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Copper Dragon Wyrmling

Medium · Dragon · CR 2 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

44 (8d8+8)

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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 30 ft (9.1 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Blindsight 10 ft (3 m)

Passive Perception 17

Skills

Perception +2 Stealth +3

Languages

Draconic

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

acid

Traits

Flow Within the Mountain

The dragon has advantage on Stealth checks made to hide in mountainous regions.

Actions

Acid Breath

The dragon exhales acid in a 20-foot-long 5-foot wide-line. Each creature in the area makes a DC 11 Dexterity saving throw taking 13 (3d8) acid damage on a failed save or half damage on a success.

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:

Slowing Breath

The dragon exhales toxic gas in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in the area makes a DC 11 Constitution saving throw becoming slowed for 1 minute on a failure. A creature repeats the saving throw at the end of each of its turns ending the effect on itself on a success.

About Copper Dragon Wyrmling

Copper 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 44 hit points (derived from 8d8+8).

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

GM Tips: Using Copper Dragon Wyrmling

2 tips available

When using Copper 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.
Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 30 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.

Player Guide: Facing Copper Dragon Wyrmling

2 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.
Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 30 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells 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 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 Copper Dragon Wyrmling?: Copper Dragon Wyrmling has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Copper Dragon Wyrmling?: Copper Dragon Wyrmling is a Medium Dragon, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Copper Dragon Wyrmling speak?: Copper Dragon Wyrmling can communicate in Draconic.