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Copper Dragon Wyrmling

Medium · Dragon · CR 1 · Chaotic Good

Source. 5e 2014 Rules

16 (natural armor)

22 (4d8+4)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Subcategory Dragons, Metallic

Size Medium

Type Dragon

Alignment Chaotic Good

XP 200

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 14

Saving Throws

Dexterity +3 Constitution +3 Wisdom +2 Charisma +3

Skills

Perception +4 Stealth +3

Languages

Draconic

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

acid

Environments

Hills Mountain

Actions

Bite

Cost 1

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

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

Breath Weapons

Recharge 5–6

The dragon uses one of the following breath weapons.
Acid Breath. The dragon exhales acid in an 20-foot line that is 5 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC 11 Dexterity saving throw, taking 18 (4d8) acid damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Slowing Breath. The dragon exhales gas in a 1 5-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 11 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, 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, but not both. These effects last for 1 minute. The creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself with a successful save.

About Copper Dragon Wyrmling

Copper Dragon Wyrmling is a medium dragon with a Challenge Rating of 1. It has a chaotic good alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 22 hit points (derived from 4d8+4).

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.