.

Wing Attack (Costs 2 Actions)

Glyster beats its wings. Each creature within 10 feet of Glyster must succeed on a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw or take 14 (2d6 + 7) bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone. Glyster can then fly up to half its flying speed.

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