Adult Gold Dragon

D&D 2024 monster: Adult Gold Dragon. Source: Monster Manual (2025). challenge rating 17, creature type Dragon (Metallic), Huge size, speed 40 ft., fly 80 ft.... Adult gold dragons act subtly, frequently changing their shape to resemble harmless animals or cultivating personas so they can pass as common people. Gold Dragons Dragons of Hope and Majesty Habitat: Forest, Grassland Treasure: Random Magic Items - Arcana Gold dragons work to make the world a better place. The most powerful of the metallic dragons, these awe-inspiring dragons strive to protect that which is good and bend fate toward a brighter future. Their kind dispositions don't prevent gold dragons from engaging in combat when necessary, though, and they exhale brilliant flames and weakening magic to rout their foes. Gold dragons favor grasslands and pristine forests, frequently dwelling near awe-inspiring natural wonders or guarding monuments from ancient civilizations. In their lairs, gold dragons hoard coins and gems, but they frequently put their treasure to use in pursuit of greater goals. They often use their riches to buy rare lore books, pay informants, or patronize idealistic adventurers. Gold Dragon Lairs Gold dragons make their homes in places of natural and magical wonder. Dragon (Metallic) Huge 40 ft., fly 80 ft., swim 40 ft.