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Cinder Dragon (Young, Spellcaster)

Creature 10 — dragon, fire, primal

CrasherAnvilLANDAERIALdragonfireprimal

Among the largest and fiercest dragons, cinder dragons are typically volatile, demanding respect—even deference—from lesser creatures. Cinder dragons' appearance evokes their flame, often in scales with mixed patterns of red, orange, and yellow. Many cinder dragons dwell in active volcanoes and similarly fiery locales. Cinder dragons prefer treasures that can withstand the heat of their bodies and lairs, with gemstones, gold, and silver common among their hoards.

Source: pathfinder-monster-core-2

Perception +20; darkvision, scent (imprecise) 60 feet; smoke vision
Languages common, draconic, pyric
Skills acrobatics +15, athletics +22, diplomacy +19, intimidation +21, nature +18, stealth +17
Str
+6
Dex
+1
Con
+4
Int
+1
Wis
+2
Cha
+3
AC 29 Fort +21 Ref +17 Will +19
HP 210
Immunities fire, paralyzed, sleep
Weaknesses cold 10
Speed 40 feet, fly 120 feet

Offense

Melee Jaws (fire, magical, reach-10) +23, Damage 1d8 fire plus 2d12+10 piercing
Melee Horn (magical, reach-10) +21, Damage 2d12+14 piercing
Melee Claw (agile, magical) +23, Damage 2d10+10 slashing
Melee Tail (magical, reach-15) +21, Damage 2d12+10 bludgeoning
Melee Wing (agile, magical, reach-10) +21, Damage 2d8+10 slashing

Abilities

Smoke Vision — Smoke doesn't impair a cinder dragon's vision; they ignore the Concealed condition from smoke.
+2 Status to All Saves vs. Primal
Boiling Blood (fire) —
Frightful Presence (aura, emotion, fear, mental) — 90 feet. DC 27 Will
A creature that first enters the area must attempt a Will save.

Regardless of the result of the saving throw, the creature is temporarily immune to this monster's Frightful Presence for 1 minute.

Critical Success The creature is unaffected by the presence.

Success The creature is Frightened 1.

Failure The creature is Frightened 2.

Critical Failure The creature is Frightened 4.
Reactive Strike (Jaws only)
Pyre Breath (fire, primal) — The dragon breathes a blast of flame that deals 9d6 fire damage in a 40-foot cone (DC 29 Reflex save). Creatures that critically fail their save catch fire, taking 2d6 persistent fire damage. The area then fills with black smoke for 1 minute. This has the effects of mist, except it fills the cone's area. The dragon can't use Pyre Breath again for 1d4 rounds.
Stoke the Flames (fire, primal) — The dragon intensifies nearby fires. Every foe within 60 feet that is taking persistent fire damage takes 3d6 fire damage.
Primal Prepared Spells DC 29, attack +21
4th Fire Shield, Mountain Resilience, Wall of Fire
3rd Fireball, Haste
2nd Dispel Magic, Floating Flame, Mist, Revealing Light
1st Cleanse Cuisine, Fear, Ventriloquism
Cantrips (4th) Detect Magic, Ignition, Message, Read Aura, Sigil

WORKS WELL WITH

SniperLAND / AERIALRanged damage adds pressure between breath recharges while the dragon controls the melee reach zone.
SnareLAND / AERIALControl that clusters foes turns the cone breath and its persistent-fire follow-up into a much bigger swing.
WeaverLAND / AERIALA debuffing caster lowering Will saves makes the dragon's frightful presence far more reliable to land.

PUNISHES

✖ clumping✖ low Will✖ sustained melee at reach
Avoid a second Crasher; the encounter's burst-damage spotlight is already filled by the dragon's breath and multi-strike kit.
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