Knight Dragon, Champion

Family: Dragons

Huge dragon, lawful good

Armor Class 21 (+1 plate, shield)
Hit Points 312 (25d12 + 150)
Speed 40 ft., climb 40 ft., fly 80 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
24 (+7)	8 (-1)	22 (+6)	14 (+2)	14 (+2)	20 (+5)

Saving Throws Strength +13, Constitution +12, Wisdom +8, Charisma +11
Skills Athletics +13, Intimidation +11, Perception +8
Damage Resistances radiant
Damage Immunities fire
Condition Immunities charmed, frightened
Senses blindsight 60 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 18
Languages Common, Draconic
Challenge 20 (25,000 XP)

SPECIAL TRAITS

• Knightly Honor. The dragon has advantage on attack rolls against enemies facing it. Otherwise, the dragon has disadvantage on attack rolls.
• Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
• Military Leadership. All allies of the dragon within 60 feet of it that can see or hear the dragon have advantage on attack rolls.
• Sword of the Knight Dragon (1/Turn). When the knight dragon hits a target with a weapon attack, a golden sword appears in the air, revolving around it. Creatures within 5 feet of the knight dragon must succeed on a DC 19 Dexterity saving throw or take 10 slashing damage.

ACTIONS

• Multiattack. The dragon can make three weapon attacks.
• +3 Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +16 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 24 (3d8 + 10) slashing damage.
• Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +13 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 23 (3d10 + 7) piercing damage.
• Holy Fire Breath (Recharges 5-6). The dragon exhales radiant fire in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 19 Dexterity saving throw, taking 32 (9d6) fire damage and 32 (9d6) radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
• Rampaging Fly (Recharge 6). The knight dragon flies 80 feet in a straight line. Up to 10 creatures (of its choice) in that line are pierced by golden weapons that appear below them. Each creature must succeed on a DC 19 Dexterity saving throw or take 70 (20d6) piercing damage.

ABOUT

Knight dragons are brave, heavenly dragons. They are the embodiments of knightly ideals; bravery, goodness, honor, and righteousness.

Fearless Heart. A knight dragon does not fear death and demonstrates its courage when necessary. It does not hesitate to put its life on the line to do what is right.

Heaven’s Knights. A knight dragon is generally raised by angels and other servants of good. The dragon can be seen guarding such servants, accompanying them in their adventures, and protecting holy sites. A knight dragon can also be sent to the worlds of mortals to help those in need.

Martial Dragons. A knight dragon takes immense joy in martial battle and honorable war. It trains for all its life, and is proficient with all armor and weapons.