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Young Brass Dragon

Large · Dragon · CR 6 · Chaotic Good

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

17 (natural armor)

110 (13d10 + 39)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Dragon

Alignment Chaotic Good

XP 2300

Initiative Bonus +3

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 16

Saving Throws

Strength +4 Dexterity +3 Constitution +3 Intelligence +1 Wisdom +3 Charisma +2

Skills

Perception +6 Persuasion +5 Stealth +3

Languages

Common, Draconic

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

fire

Actions

Fire Breath

Recharge 5–6 Cost 1

Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 14, each creature in a 40-foot-long, 5-foot-wide Line. Failure: 38 (11d6) Fire damage. Success: Half damage.

Multiattack

Cost 1

The dragon makes three Rend attacks. It can replace two attacks with a use of Sleep Breath.

Rend

Cost 1

+7 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 2d10+4 slashing damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +7, reach 10 ft. 15 (2d10 + 4) Slashing damage.

Sleep Breath

Cost 1

Constitution Saving Throw: DC 14, each creature in a 30-foot Cone. Failure: The target has the Incapacitated condition until the end of its next turn, at which point it repeats the save. Second Failure The target has the Unconscious condition for 1 minute. This effect ends for the target if it takes damage or a creature within 5 feet of it takes an action to wake it.

About Young Brass Dragon

Young Brass Dragon is a large dragon with a Challenge Rating of 6. It has a chaotic good alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 17 and possesses 110 hit points (derived from 13d10 + 39).

Young Brass Dragon has communication capabilities including Common, Draconic. 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 6.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 9 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 4,200 XP
Hard: 6,300 XP
Deadly: 8,400 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 Young Brass Dragon?: Young Brass Dragon has a Challenge Rating of 6, making it appropriate for parties of level 6.0.
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.