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Young Brass Dragon

Large · Dragon · CR 9 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

153 (18d10+54)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Dragon

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 5000

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Fly 80 ft (24.4 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Burrow 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 120 ft (36.6 m)

Blindsight 30 ft (9.1 m)

Passive Perception 18

Saving Throws

Dexterity +4 Constitution +7 Wisdom +5 Charisma +6

Skills

Arcana +7 History +7 Nature +7 Perception +5 Persuasion +6 Religion +7 Stealth +4

Languages

Common, Draconic, one more

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

fire

Traits

Innate Spellcasting

The dragons spellcasting ability is Charisma (save DC 14). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components.
- 3/Day Each:comprehend languages,

Self-Sufficient

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

Actions

Bite

+8 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 3d10+4 plus 1d8 fire damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 20 (3d10 + 4) piercing damage plus 4 (1d8) fire damage.

Breath Weapons

Recharge 5–6

The dragon uses one of the following breath weapons:

Claws

+8 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d8+4 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) slashing damage.

Molten Breath

The dragon exhales molten glass in a 40-foot-long 5-foot-wide line. Each creature in the area makes a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw taking 38 (11d6) fire damage on a failed save or half damage on a success.

Multiattack

The dragon attacks with its bite and twice with its claws.

Sleep Breath

The dragon exhales sleep gas in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in the area makes a DC 15 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 Young Brass Dragon

Young Brass Dragon is a large dragon with a Challenge Rating of 9. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 17 and possesses 153 hit points (derived from 18d10+54).

Young Brass Dragon has communication capabilities including Common, Draconic, one more. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Young Brass Dragon

3 tips available

When using Young Brass Dragon 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 20 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 Young Brass Dragon

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 20 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 9.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 12 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 9,000 XP
Hard: 13,500 XP
Deadly: 18,000 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 Young Brass Dragon?: Young Brass Dragon has a Challenge Rating of 9, making it appropriate for parties of level 9.0.
What type of creature is Young Brass Dragon?: Young Brass Dragon is a Large Dragon, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Young Brass Dragon speak?: Young Brass Dragon can communicate in Common, Draconic, one more.