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Young Copper Dragon

Large · Dragon · CR 7 · Chaotic Good

Source. 5e 2014 Rules

17 (natural armor)

119 (14d10+42)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Subcategory Dragons, Metallic

Size Large

Type Dragon

Alignment Chaotic Good

XP 2900

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 17

Saving Throws

Dexterity +4 Constitution +6 Wisdom +4 Charisma +5

Skills

Deception +5 Perception +7 Stealth +4

Languages

Common, Draconic

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

acid

Environments

Hills

Actions

Bite

Cost 1

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

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d10 + 4) piercing damage.

Breath Weapons

Recharge 5–6

The dragon uses one of the following breath weapons.
Acid Breath. The dragon exhales acid in an 40-foot line that is 5 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw, taking 40 (9d8) acid damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Slowing Breath. The dragon exhales gas in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 14 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.

Claw

Cost 1

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6 thunder damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) slashing damage.

Multiattack

Cost 1

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

About Young Copper Dragon

Young Copper Dragon is a large dragon with a Challenge Rating of 7. It has a chaotic good alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 17 and possesses 119 hit points (derived from 14d10+42).

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 7.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 10 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 5,600 XP
Hard: 8,400 XP
Deadly: 11,200 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 7, making it appropriate for parties of level 7.0.
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.