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=PRISMATIC DRAGON=

{{Dragon
|type=Dragon
|subtype=Light
|env=Any land and underground 
|org=Wyrmling, very young, young, juvenile and young adult: solitary or clutch (2–5); adult, mature adult, old, very old, ancient, wyrm, or great wyrm: solitary, pair, or family (1–2 and 2–5 offspring) 
|cr1=14
|cr2=16
|cr3=22
|cr4=30
|cr5=34
|cr6=39
|cr7=43
|cr8=48
|cr9=52
|cr10=57
|cr11=61
|cr12=66
|treas=Double standard 
|align=[[SRD:Neutral|Usually neutral]] 
|adv1=24–27 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] (Huge)
|adv2=29–32 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] (Huge)
|adv3=34–37 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] (Gargantuan)
|adv4=39–42 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] (Gargantuan)
|adv5=44–47 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] (Gargantuan)
|adv6=49–52 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] (Gargantuan)
|adv7=54–57 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] (Colossal)
|adv8=59–62 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] (Colossal)
|adv9=64–67 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] (Colossal)
|adv10=69–72 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] (Colossal+)
|adv11=74–77 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] (Colossal+)
|adv12=79+ [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] (Colossal+) 
}}
{{Dragon/By Age
|breed=Prismatic
|sz1=H |hd1=23d12+138 |hp1=287 |str1=29 |dex1=10 |con1=23 |int1=20 |wis1=21 |cha1=20 |bab1=+23 |grap1=+40 |at1=+30 |fort1=+19 |ref1=+13 |will1=+18 |bw1=|dc1=27 |fp1=26
|sz2=H |hd2=28d12+196 |hp2=378 |str2=33 |dex2=10 |con2=25 |int2=24 |wis2=25 |cha2=24 |bab2=+28 |grap2=+47 |at2=+37 |fort2=+23 |ref2=+16 |will2=+23 |bw2=|dc2=31 |fp2=31
|sz3=G |hd3=33d12+297 |hp3=511 |str3=37 |dex3=10 |con3=29 |int3=28 |wis3=29 |cha3=28 |bab3=+33 |grap3=+58 |at3=+42 |fort3=+27 |ref3=+18 |will3=+27|bw3=|dc3=35 |fp3=35
|sz4=G |hd4=38d12+418 |hp4=665 |str4=41 |dex4=10 |con4=33 |int4=32 |wis4=33 |cha4=32 |bab4=+38 |grap4=+65 |at4=+49 |fort4=+32 |ref4=+21 |will4=+32 |bw4=|dc4=40 |fp4=40
|sz5=G |hd5=43d12+559 |hp5=838 |str5=45 |dex5=10 |con5=37 |int5=36 |wis5=37 |cha5=36 |bab5=+43 |grap5=+72 |at5=+56 |fort5=+36 |ref5=+23 |will5=+36 |bw5=|dc5=44 |fp5=44
|sz6=C |hd6=48d12+720 |hp6=1,032 |str6=49 |dex6=10 |con6=41 |int6=40 |wis6=41 |cha6=40 |bab6=+48 |grap6=+83 |at6=+59 |fort6=+41 |ref6=+26 |will6=+41 |bw6=|dc6=49 |fp6=49
|sz7=C |hd7=53d12+901 |hp7=1,245 |str7=53 |dex7=10 |con7=45 |int7=44 |wis7=45 |cha7=44 |bab7=+53 |grap7=+90 |at7=+66 |fort7=+45 |ref7=+28 |will7=+45 |bw7=|dc7=53 |fp7=53
|sz8=C |hd8=58d12+1,102 |hp8=1,479 |str8=57 |dex8=10 |con8=49 |int8=48 |wis8=49 |cha8=48 |bab8=+58 |grap8=+97 |at8=+73 |fort8=+50 |ref8=+31 |will8=+50 |bw8=|dc8=58 |fp8=58
|sz9=C |hd9=63d12+1,323 |hp9=1,732 |str9=61 |dex9=10 |con9=53 |int9=52 |wis9=53 |cha9=52 |bab9=+63 |grap9=+104 |at9=+80 |fort9=+54 |ref9=+33 |will9=+54 |bw9=|dc9=62 |fp9=62
|sz10=C+ |hd10=68d12+1,564 |hp10=2,006 |str10=65 |dex10=10 |con10=57 |int10=56 |wis10=57 |cha10=56 |bab10=+68 |grap10=+111 |at10=+87 |fort10=+59 |ref10=+36 |will10=+59 |bw10=|dc10=67 |fp10=67
|sz11=C+ |hd11=73d12+1,825 |hp11=2,299 |str11=69 |dex11=10 |con11=61 |int11=60 |wis11=61 |cha11=60 |bab11=+73 |grap11=+118 |at11=+94 |fort11=+63 |ref11=+38 |will11=+63 |bw11=|dc11=71 |fp11=71
|sz12=C+ |hd12=78d12+2,106 |hp12=2,613 |str12=73 |dex12=10 |con12=65 |int12=64 |wis12=65 |cha12=64 |bab12=+78 |grap12=+125 |at12=+101 |fort12=+68 |ref12=+41 |will12=+68 |bw12=|dc12=76 |fp12=76
}}
{{Dragon/Abilities
|breed=Prismatic
|spd1=60 ft., fly 250 ft. (poor) |init1=+0 |ac1=35 (–2 size, +5 deflection, +22 natural) |touch1=13 |flat1=35 |sa1=[[SRD:Damage Reduction|Damage reduction]] 10/magic,<BR>deflecting force, ''[[SRD:Hypnotic Pattern|hypnotic pattern]],''<BR>immune to light and blindness |cl1=5th |sr1=24
|spd2=60 ft., fly 250 ft. (poor) |init2=+0 |ac2=42 (–2 size, +7 deflection, +27 natural) |touch2=15 |flat2=42 |sa2=|cl2=8th |sr2=30
|spd3=60 ft., fly 300 ft. (clumsy) |init3=+0 |ac3=47 (–4 size, +9 deflection, +32 natural) |touch3=15 |flat3=47 |sa3=[[SRD:Damage Reduction|Damage reduction]] 15/magic |cl3=11th |sr3=36
|spd4=60 ft., fly 300 ft. (clumsy) |init4=+0 |ac4=54 (–4 size, +11 deflection, +37 natural) |touch4=17 |flat4=54 |sa4=''[[SRD:Rainbow Pattern|Rainbow pattern]]'' |cl4=13th |sr4=42
|spd5=60 ft., fly 300 ft. (clumsy) |init5=+0 |ac5=61 (–4 size, +13 deflection, +42 natural) |touch5=19 |flat5=61 |sa5=[[SRD:Damage Reduction|Damage reduction]] 15/epic |cl5=17th |sr5=48
|spd6=60 ft., fly 300 ft. (clumsy) |init6=+0 |ac6=64 (–8 size, +15 deflection, +47 natural) |touch6=17 |flat6=64 |sa6=''[[SRD:Sunbeam|Sunbeam]]'' |cl6=20th |sr6=54
|spd7=60 ft., fly 300 ft. (clumsy) |init7=+0 |ac7=71 (–8 size, +17 deflection, +52 natural) |touch7=19 |flat7=71 |sa7=[[SRD:Damage Reduction|Damage reduction]] 20/epic |cl7=23rd |sr7=60
|spd8=60 ft., fly 300 ft. (clumsy) |init8=+0 |ac8=78 (–8 size, +19 deflection, +57 natural) |touch8=21 |flat8=78 |sa8=''[[SRD:Sunburst|Sunburst]]'' |cl8=26th |sr8=66
|spd9=60 ft., fly 300 ft. (clumsy) |init9=+0 |ac9=85 (–8 size, +21 deflection, +62 natural) |touch9=23 |flat9=85 |sa9=[[SRD:Damage Reduction|Damage reduction]] 25/epic |cl9=29th |sr9=68
|spd10=60 ft., fly 350 ft. (clumsy) |init10=+0 |ac10=92 (–8 size, +23 deflection, +67 natural) |touch10=25 |flat10=92 |sa10=''[[SRD:Prismatic Wall|Prismatic wall]]'' |cl10=32nd |sr10=74
|spd11=60 ft., fly 350 ft. (clumsy)  |init11=+0 |ac11=99 (–8 size, +25 deflection, +72 natural) |touch11=27 |flat11=99 |sa11=|cl11=35th |sr11=80
|spd12=60 ft., fly 350 ft. (clumsy) |init12=+0 |ac12=106 (–8 size, +27 deflection, +77 natural) |touch12=29 |flat12=106 |sa12=''[[SRD:Prismatic Sphere|Prismatic sphere]]'' |cl12=38th |sr12=86
}}
A prismatic [[SRD:Dragon Type|dragon]]’s [[SRD:Natural Weapons|natural weapons]] are treated as magic (wyrmling – juvenile) or epic (young adult – great wyrm) for the purpose of overcoming [[SRD:Damage Reduction|damage reduction]].

===Combat===

'''[[SRD:Breath Weapon|Breath Weapon]] ([[SRD:Su|Su]]):''' A prismatic [[SRD:Dragon Type|dragon]] has one  of [[SRD:Breath Weapon|breath weapon]], a ''[[SRD:Prismatic Spray|prismatic spray]]'' effect. The [[SRD:Breath Weapon|breath weapon]]’s cone is of the size indicated by the [[SRD:Dragon Type|dragon]]’s size, not the normal cone for the spell.  

'''Deflecting Force ([[SRD:Su|Su]]):''' A prismatic [[SRD:Dragon Type|dragon]] is protected by a shield of shimmering light similar to a ''[[SRD:Cloak of Chaos|cloak of chaos]]'' that provides a deflection bonus to its [[SRD:AC|AC]]. The deflection bonus is equal to the [[SRD:Dragon Type|dragon]]’s [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]] bonus.  

'''Immune to Light and Blindness ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' Prismatic [[SRD:Dragon Type|dragons]] cannot be harmed by any light, including [[SRD:Evocation School|Evocation]] <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[SRD:Light Effect|Light]]<nowiki>]</nowiki> [[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|spells]], ''[[SRD:Searing Light|searing light]],'' and the various ''prismatic ([[SRD:Prismatic Sphere|sphere]], [[SRD:Prismatic Spray|spray]], [[SRD:Prismatic Wall|wall]]'') [[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|spells]]. In addition, they are immune to any spell or effect that causes blindness.  

'''Spell-Like ''' At will—''[[SRD:Hypnotic Pattern|hypnotic pattern]], [[SRD:Rainbow Pattern|rainbow pattern]];'' 3/day—''[[SRD:Prismatic Sphere|prismatic sphere]], [[SRD:Prismatic Wall|prismatic wall]], [[SRD:Sunbeam|sunbeam]], [[SRD:Sunburst|sunburst]].'' The [[SRD:DC|DC]] is [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]]-based.

===Sample Prismatic Dragon===

{{3.5e Monster Classic
|style=
|monster=Sample Prismatic [[SRD:Dragon Type|Dragon]], Old
|size=Colossal |type=Dragon |subtypes=Light
|hd=58d12+1,102 |hp=1,479 hp
|init=+4 ([[SRD:Improved Initiative|Improved Initiative]])  
|speed=60 ft., fly 300 ft. (clumsy)  
|ac=78 (–8 size, +19 deflection, +57 natural) |touch=+58 |flat=+97
|bab=+58 |grapple=+97
|at=Bite +74 (4d8+23/19-20) melee
|full_at=Bite +74 melee, 2 claws +69 (4d6+11) melee, 2 wings +68 (2d8+11) melee, tail slap +69 (4d6+34) melee
|space=30 ft. |reach=20 ft
|sa=Crush 4d8+34 ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 58), tail sweep 2d8+34 ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 58), [[SRD:Breath Weapon|breath weapon]], [[SRD:Fear#Frightful Presence (Ex)|Frightful Presence]] ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 58), [[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|spells]] ([[SRD:Caster Level|caster level]] 26th), [[SRD:Spell-Like Ability|spell-like abilities]]  
|sq=Immunities, DR 20/epic, SR 66, [[SRD:Blindsight and Blindsense#Blindsight (Ex)|Blindsight]], [[SRD:Keen|keen]] senses, deflecting force  
|fort=+50|ref=+31|will=+50  
|str=57|dex=10|con=49 |int=48|wis=49|cha=48
|skills=[[SRD:Balance Skill|Balance]] +67, [[SRD:Bluff Skill|Bluff]] +80, [[SRD:Climb Skill|Climb]] +84, [[SRD:Concentration Skill|Concentration]] +80, [[SRD:Diplomacy Skill|Diplomacy]] +92, [[SRD:Disable Device Skill|Disable Device]] +80, [[SRD:Escape Artist Skill|Escape Artist]] +61, [[SRD:Gather Information Skill|Gather Information]] +86, [[SRD:Heal Skill|Heal]] +80, [[SRD:Intimidate Skill|Intimidate]] +86, [[SRD:Jump Skill|Jump]] +102, [[SRD:Knowledge Skill|Knowledge]] (all) +80, [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]] +80, [[SRD:Move Silently Skill|Move Silently]] +61, [[SRD:Open Lock Skill|Open Lock]] +61, [[SRD:Perform Skill|Perform]] (any two) +80, [[SRD:Search Skill|Search]] +80, [[SRD:Sense Motive Skill|Sense Motive]] +80, [[SRD:Spellcraft Skill|Spellcraft]] +86, [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]] +80, [[SRD:Survival Skill|Survival]] +80, [[SRD:Tumble Skill|Tumble]] +67, [[SRD:Use Magic Device Skill|Use Magic Device]] +80  
|feats=[[SRD:Blinding Speed|Blinding Speed]] (x2), [[SRD:Cleave|Cleave]], [[SRD:Flyby Attack|Flyby Attack]], [[SRD:Great Cleave|Great Cleave]], [[SRD:Improved Critical|Improved Critical]] (bite), [[SRD:Improved Initiative|Improved Initiative]], [[SRD:Improved Sunder|Improved Sunder]], [[SRD:Improved Spell Capacity|Improved Spell Capacity]] (9th), [[SRD:Improved Spell Capacity|Improved Spell Capacity]] (9th), [[SRD:Power Attack|Power Attack]], [[SRD:Quicken Spell-Like Ability|Quicken Spell-Like Ability]], [[SRD:Snatch|Snatch]], [[SRD:Spell Knowledge|Spell Knowledge]] (x4), [[SRD:Weapon Focus|Weapon Focus]] (bite), [[SRD:Weapon Focus|Weapon Focus]] (claw), [[SRD:Weapon Focus|Weapon Focus]] (tail slap)  
|env=Any land and underground 
|org=Solitary, pair, or family (1–2 and 2–5 off-spring)  
|cr=48 
|treas=Double standard  
|align=[[SRD:Neutral|Usually neutral]]  
|adv=59–62 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] (Colossal)
}}
A prismatic [[SRD:Dragon Type|dragon]]’s [[SRD:Natural Weapons|natural weapons]] are treated as epic for the purpose of overcoming [[SRD:Damage Reduction|damage reduction]].

'''[[SRD:Breath Weapon|Breath Weapon]] ([[SRD:Su|Su]]):''' Cone of ''[[SRD:Prismatic Spray|prismatic spray]],'' 70 ft., effect as spell, reflex for half ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 58).  

'''Spell-Like ''' At will—''[[SRD:Hypnotic Pattern|hypnotic pattern]], [[SRD:Rainbow Pattern|rainbow pattern]];'' 3/day—''[[SRD:Sunbeam|sunbeam]], [[SRD:Sunburst|sunburst]].'' [[SRD:Caster Level|Caster level]] 26th; save [[SRD:DC|DC]] 29 + [[SRD:Spell Level|spell level]]. The [[SRD:DC|DC]] is [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]]-based.

'''Immunities ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' Immune to ''[[SRD:Sleep|sleep]]'' and [[SRD:Paralysis|paralysis]] effects, immune to light and blindness effects.  

'''''[[SRD:Sorcerer|Sorcerer]] [[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|Spells]] Known''''' (6/11/11/11/10/10/10/10/9/11; base [[SRD:DC|DC]] 29 + [[SRD:Spell Level|spell level]]): 0—''[[SRD:Dancing Lights|dancing lights]], [[SRD:Daze|daze]], [[SRD:Detect Magic|detect magic]], [[SRD:Ghost Sound|ghost sound]], [[SRD:Light|light]], [[SRD:Prestidigitation|prestidigitation]], [[SRD:Ray of Frost|ray of frost]], [[SRD:Read Magic|read magic]], resistance;'' 1st—''[[SRD:Enlarge Person|enlarge person]], [[SRD:Mage Armor|mage armor]], [[SRD:Magic Missile|magic missile]], [[SRD:Shield|shield]], [[SRD:True Strike|true strike]], [[SRD:Unseen Servant|unseen servant]];'' 2nd—''[[SRD:Alter Self|alter self]], [[SRD:Blur|blur]], [[SRD:Darkness|darkness]], [[SRD:Detect Thoughts|detect thoughts]], [[SRD:Levitate|levitate]];'' 3rd—''[[SRD:Blink|blink]], [[SRD:Fireball|fireball]], [[SRD:Greater Magic Weapon|greater magic weapon]], [[SRD:Haste|haste]], [[SRD:Tongues|tongues]], [[SRD:Wind Wall|wind wall]];'' 4th—''[[SRD:Confusion|confusion]], [[SRD:Polymorph (Spell)|polymorph]], [[SRD:Scrying|scrying]], [[SRD:Stoneskin|stoneskin]];'' 5th—'' [[SRD:Baleful Polymorph|baleful polymorph]], [[SRD:Dismissal|dismissal]], [[SRD:Fabricate|fabricate]], [[SRD:Passwall|passwall]], [[SRD:Wall of Force|wall of force]];'' 6th—''[[SRD:Antimagic Field|antimagic field]], [[SRD:Greater Dispel Magic|greater dispell magic]], [[SRD:True Seeing|true seeing]];'' 7th—''[[SRD:Forcecage|forcecage]], [[SRD:Sequester|sequester]], [[SRD:Spell Turning|spell turning]], [[SRD:Greater Teleport|greater teleport]];'' 8th—''[[SRD:Greater Planar Binding|greater planar binding]], [[SRD:Mass Charm Monster|mass charm monster]], [[SRD:Symbol of Death|symbol of death]], [[SRD:Temporal Stasis|temporal stasis]];'' 9th—''[[SRD:Dominate Monster|dominate monster]], [[SRD:Gate|gate]], [[SRD:Imprisonment|imprisonment]], [[SRD:Time Stop|time stop]], [[SRD:Wish|wish]]''  

''Possessions: [[SRD:Staff of the Cosmos|Staff of the cosmos]], [[SRD:Ring of Regeneration|ring of regeneration]],'' 15,563 gp.  

'''SEE WIKIPEDIA  ENTRY:''' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon Dragon]


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Alignment	Usually neutral +
Challenge Rating	14 +, 16 +, 22 +, 30 +, 34 +, 39 +, 43 +, 48 +, 52 +, 57 +, 61 + and 66 +
Environment	Any land and underground +
Level Adjustment	— +
Size	Huge +, Gargantuan +, Colossal + and Colossal + +
Subtype	Light +
Title	Prismatic Dragon +
Type	Dragon +