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Copper Dragon Wyrmling

Medium · Dragon · CR 1 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Black Flag SRD

16 (natural armor)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Dragon

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 200

Initiative Bonus +3

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)

Passive Perception 12

Saving Throws

Strength +2 Dexterity +3 Constitution +3 Intelligence +2 Wisdom +2 Charisma +3

Languages

Draconic

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

acid

Traits

Pounce

If the dragon moves at least 15 feet straight toward a creature and then hits it with a Claw attack on the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 12 STR save or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the dragon can make one Claw attack against it as a bonus action.

Actions

Acid Breath

Recharge 5–6

The dragon exhales acid in a 30-foot line that is 5 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC 11 DEX save, taking 18 (4d8) acid damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Bite

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d10+2 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d10+2) piercing damage.

Claw

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+2 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6+2) slashing damage.

Multiattack

The dragon makes one Bite attack and one Claw attack.

Slowing Breath

Recharge 6

The dragon exhales slowing gas in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 11 CON save. On a failure, the creature can't use reactions, its speed is halved, and it can't make more than one attack on its turn. In addition, the creature can use either an action or a bonus action on its turn, not both. These effects last for 1 minute. The creature can repeat the save 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 1. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 36 hit points (derived from None).

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 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 3 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 200 XP
Hard: 300 XP
Deadly: 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 Copper Dragon Wyrmling?: Copper Dragon Wyrmling has a Challenge Rating of 1, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.0.
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.