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Young Copper Dragon

Large · Dragon · CR 9 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

144 (17d10+51)

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 +1

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Fly 80 ft (24.4 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 40 ft (12.2 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 120 ft (36.6 m)

Blindsight 30 ft (9.1 m)

Passive Perception 15

Saving Throws

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

Skills

Deception +6 Perception +5 Stealth +5

Languages

Common, Draconic

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

acid

Traits

Flow Within the Mountain

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

Innate Spellcasting

The dragons spellcasting ability is Charisma (save DC 15). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components.
- 3/Day Each:Hideous Laughter, Suggestion

Actions

Acid Breath

The dragon exhales acid in a 40-foot-long 5-foot wide-line. Each creature in the area makes a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw taking 45 (10d8) acid damage on a failed save or half damage on a success.

Bite

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

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (3d10 + 4) piercing damage plus 4 (1d8) acid 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.

Multiattack

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

Slowing Breath

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

Young Copper 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 144 hit points (derived from 17d10+51).

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

GM Tips: Using Young Copper Dragon

2 tips available

When using Young Copper 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.
Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 40 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 Young Copper Dragon

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 40 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 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 Copper Dragon?: Young Copper Dragon has a Challenge Rating of 9, making it appropriate for parties of level 9.0.
What type of creature is Young Copper Dragon?: Young Copper Dragon is a Large Dragon, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Young Copper Dragon speak?: Young Copper Dragon can communicate in Common, Draconic.