ability_mods:
  cha_mod: 5
  con_mod: 8
  dex_mod: 5
  int_mod: 7
  str_mod: 9
  wis_mod: 8
ac: 46
ac_special: null
automatic_abilities: null
description: Gold dragons are the epitome of metallic dragonkind, unrivaled in their
  strength as well as their wisdom. They command the unwavering reverence of all other
  metallic dragons, who view gold dragons as their leaders and counselors. Golds rival
  the raw power of even red dragons, much to the chagrin of their chromatic cousins,
  and the two races are often regarded as bitter rivals. But despite their incredible
  power, gold dragons are fond of discourse and prefer to talk through solutions to
  problems rather than rely upon brute strength. Long-lived as they are, they necessarily
  take a wide view of all situations and never act without considering all possible
  options and outcomes. Because of this, gold dragons willingly converse with any
  creature that seeks them out, even evil chromatic dragons. Mortals might find this
  behavior strange, considering the longstanding war between chromatic and metallic
  dragons, but dragons know all too well that desperate situations sometimes call
  for drastic alliances. And although gold dragons might consider brief truces with
  their chromatic brethren in the case of world-ending threats, they also know when
  such alliances have run their course.
divine_spells: null
hp: 450
immunities:
- fire
- paralyzed
- sleep
innate_spells:
- level: 10
  name: sunburst
- frequency: gems only
  level: 3
  name: locate
items: null
languages:
- Common
- Draconic
- Dwarven
- Elven
- Gnomish
- Jotun
- Sylvan
level: 20
melee:
- action_cost: One Action
  damage:
    formula: 4d12+17 plus 4d6 fire
    type: piercing
  name: jaws
  to_hit: 38
  traits:
  - fire
  - magical
  - reach 20 feet
- action_cost: One Action
  damage:
    formula: 4d10+17
    type: slashing
  name: claw
  to_hit: 38
  traits:
  - agile
  - magical
  - reach 15 feet
- action_cost: One Action
  damage:
    formula: 4d10+15
    type: slashing
  name: tail
  to_hit: 36
  traits:
  - magical
  - reach 25 feet
- action_cost: One Action
  damage:
    formula: 2d12+15
    type: piercing
  name: horns
  to_hit: 36
  traits:
  - agile
  - magical
  - reach 20 feet
name: Ancient Gold Dragon
perception: 36
proactive_abilities:
- action_cost: Two Actions
  description: ; The dragon breathes a blast of flame in a 50-foot cone that deals
    20d6 fire damage (DC 44 basic Reflex save).</li><li>**Weakening Gas** (arcane,
    necromancy); The dragon breathes a blast of weakening gas. Each creature within
    a 50-foot cone must succeed at a DC 44 Fortitude save or become enfeebled 3 for
    1 minute (or enfeebled 4 on a critical failure).</li></ul>
  name: 'Breath Weapon '
  traits:
  - arcane
  - evocation
  - fire
- action_cost: Two Actions
  description: The gold dragon makes two claw Strikes and one horns Strike in any
    order
  name: Draconic Frenzy
  traits: null
- description: When the gold dragon scores a critical hit with a strike, it recharges
    Breath Weapon.
  name: Draconic Momentum
  traits: null
ranged: null
resistances: null
saves:
  fort: 37
  ref: 34
  will: 39
saves_special:
  fort: null
  ref: null
  will: +1 status to all saves vs. magic
senses:
- darkvision
- scent (imprecise) 80 feet
skills:
  Acrobatics: 29
  Arcana: 31
  Athletics: 35
  Diplomacy: 35
  Medicine: 36
  Religion: 36
  Society: 35
skills_special: null
speed:
- amount: 60
  type: Land
- amount: 200
  type: Fly
- amount: 60
  type: Swim
spell_attack_to_hit: null
spell_dc: null
traits:
- Uncommon
- LG
- Gargantuan
- Dragon
- Fire
type: Creature