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Magma Archdragon

Magma dragons represent a brash and volatile aspect of dragonkind. Territorial and unpredictable, magma dragons are known for protecting their hunting grounds with a fierce and proud demeanor that brooks no challengers. Passionate in the extreme, magma dragons in their draconic forms can often seem utterly bestial, impulsively jumping at threats and challenges with a wild abandon, but this belies an intellect that many underestimate.

Recall Knowledge - Dragon (Arcana): DC 47
Unspecific Lore: DC 45
Specific Lore: DC 42

Elite | Normal | Weak
Proficiency without Level

Changes from being Elite are marked in red below.
NOTE: The +2 damage bonus to non-strike offensive abilities (+4 if the ability is limited, such as spells) is NOT factored in.

Elite Magma ArchdragonCreature 22

Rare Gargantuan Dragon Fire Primal 
Source Draconic Codex pg. 141
Perception +40; darkvision, scent (imprecise) 60 feet
Languages Common, Draconic, Petran, Pyric, Sakvroth
Skills Acrobatics +36, Athletics +45, Deception +36, Intimidation +42, Nature +36, Stealth +36, Survival +38
Str +10, Dex +6, Con +8, Int +6, Wis +6, Cha +8
AC 48; Fort +41, Ref +34, Will +37; +1 status to all saves vs. magic
HP 480; Immunities fire, paralyzed, sleep; Weaknesses cold 20
Frightful Presence (aura, emotion, fear, mental) 90 feet, DC 46Wing Deflection [reaction] Trigger The dragon is targeted with an attack; Effect The dragon raises a wing, gaining a +2 circumstance bonus to AC against the triggering attack. If the dragon is Flying, they descend 10 feet after the attack.
Speed 50 feet, burrow 50 feet, fly 200 feet; magma burrow
Melee [one-action] jaws +42 [+37/+32] (magical, reach 20 feet), Damage 4d8+2+20 piercing plus 3d6 fireMelee [one-action] claw +42 [+38/+34] (agile, magical, reach 15 feet), Damage 4d10+2+20 slashingMelee [one-action] tail +40 [+35/+30] (magical, reach 25 feet), Damage 4d12+2+20 bludgeoningMelee [one-action] horn +40 [+35/+30] (magical, reach 20 feet), Damage 3d10+2+20 piercingPrimal Innate Spells DC 46, attack +38 (+4 dmg); 9th breathe fire (at will), fireball, wall of fire (at will); Cantrips (9th) ignition
Cataclysm [three-actions] (concentrate, fire, primal) Frequency once per day; Effect The magma archdragon releases its primal fury in full. Magma rips from the ground in a 30-foot burst within 240 feet. Each creature in the area takes 14d6 fire damage and 4d12 bludgeoning damage, with a DC 46 basic Reflex save.Change Shape [one-action] (concentrate, polymorph, primal) The dragon takes on the appearance of a Medium humanoid. This does not change their Speed or their attack and damage bonuses with their Strikes but might change the type their Strikes deal (typically to bludgeoning).Draconic Frenzy [two-actions] The dragon makes two claw Strikes and one horn Strike in any order.Draconic Momentum The dragon recharges their Pyroclastic Breath whenever they score a critical hit with a Strike.Magma Burrow A magma dragon's burrow Speed functions only when the dragon is Burrowing through magma or molten lavaMagma Tomb [two-actions] (fire, primal) Frequency once per day; Effect The dragon spits a molten boulder at a target within 120 feet. This deals 14d6 fire damage and 6d12 bludgeoning damage, with a DC 46 basic Reflex save. If the creature fails its save, it's encased in magma that instantly cools and has Hardness 12, HP 50, and BT 25. The encased creature can't breathe and is restrained (Escape DC 46).Pyroclastic Breath [two-actions] (fire, primal) The dragon breathes a blast of magma that deals 11d6 fire damage and 6d12 bludgeoning damage in a 60-foot cone (DC 46 basic Reflex save). They can't use Pyroclastic Breath again for 1d4 rounds.Volcanic Purge [one-action] If the next action the dragon uses is Pyroclastic Breath, the magma clings to those it damages. Each creature that fails its save against Pyroclastic Breath takes 6d6 persistent fire damage, and as long as it has this persistent fire damage, it also takes a –10-foot status penalty to its Speeds.

All Monsters in "Dragon, Magma"

NameLevel
Adult Magma Dragon13
Ancient Magma Dragon18
Magma Archdragon21
Young Magma Dragon9

Dragon, Magma

Source Draconic Codex pg. 139
Magma dragons represent a brash and volatile aspect of dragonkind. Territorial and unpredictable, magma dragons are known for protecting their hunting grounds with a fierce and proud demeanor that brooks no challengers. Passionate in the extreme, magma dragons in their draconic forms can often seem utterly bestial, impulsively jumping at threats and challenges with a wild abandon, but this belies an intellect that many underestimate.

Dragon

Related Groups Dragon, Adamantine, Dragon, Barrage, Dragon, Bog, Dragon, Brine, Dragon, Cinder, Dragon, Cloud, Dragon, Conspirator, Dragon, Coral, Dragon, Crystal, Dragon, Delight, Dragon, Despair, Dragon, Diabolic, Dragon, Empyreal, Dragon, Executor, Dragon, Forest, Dragon, Fortune, Dragon, Horned, Dragon, Mirage, Dragon, Mocking, Dragon, Oath, Dragon, Omen, Dragon, Phase, Dragon, Requiem, Dragon, Resurrection, Dragon, Rime, Dragon, Rune, Dragon, Sage, Dragon, Sea, Dragon, Sky, Dragon, Sovereign, Dragon, Stormcrown, Dragon, Time, Dragon, Umbral, Dragon, Underworld, Dragon, Vizier, Dragon, Vorpal, Dragon, Wailing, Dragon, Whisper, Dragon, Wish, Dragonet, Wyrmwraith
Dragons come in myriad forms, with many having magical abilities or connections to magic. Some dragons draw greater power from magic than others, allowing them to manifest abilities or alter their physiques with prolonged exposure to magic. These dragons become more powerful as they age and strengthen their connections with their magical origins. Scholars debate the classification of these dragons, with some preferring the name magical dragons and others using traditional dragons due to their connection to specific magical traditions. Regardless of their names, these dragons share a number of characteristics: their ability to tap into magical energies, intensified might and cunning as they grow older, and an inclination to hoard vast amounts of treasure and wealth.

Draconic Spellcasters

Each dragon features a sidebar on spellcasting dragons of that type. To make a dragon spellcaster, remove the dragon's Draconic Frenzy and Draconic Momentum abilities, and give them the spells outlined in their sidebar. You can swap out any number of these with other spells, provided you keep the same number of spells for each rank. You might also want to increase the dragon's Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma modifier by 1 or 2 to reflect their mastery of magic.

No Icon Magma Dragon Spellcasters

Magma dragon spellcasters often know the following spells.

Young Magma Dragon

Primal Prepared Spells DC 28, attack +20; 4th fireball, mountain resilience, wall of fire; 3rd fireball, haste, slow; 2nd mist, revealing light, sound body; 1st air bubble, grease, vanishing tracks; Cantrips (4th) detect magic, ignition, prestidigitation, read aura, sigil

Adult Magma Dragon

Primal Prepared Spells DC 33, attack +25; as young magma dragon, plus 6th fireball, petrify, truesight; 5th fireball, toxic cloud, wall of stone; Cantrips (6th) detect magic, ignition, prestidigitation, read aura, sigil

Ancient Magma Dragon

Primal Prepared Spells DC 40, attack +32; as adult magma dragon, plus 8th desiccate, earthquake, fireball; 7th fiery body, fireball, volcanic eruption; Cantrips (8th) detect magic, ignition, prestidigitation, read aura, sigil

Magma Archdragon

Primal Prepared Spells DC 44, attack +36; as ancient magma dragon, plus 9th falling stars, massacre; Cantrips (9th) detect magic, ignition, prestidigitation, read aura, sigil