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Brass Dragon Wyrmling

Medium · Dragon · CR 2 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

38 (7d8+7)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Dragon

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Fly 60 ft (18.3 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Burrow 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Blindsight 10 ft (3 m)

Passive Perception 13

Skills

Arcana +4 History +4 Nature +4 Perception +3 Religion +4 Stealth +3

Languages

Draconic

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

fire

Traits

Self-Sufficient

The brass dragon can subsist on only a quart of water and a pound of food per day.

Actions

Bite

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d10+2 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d10 + 2) piercing damage.

Breath Weapons

Recharge 5–6

The dragon uses one of the following breath weapons:

Molten Breath

The dragon exhales molten glass in a 20-foot-long 5-foot-wide line. Each creature in the area makes a DC 11 saving throw taking 10 (3d6) fire damage on a failed save or half damage on a success.

Sleep Breath

The dragon exhales sleep gas in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in the area makes a DC 11 Constitution saving throw. On a failure a creature falls unconscious for 10 minutes or until it takes damage or someone uses an action to wake it.

About Brass Dragon Wyrmling

Brass Dragon Wyrmling is a medium dragon with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 38 hit points (derived from 7d8+7).

Brass Dragon Wyrmling has communication capabilities including Draconic. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Brass Dragon Wyrmling

3 tips available

When using Brass Dragon Wyrmling in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Flight Control Strategy: Target flying creatures with spells like 'Hold Person', 'Web', or 'Grease' to ground them. Without flight restriction, they can escape melee range easily. Consider area denial spells below their flight altitude to force them into disadvantageous positions.
Burrowing Tactics: This creature can burrow at 15 ft. It can ambush from underground or escape combat by digging. Use 'Earthbind' or create difficult terrain to limit burrowing. Consider fighting in areas without soft ground.
Fire Damage Mitigation: This creature deals fire damage. Advise players to have fire resistance ready or use water-based tactics. Consider environmental fire hazards that could backfire on the creature.

Player Guide: Facing Brass Dragon Wyrmling

3 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Counter Flight Advantage: This creature can fly! Use ranged attacks, reach weapons, or spells like 'Thunderwave' to push it away. Consider 'Gust of Wind' or 'Earthbind' to ground it. Melee characters need fly speed or flight magic to engage.
Burrowing Defense: This creature can burrow at 15 ft! It can ambush from underground. Use 'Earthbind', create difficult terrain, or fight on hard surfaces. 'Stone Shape' can seal burrows.
Fire Damage Protection: This creature deals fire damage! Get fire resistance from spells like 'Resistance' or potions. Avoid fighting near flammable objects. Water spells can counter fire attacks.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 2.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 600 XP
Hard: 900 XP
Deadly: 1,200 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Brass Dragon Wyrmling?: Brass Dragon Wyrmling has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Brass Dragon Wyrmling?: Brass Dragon Wyrmling is a Medium Dragon, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Brass Dragon Wyrmling speak?: Brass Dragon Wyrmling can communicate in Draconic.