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=Dragon, True=
The known varieties of true dragons (as opposed to other creatures that have the [[SRD:Dragon Type|dragon type]]) fall into two broad categories: chromatic and metallic. The chromatic dragons are [[SRD:Black Dragon|black]], [[SRD:Blue Dragon|blue]], [[SRD:Green Dragon|green]], [[SRD:Red Dragon|red]], and [[SRD:White Dragon|white]]; they are all evil and extremely fierce. The metallic dragons are [[SRD:Brass Dragon|brass]], [[SRD:Bronze Dragon|bronze]], [[SRD:Copper Dragon|copper]], [[SRD:Gold Dragon|gold]], and [[SRD:Silver Dragon|silver]]; they are all good, usually noble, and highly respected by the wise.

All true dragons gain more abilities and greater power as they age. (Other creatures that have the dragon type do not.) They range in length from several feet upon hatching to more than 100 feet after attaining the status of great wyrm. The size of a particular dragon varies according to age and variety.

A dragon’s metabolism operates like a highly efficient furnace and can metabolize even inorganic material. Some dragons have developed a taste for such fare.

Although goals and ideals vary among varieties, all dragons are covetous. They like to hoard wealth, collecting mounds of coins and gathering as many gems, jewels, and magic items as possible. Those with large hoards are loath to leave them for long, venturing out of their lairs only to patrol the immediate area or to get food. For dragons, there is no such thing as enough treasure. It’s pleasing to look at, and they bask in its radiance. Dragons like to make beds of their hoards, shaping nooks and mounds to fit their bodies. By the time a dragon matures to the age of great wyrm, hundreds of gems and coins may be imbedded in its hide.

All dragons speak Draconic.

===Combat===

A dragon attacks with its powerful claws and bite, and can also use a [[SRD:Breath Weapon|breath weapon]] and special physical attacks, depending on its size. It prefers to fight on the wing, staying out of reach until it has worn down the enemy with [[SRD:Ranged Attack|ranged attacks]]. Older, more intelligent dragons are adept at sizing up the opposition and eliminating the most dangerous foes first (or avoiding them while picking off weaker enemies).

The table below provides space and reach statistics for dragons of various sizes, plus the [[SRD:Natural Weapons|natural weapons]] a dragon of a certain size can employ and the damage those attacks deal.

'''Bite:''' Bite attacks deal the indicated damage plus the dragon’s [[SRD:Strength|Strength]] bonus. A dragon also can use its bite to snatch opponents if it has the [[SRD:Snatch|Snatch]] [[SRD:Feats|feat]].

'''Claw:''' Claw attacks deal the indicated damage plus 1/2 the dragon’s [[SRD:Strength|Strength]] bonus ([[SRD:Round|round]] down). The dragon also can use its claws to snatch opponents if it has the [[SRD:Snatch|Snatch]] [[SRD:Feats|feat]]. Claw attacks are secondary attacks, requiring a –5 penalty on the [[SRD:Attack Roll|attack roll]]. (Many dragons choose the [[SRD:Multiattack|Multiattack]] [[SRD:Feats|feat]] to lessen this penalty to –2).

'''Wing:''' The dragon can slam opponents with its wings, even when flying. Wing attacks deal the indicated damage plus 1/2 the dragon’s [[SRD:Strength|Strength]] bonus ([[SRD:Round|round]] down) and are treated as secondary attacks.

'''Tail Slap:''' The dragon can slap one opponent each [[SRD:Round|round]] with its tail. A tail slap deals the indicated damage plus 1-1/2 times the dragon’s [[SRD:Strength|Strength]] bonus ([[SRD:Round|round]] down) and is treated as a secondary attack.

'''Crush ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' This special attack allows a flying or jumping dragon of at least Huge size to land on opponents as a [[SRD:Standard Actions|standard action]], using its whole body to crush them. Crush attacks are effective only against opponents three or more [[SRD:Size Category|size categories]] smaller than the dragon (though it can attempt normal overrun or [[SRD:Grapple|grapple]] attacks against larger opponents).

A crush attack affects as many creatures as can fit under the dragon’s body. Creatures in the affected area must succeed on a [[SRD:Saving Throw|Reflex save]] ([[SRD:DC|DC]] equal to that of the dragon’s [[SRD:Breath Weapon|breath weapon]]) or be [[SRD:Pinned|pinned]], automatically taking bludgeoning damage during the next [[SRD:Round|round]] unless the dragon moves off them. If the dragon chooses to maintain the pin, treat it as a normal [[SRD:Grapple|grapple attack]]. [[SRD:Pinned|Pinned]] opponents take damage from the crush each [[SRD:Round|round]] if they don’t escape.

A crush attack deals the indicated damage plus 1-1/2 times the dragon’s [[SRD:Strength|Strength]] bonus ([[SRD:Round|round]] down).

'''Tail Sweep ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' This special attack allows a dragon of at least Gargantuan size to sweep with its tail as a [[SRD:Standard Actions|standard action]]. The sweep affects a half-circle with a radius of 30 feet (or 40 feet for a Colossal dragon), extending from an intersection on the edge of the dragon’s space in any direction. Creatures within the swept area are affected if they are four or more [[SRD:Size Category|size categories]] smaller than the dragon. A tail sweep automatically deals the indicated damage plus 1-1/2 times the dragon’s [[SRD:Strength|Strength]] bonus ([[SRD:Round|round]] down). Affected creatures can attempt [[SRD:Saving Throw|Reflex save]]s to take half damage ([[SRD:DC|DC]] equal to that of the dragon’s [[SRD:Breath Weapon|breath weapon]]).

'''[[SRD:Grappling|Grappling]]:''' Dragons do not favor [[SRD:Grappling|grapple attacks]], though their crush attack (and [[SRD:Snatch|Snatch]] [[SRD:Feats|feat]], if they know it) use normal [[SRD:Grappling|grapple rules]]. A dragon can always use its [[SRD:Breath Weapon|breath weapon]] while [[SRD:Grappling|grappling]], as well as its [[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|spells]] and spell-like or [[SRD:Supernatural Ability|supernatural abilities]], provided it succeeds on [[SRD:Concentration Skill|Concentration]] checks.

'''[[SRD:Breath Weapon|Breath Weapon]] ([[SRD:Su|Su]]):''' Using a [[SRD:Breath Weapon|breath weapon]] is a [[SRD:Standard Actions|standard action]]. Once a dragon breathes, it can’t breathe again until 1d4 rounds later. If a dragon has more than one type of [[SRD:Breath Weapon|breath weapon]], it still can breathe only once every 1d4 rounds. A blast from a [[SRD:Breath Weapon|breath weapon]] always starts at any intersection adjacent to the dragon and extends in a direction of the dragon’s choice, with an area as noted on the table below. If the [[SRD:Breath Weapon|breath weapon]] deals damage, creatures caught in the area can attempt [[SRD:Saving Throw|Reflex save]]s to take half damage; the [[SRD:DC|DC]] depends on the dragon’s age and variety, and is given in each individual entry. Saves against nondamaging [[SRD:Breath Weapon|breath weapon]]s use the same [[SRD:DC|DC]]; the kind of [[SRD:Saving Throw|saving throw]] is noted in the variety descriptions. The save [[SRD:DC|DC]] against a [[SRD:Breath Weapon|breath weapon]] is 10 + 1/2 dragon’s [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] + dragon’s [[SRD:Constitution|Con]] modifier.

[[SRD:Breath Weapon|Breath weapon]]s come in two basic shapes, line and cone, whose areas vary with the dragon’s size.

{| class="d20"
|-
|+'''Dragon Breath Weapons'''
|-
! '''Dragon Size'''!! '''Line* (Length)'''!! '''Cone** (Length)'''
|-
| Tiny|| 30 ft.|| 15 ft.
|-class="even"
| Small|| 40 ft.|| 20 ft.
|-
| Medium|| 60 ft.|| 30 ft.
|-class="even"
| Large|| 80 ft.|| 40 ft.
|-
| Huge|| 100 ft.|| 50 ft.
|-class="even"
| Gargantuan|| 120 ft.|| 60 ft.
|-
| Colossal|| 140 ft.|| 70 ft.
|-class="even"
| COLSPAN="3" | *A line is always 5 feet high and 5 feet wide.
|-
| COLSPAN="3" | **A cone is as high and wide as its length.
|}

'''[[SRD:Fear#Frightful Presence (Ex)|Frightful Presence]] ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' A young adult or older dragon can unsettle foes with its mere presence. The ability takes effect automatically whenever the dragon attacks, [[SRD:Charge|charges]], or flies overhead. Creatures within a radius of 30 feet x the dragon’s age category are subject to the effect if they have fewer [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] than the dragon. A potentially affected creature that succeeds on a [[SRD:Saving Throw|Will save]] ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 10 + 1/2 dragon’s [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] + dragon’s [[SRD:Charisma|Cha]] modifier) remains immune to that dragon’s [[SRD:Fear#Frightful Presence (Ex)|frightful presence]] for 24 hours. On a failure, creatures with 4 or less [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] become [[SRD:Panicked|panicked]] for 4d6 rounds and those with 5 or more [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] become [[SRD:Shaken|shaken]] for 4d6 rounds. Dragons ignore the [[SRD:Fear#Frightful Presence (Ex)|frightful presence]] of other dragons.

'''[[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|Spells]]:''' A dragon knows and casts arcane [[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|spells]] as a [[SRD:Sorcerer|sorcerer]] of the level indicated in its variety description, gaining bonus [[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|spells]] for a high [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]] score. Some dragons can also cast [[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|spells]] from the [[SRD:Cleric|cleric]] list or [[SRD:Cleric Domains|cleric domain lists]] as [[SRD:Arcane Spells|arcane spells]].

'''[[SRD:Spell-Like Ability|Spell-Like Abilities]]:''' A dragon’s [[SRD:Spell-Like Ability|spell-like abilities]] depend on its age and variety. It gains the abilities indicated for its age plus all previous ones. Its age category or its [[SRD:Sorcerer|sorcerer]] [[SRD:Caster Level|caster level]], whichever is higher, is the [[SRD:Caster Level|caster level]] for these abilities. The save [[SRD:DC|DC]] is 10 + dragon’s [[SRD:Charisma|Cha]] modifier + [[SRD:Spell Level|spell level]]. All [[SRD:Spell-Like Ability|spell-like abilities]] are usable once per day unless otherwise noted.

'''[[SRD:Damage Reduction|Damage Reduction]] <span class="errata">([[SRD:Su|Su]])</span>:''' Young adult and older dragons have [[SRD:Damage Reduction|damage reduction]]. Their [[SRD:Natural Weapons|natural weapons]] are treated as magic weapons for the purpose of overcoming [[SRD:Damage Reduction|damage reduction]].

'''Immunities ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' All dragons have immunity to ''[[SRD:Sleep|sleep]]'' and [[SRD:Paralysis|paralysis]] effects. Each variety of dragon has immunity to one or two additional forms of attack no matter what its age, as given in its description.

'''[[SRD:Spell Resistance and Spell Immunity#Spell Resistance (Ex)|Spell Resistance]] ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' As dragons age, they become more resistant to [[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|spells]] and [[SRD:Spell-Like Ability|spell-like abilities]], as indicated in the variety descriptions.

'''[[SRD:Blindsight and Blindsense#Blindsense (Ex)|Blindsense]] ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' Dragons can pinpoint creatures within a distance of 60 feet. Opponents the dragon can’t actually see still have [[SRD:Concealment|total concealment]] against the dragon.

'''Keen Senses ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' A dragon sees four times as well a human in shadowy illumination and twice as well in normal light. It also has [[SRD:Darkvision|darkvision]] out to 120 feet.

'''[[SRD:Skills (Creature Statistic)|Skills:]]''' All dragons have [[SRD:Skill Points|skill points]] equal to (6 + [[SRD:Intelligence|Int]] modifier, minimum 1) x ([[SRD:Hit Dice|Hit Dice]] + 3). Most dragons purchase the following skills at the maximum ranks possible: [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]], [[SRD:Search Skill|Search]], and [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]]. The remaining [[SRD:Skill Points|skill points]] are generally spent on [[SRD:Concentration Skill|Concentration]], [[SRD:Diplomacy Skill|Diplomacy]], [[SRD:Escape Artist Skill|Escape Artist]], [[SRD:Intimidate Skill|Intimidate]], [[SRD:Knowledge Skill|Knowledge]] (any), [[SRD:Sense Motive Skill|Sense Motive]], and [[SRD:Use Magic Device Skill|Use Magic Device]] at a cost of 1 skill point per rank. All these skills are considered [[SRD:Class|class]] skills for dragons. (Each dragon has other [[SRD:Class|class]] skills as well, as noted in the variety descriptions.)

'''[[SRD:Feats (Creature Statistic)|Feats:]]''' All dragons have one [[SRD:Feats|feat]], plus additional [[SRD:Feats|feats]] based on [[SRD:Hit Dice|Hit Dice]] just like any other creature. Dragons favor [[SRD:Alertness|Alertness]], [[SRD:Blind-Fight|Blind Fight]], [[SRD:Cleave|Cleave]], [[SRD:Flyby Attack|Flyby Attack]], [[SRD:Hover|Hover]], [[SRD:Improved Initiative|Improved Initiative]], [[SRD:Improved Sunder|Improved Sunder]], [[SRD:Power Attack|Power Attack]], [[SRD:Snatch|Snatch]], [[SRD:Weapon Focus|Weapon Focus]] (claw or bite), [[SRD:Wingover|Wingover]], and any metamagic [[SRD:Feats|feat]] that is available and useful to [[SRD:Sorcerer|sorcerers]].

{| class="d20"
|-
|+ '''Dragon Age Categories'''
|-
! '''Category'''!! '''Age (Years)'''
|-
| 1 Wyrmling|| 0–5
|-class="even"
| 2 Very young|| 6–15
|-
| 3 Young|| 16–25
|-class="even"
| 4 Juvenile|| 26–50
|-
| 5 Young adult|| 51–100
|-class="even"
| 6 Adult|| 101–200
|-
| 7 Mature adult|| 201–400
|-class="even"
| 8 Old|| 401–600
|-
| 9 Very old|| 601–800
|-class="even"
| 10 Ancient|| 801–1,000
|-
| 11 Wyrm|| 1,001–1,200
|-class="even"
| 12 Great wyrm|| 1,201 or more
|}

{| class="d20"
|-
|+'''Dragon Space/Reach, Attacks, and Damage'''
|-
! '''Size'''!! '''Space/Reach*'''!! '''1 Bite'''!! '''2 Claws'''!! '''2 Wings'''!! '''1 Tail Slap'''!! '''1Crush'''!! '''1 Tail Sweep'''
|-
| Tiny|| 2-1/2 ft./0 ft. (5 ft. with bite)|| 1d4|| 1d3|| —|| —|| —|| —
|-class="even"
| Small|| 5 ft./5 ft.|| 1d6|| 1d4|| —|| —|| —|| —
|-
| Medium|| 5 ft./5 ft.|| 1d8|| 1d6|| 1d4|| —|| —|| —
|-class="even"
| Large|| 10 ft./5 ft. (10 ft. with bite)|| 2d6|| 1d8|| 1d6|| 1d8|| —|| —
|-
| Huge|| 15 ft./10 ft. (15 ft. with bite)|| 2d8|| 2d6|| 1d8|| 2d6|| 2d8|| —
|-class="even"
| Gargantuan|| 20 ft./15 ft. (20 ft. with bite)|| 4d6|| 2d8|| 2d6|| 2d8|| 4d6|| 2d6
|-
| Colossal|| 30 ft./20 ft. (30 ft. with bite)|| 4d8|| 4d6|| 2d8|| 4d6|| 4d8|| 2d8
|-class="even"
| COLSPAN="8" | *A dragon’s bite attack has reach as if the creature were one [[SRD:Size Category|size category]] larger. All other attacks are made with the standard reach for the dragon’s size.
|}

===Dragon Overland Movement===

Chromatic and metallic dragons are exceedingly strong flyers and can [[SRD:Cover|cover]] vast distances quickly. A dragon’s overland flying speed is a function of its tactical fly speed, as shown on the table below.

{| class="d20"
|-
|+'''Dragon Overland Flying Speeds'''
|-
!
! colspan="4" | ————— '''Dragon’s Fly Speed —————'''
|-
! !! '''100 feet'''!! '''150 feet'''!! '''200 feet'''!! '''250 feet'''
|-class="even"
| '''One Hour'''||
||
||
||

|-
| Normal|| 15 miles|| 20 miles|| 30 miles|| 40 miles
|-
| Hustle|| 24 miles|| 40 miles|| 60 miles|| 80 miles
|-class="even"
| '''One Day'''||
||
||
||

|-
| Normal|| 120 miles|| 160 miles|| 240 miles|| 320 miles
|}

Dragons do not tire as quickly as other creatures when moving overland on the ground. If a dragon attempts a hustle or a forced march, check for [[SRD:Nonlethal Damage|nonlethal damage]] once every 2 hours instead of every hour.

===Dragonhide===

[[SRD:Craft Skill|Armorsmiths]] can work with the [[SRD:Dragonhide|hides of dragons]] to produce armor or shields of masterwork quality.

==Chromatic Dragons==

Chromatic dragons form the evil branch of dragonkind. They are aggressive, greedy, vain, and nasty.

*[[SRD:Black Dragon|Black Dragon]]
*[[SRD:Blue Dragon|Blue Dragon]]
*[[SRD:Green Dragon|Green Dragon]]
*[[SRD:Red Dragon|Red Dragon]]
*[[SRD:White Dragon|White Dragon]]

==Metallic Dragons==
Metallic dragons make up the good branch of dragonkind, but they are every bit as aggressive as their evil cousins when threatened or challenged. They also tend to be covetous and proud.

*[[SRD:Brass Dragon|Brass Dragon]]
*[[SRD:Bronze Dragon|Bronze Dragon]]
*[[SRD:Copper Dragon|Copper Dragon]]
*[[SRD:Gold Dragon|Gold Dragon]]
*[[SRD:Silver Dragon|Silver Dragon]]

==Epic Dragon==

All epic dragons speak Draconic.

'''Epic Dragon Age Categories '''

{| class="d20"
|-
! !!'''Category '''!!'''Age (Years)'''
|-
|1 ||Wyrmling ||0–10
|-class="even"
|2 ||Very young ||11–30
|-
|3 ||Young ||31–50
|-class="even"
|4 ||Juvenile ||51–100
|-
|5 ||Young adult ||101–200
|-class="even"
|6 ||Adult ||201–400
|-
|7 ||Mature adult ||401–800
|-class="even"
|8 ||Old ||801–1, 200
|-
|9 ||Very old ||1, 201–1, 600
|-class="even"
|10 ||Ancient ||1, 601–2, 000
|-
|11 ||Wyrm ||2, 001–2, 400
|-class="even"
|12 ||Great wyrm ||2, 401+
|}

===Combat===

Epic dragons share all the combat characteristics of standard dragons''.'' Even wyrmling epic dragons are Huge, however, and are capable of making tail sweep and crush attacks. Although there is no [[SRD:Size Category|size category]] larger than Colossal, the oldest epic dragons deal more damage with their attacks than other Colossal dragons, as shown on the Epic Dragon Face and Reach and Epic Dragon Attacks tables below. In addition, the [[SRD:Breath Weapon|breath weapon]] of the oldest epic dragons is a larger cone than most Colossal dragons possess. The size modifier for these dragons remains –8.

;Epic Dragon Space and Reach

{| class="d20"
|-
!'''Size '''!!'''Space/Reach'''
|-
|Huge ||15 ft./10 ft.
|-class="even"
|Gargantuan ||20 ft./15 ft.
|-
|Colossal ||30 ft./20 ft.
|-class="even"
|Colossal+ ||30 ft./20 ft.
|}

;Epic Dragon Attacks

{| class="d20"
|-
!'''Size '''!!'''1 Bite'''!!'''2 Claws'''!!'''2 Wings'''!!'''1 Tail Slap'''!!'''1 Crush'''!!'''1 Tail Sweep'''
|-
|Huge ||2d8||2d6||1d8||2d6||2d8||2d4
|-class="even"
|Gargantuan||4d6||2d8||2d6||2d8||4d6||2d6
|-
|Colossal||4d8||4d6||2d8||4d6||4d8||2d8
|-class="even"
|Colossal+||8d6||4d8||4d6||4d8||8d6||4d6
|}

;Epic Dragon Breath Weapons

{| class="d20"
|-
!'''Size '''!!'''Cone* (Length) '''
|-
|Huge ||50 ft.
|-class="even"
|Gargantuan ||60 ft.
|-
|Colossal ||70 ft.
|-class="even"
|Colossal+ ||80 ft.
|-
|COLSPAN="2" align="left" |* A cone is as high and wide as its length.
|}

Wyrmling epic dragons possess certain abilities that common dragons do not acquire until later in life, including [[SRD:Fear#Frightful Presence (Ex)|frightful presence]], spellcasting, and [[SRD:Spell Resistance|Spell Resistance]] and Spell Immunity (SRD Special Ability). An epic dragon with a [[SRD:Caster Level|caster level]] above 20th gains the Improved Spell Capacity [[SRD:Feats|feat]] as a bonus [[SRD:Feats|feat]] once for every three caster levels above 20th. Any epic dragon can choose epic [[SRD:Feats|feats]] for which it otherwise meets the prerequisites. Epic dragons also have access to dragon [[SRD:Feats|feats]]'','' as well as the additional [[SRD:Feats|feats]] described in this book.

'''[[SRD:Empower Spell|Empower Spell]]-Like Ability:''' An epic dragon can apply the [[SRD:Empower Spell|Empower Spell]] [[SRD:Feats|feat]] to one of its [[SRD:Spell-Like Ability|spell-like abilities]] that it can use at least twice per day. If the dragon has limited use of the [[SRD:Spell-Like Ability|spell-like ability]], the empowered ability uses up two uses of the ability. If the dragon can use the ability at will, there is no cost for empowering the ability. The dragon does not need to specify a [[SRD:Spell-Like Ability|spell-like ability]] when it chooses this [[SRD:Feats|feat]]; it can apply the [[SRD:Feats|feat]] to any [[SRD:Spell-Like Ability|spell-like ability]] it possesses.

'''[[SRD:Maximize Spell|Maximize Spell]]-Like Ability:''' The dragon can apply the [[SRD:Maximize Spell|Maximize Spell]] [[SRD:Feats|feat]] to one of its [[SRD:Spell-Like Ability|spell-like abilities]] that it can use at least three times per day. If the dragon has limited use of the [[SRD:Spell-Like Ability|spell-like ability]], the maximized ability uses up three uses of the ability. If the dragon can use the ability at will, there is no cost for maximizing the ability. The dragon does not need to specify a [[SRD:Spell-Like Ability|spell-like ability]] when it chooses this [[SRD:Feats|feat]]; it can apply the [[SRD:Feats|feat]] to any [[SRD:Spell-Like Ability|spell-like ability]] it possesses.

Epic dragons fly even faster than common dragons, and can [[SRD:Cover|cover]] greater distances.

;Epic Dragon Overland Flying Speeds

{| class="d20"
|-
!
!COLSPAN="3"|————— '''Flight Speed ————— '''
|-
! !!'''250 feet '''!!'''300 feet '''!!'''350 feet '''
|-
!'''One Hour '''!!COLSPAN="3"|
|-
|Normal ||40 miles ||50 miles ||60 miles
|-
|Hustle ||80 miles ||100 miles ||120 miles
|-
|COLSPAN="4"|
|-
!'''One Day '''!!COLSPAN="3"|
|-
|Normal ||320 miles ||400 miles ||480 miles
|}

Except as noted here, epic dragons conform to the general information that applies to all dragons given.

* [[SRD:Force Dragon|Force Dragon]]
* [[SRD:Prismatic Dragon|Prismatic Dragon]]

=ADVANCED DRAGON=

The standard advancement rules allow [[SRD:Dragon|dragons]] theoretically infinite progression even beyond the stage of great wyrm. The following rules let dragons improve more than their [[SRD:Hit Dice|Hit Dice]] as they progress to epic heights of power.

'''Age Category:''' A standard dragon gains one “virtual age category” for every 3 [[SRD:Hit Dice|Hit Dice]] it gains beyond the great wyrm stage. Abilities that function once per day per age category or otherwise use the dragon’s age category as part of a calculation use this adjusted number. Epic dragons gain one age category per 5 [[SRD:Hit Dice|Hit Dice]] beyond great wyrm.

'''Size:''' One important element of dragon advancement is increasing size. The dragons that don’t reach Colossal size by the great wyrm stage can never reach it according to the standard advancement rules. When advancing a dragon, consider its basic size group: lesser ([[SRD:White Dragon|white]], [[SRD:Black Dragon|black]], [[SRD:Brass Dragon|brass]], and [[SRD:Copper Dragon|copper]] dragons), ordinary ([[SRD:Green Dragon|green]], [[SRD:Blue Dragon|blue]], and [[SRD:Bronze Dragon|bronze]] dragons), greater ([[SRD:Silver Dragon|silver]], [[SRD:Red Dragon|red]], and [[SRD:Gold Dragon|gold]]), or epic ([[SRD:Force Dragon|force]] and [[SRD:Prismatic Dragon|prismatic]]). A dragon that is Tiny as a wyrmling is in the lesser group, a dragon that is Small as a wyrmling and never reaches Colossal size is in the ordinary group, and a dragon that is Small to Large as a wyrmling and reaches Colossal by the great wyrm stage is in the greater group. A lesser dragon becomes Colossal when it gains two age categories (6 [[SRD:Hit Dice|Hit Dice]]) beyond great wyrm. It increases to Colossal+ when it gains an additional four age categories (12 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]]). An ordinary dragon becomes Colossal when it gains one age category (3 [[SRD:Hit Dice|Hit Dice]]) beyond great wyrm. It increases to Colossal+ when it gains an additional four age categories (12 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]]). A greater dragon becomes Colossal+ when it gains four age categories (12 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]]) more than it needed to reach the Colossal size.

Epic dragons, already Colossal+ by the time they reach the great wyrm stage, do not increase in size thereafter. Use the information presented under the epic dragon entry, below, to determine the statistics of a Colossal+ dragon.

'''[[SRD:Armor Class|Armor Class:]]''' A dragon’s [[SRD:Armor Class|natural armor]] bonus increases by +1 for every [[SRD:Hit Dice|Hit Die]] it gains beyond the great wyrm stage. (This rule applies for lesser dragon advancement as well, since [[SRD:Armor Class|natural armor]] and [[SRD:Hit Dice|Hit Dice]] always increase at the same rate.)

'''[[SRD:Breath Weapon|Breath Weapon]]:''' If a dragon’s [[SRD:Breath Weapon|breath weapon]] deals damage, the damage typically increases by 2 dice for every virtual age category the dragon gains. The two exceptions among standard dragons are the [[SRD:Brass Dragon|brass]] and [[SRD:White Dragon|white]] dragons, whose [[SRD:Breath Weapon|breath weapon]] damage increases by only 1 die per age category. The [[SRD:Saving Throw|saving throw]] [[SRD:DC|DC]] against a dragon’s [[SRD:Breath Weapon|breath weapon]] remains 10 + 1/2 the dragon’s [[SRD:Hit Dice|Hit Dice]] + its [[SRD:Constitution|Constitution]] modifier.

'''[[SRD:Spell Resistance and Spell Immunity|Spell Resistance]]:''' For standard advanced dragons, [[SRD:Spell Resistance and Spell Immunity|spell resistance]] increases by 2 per additional age category. For epic dragons, [[SRD:Spell Resistance and Spell Immunity|spell resistance]] increases by 3 (for force dragons) or 6 (for prismatic dragons) per additional age category.

'''Move:''' When a dragon becomes Colossal, its fly speed increases by 50 feet and its maneuverability becomes clumsy. When it reaches Colossal+, its fly speed increases by another 50 feet, and its maneuverability remains clumsy. A dragon’s land speed and other special movement s (swim, burrow, and so on) do not change.

'''Ability Scores:''' A great wyrm’s [[SRD:Strength|Strength]] and [[SRD:Constitution|Constitution]] scores both increase by +2 for every virtual age category the dragon gains. Its [[SRD:Dexterity|Dexterity]] remains unchanged. Its [[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]], [[SRD:Wisdom|Wisdom]], and [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]] increase by +2 for every two age categories the dragon gains.

'''Special: ''' Dragons do not gain additional [[SRD:Spell-Like Ability|spell-like abilities]], but their [[SRD:Damage Reduction|damage reduction]] continues to increase as they gain [[SRD:Hit Dice|Hit Dice]]. For most dragons (the exceptions being the force and prismatic dragons), the great wyrm’s [[SRD:Damage Reduction|damage reduction]] increases to 15/epic after exceeding the great wyrm age category and the dragon’s [[SRD:Natural Weapons|natural weapons]] count as epic weapons for the purposes of bypassing [[SRD:Damage Reduction|damage reduction]].

[[SRD:Force Dragon|Force]] and [[SRD:Prismatic Dragon|prismatic]] dragons have the following DR progression: wyrmling 10/magic, young 15/magic, young adult 15/epic, mature adult 20/epic, very old 25/epic.

''[[SRD:Caster Level|Caster Level]]:'' A great wyrm’s [[SRD:Caster Level|caster level]] increases by 2 for every virtual age category the dragon gains. As with the epic dragons described later, advanced dragons gain the Improved Spell Capacity [[SRD:Feats|feat]] as a bonus [[SRD:Feats|feat]] once for every three caster levels above 20th.

'''[[SRD:Feats|Feats]]:''' Like ordinary dragons, advanced dragons receive one [[SRD:Feats|feat]] for every 3 [[SRD:Hit Dice|Hit Dice]] they have. [[SRD:Feats|Feats]] gained after the dragon attains great wyrm status can be epic [[SRD:Feats|feats]].

'''Challenge Rating:''' For standard dragons, [[SRD:CR|CR]] increases by 2 per additional age category. For epic dragons, [[SRD:CR|CR]] increases by 3 per additional age category. All other dragon statistics are as presented for dragons in general and specific dragon varieties.

==Wikipedia Entries==

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon Dragon]

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