Dexterity +9, Constitution +14, Wisdom +9, Charisma +11
Perception +16, Stealth +9
+2
Blindsight 60 ft, Darkvision 120 ft
Common, Draconic
Acid
Traits
Amphibious
The ancient black dragon can breathe air and water.
Legendary Resistance
3/day. If the ancient black dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Legendary Actions
3 legendary actions; one at a time at the end of another creature’s turn, regaining spent uses at the start of its turn
Actions
Multiattack
The ancient black dragon can use its Frightful Presence. It then makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.
Bite
Melee Weapon Attack: +15 to hit, reach 15 ft.. Hit: 19 (2d10 + 8) piercing plus 9 (2d8) acid damage.
Claw
Melee Weapon Attack: +15 to hit, reach 10 ft.. Hit: 15 (2d6 + 8) slashing damage.
Tail
Melee Weapon Attack: +15 to hit, reach 20 ft.. Hit: 17 (2d8 + 8) bludgeoning damage.
Acid Breath
Recharge 5–6. The ancient black dragon exhales acid in a 90-foot line. Each creature in that line must make a DC 22 Dexterity saving throw, taking 67 (15d8) acid damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Frightful Presence
Each creature of the ancient black dragon's choice that is within 120 ft. of the dragon and aware of it must succeed on a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute.
A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature's saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the ancient black dragon's Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours.
Legendary Actions
Detect
The ancient black dragon makes a Wisdom (Perception) check.
Tail Attack
The ancient black dragon makes a tail attack.
Wing Attack
Costs 2 legendary actions. The ancient black dragon beats its wings. Each creature within 15 ft. of the ancient black dragon must succeed on a DC 23 Dexterity saving throw or take 15 (2d6 + 8) bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone. The ancient black dragon can then fly up to half its flying speed.