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Bronze Dragon Wyrmling

Medium · Dragon · CR 3 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

39 (6d8+12)

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Core attributes and their modifiers.

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Dragon

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 700

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Fly 60 ft (18.3 m)

Swim 40 ft (12.2 m)

Climb 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 12

Skills

Perception +2 Stealth +2

Languages

Draconic

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

lightning

Traits

Amphibious

The dragon can breathe air and water.

Actions

Bite

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d10+3 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d10 + 3) piercing damage.

Breath Weapons

Recharge 5–6

The dragon uses one of the following breath weapons:

Lightning Breath

The dragon exhales lightning in a 30-foot-long 5-foot-wide line. Each creature in the area makes a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw taking 16 (3d10) lightning damage on a failed save or half damage on a success.

Ocean Surge

The dragon exhales a torrent of seawater in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in the area must succeed on a DC 12 Strength saving throw or be pushed 15 feet away from the dragon.

About Bronze Dragon Wyrmling

Bronze Dragon Wyrmling is a medium dragon with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 39 hit points (derived from 6d8+12).

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

GM Tips: Using Bronze Dragon Wyrmling

3 tips available

When using Bronze 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.
Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 40 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.
Lightning Damage Awareness: Lightning attacks often have long range and high speed. Advise players to use cover and avoid metal armor/weapons. Water surfaces amplify lightning damage - avoid fighting near water.

Player Guide: Facing Bronze 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.
Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 40 ft! It has advantage in water. Fight on land if possible. Use 'Control Water' or drain water sources to limit its mobility.
Lightning Damage Protection: This creature deals lightning damage! Avoid metal armor and weapons. Use cover and avoid water surfaces. 'Iron Skin' or 'Protection from Energy' can help.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 3.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 5 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 1,200 XP
Hard: 1,800 XP
Deadly: 2,400 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 Bronze Dragon Wyrmling?: Bronze Dragon Wyrmling has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Bronze Dragon Wyrmling?: Bronze Dragon Wyrmling is a Medium Dragon, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Bronze Dragon Wyrmling speak?: Bronze Dragon Wyrmling can communicate in Draconic.