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Young Bronze Dragon

Large · Dragon · CR 8 · Lawful Good

Source. 5e 2014 Rules

18 (natural armor)

142 (15d10+60)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Subcategory Dragons, Metallic

Size Large

Type Dragon

Alignment Lawful Good

XP 3900

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Fly 80 ft (24.4 m)

Swim 40 ft (12.2 m)

Climb 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 17

Saving Throws

Dexterity +3 Constitution +7 Wisdom +4 Charisma +6

Skills

Insight +4 Perception +7 Stealth +3

Languages

Common, Draconic

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

lightning

Environments

Coast Desert

Traits

Amphibious

The dragon can breathe air and water.

Actions

Bite

Cost 1

+8 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 2d10 thunder damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (2d10 + 5) piercing damage.

Breath Weapons

Recharge 5–6

The dragon uses one of the following breath weapons.
Lightning Breath. The dragon exhales lightning in a 60-foot line that is 5 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 55 (10d10) lightning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Repulsion Breath. The dragon exhales repulsion energy in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the creature is pushed 40 feet away from the dragon.

Claw

Cost 1

+8 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6 thunder damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) slashing damage.

Multiattack

Cost 1

The dragon makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.

About Young Bronze Dragon

Young Bronze Dragon is a large dragon with a Challenge Rating of 8. It has a lawful good alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 18 and possesses 142 hit points (derived from 15d10+60).

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

GM Tips: Using Young Bronze Dragon

3 tips available

When using Young Bronze 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.
Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 40 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.
Lightning Damage Awareness: Lightning attacks often have long range and high speed. Advise players to use cover and avoid metal armor/weapons. Water surfaces amplify lightning damage - avoid fighting near water.

Player Guide: Facing Young Bronze 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.
Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 40 ft! It has advantage in water. Fight on land if possible. Use 'Control Water' or drain water sources to limit its mobility.
Lightning Damage Protection: This creature deals lightning damage! Avoid metal armor and weapons. Use cover and avoid water surfaces. 'Iron Skin' or 'Protection from Energy' 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 8.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 11 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 7,200 XP
Hard: 10,800 XP
Deadly: 14,400 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 Bronze Dragon?: Young Bronze Dragon has a Challenge Rating of 8, making it appropriate for parties of level 8.0.
What type of creature is Young Bronze Dragon?: Young Bronze Dragon is a Large Dragon, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Young Bronze Dragon speak?: Young Bronze Dragon can communicate in Common, Draconic.