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Dragon, Metallic, Brass, Adult 5e

Huge Dragon, Chaotic Good

The Dragon, Metallic, Brass, Adult is a huge dragon in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 13 (10,000 XP). It has 18 AC and 172 hit points. Burnished brass scales catch the light like polished coins, while the dragon's intelligent amber eyes sparkle with mischief and the heat shimmer of desert winds.

Armor Class

18

Hit Points

172

Challenge

13

10,000 XP

Burnished brass scales catch the light like polished coins, while the dragon's intelligent amber eyes sparkle with mischief and the heat shimmer of desert winds.

Speed Walk 40, burrow 30, fly 80
STR +6 (23)
DEX +0 (10)
CON +5 (21)
INT +2 (14)
WIS +1 (13)
CHA +3 (17)
Saving Throws DEX +5, CON +10, WIS +6, CHA +8
Skills History +7, Perception +6, Persuasion +8, Stealth +5
Damage Immun. Immune: Fire
Senses blindsight 60 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 16
Languages Common, Draconic

Special Traits & Features

Legendary Resistance
Dragon

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 14

Combat Role

Huge Dragon (Skirmisher / Line)

Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)

Tier 1 (Lvl 3)
Extreme / TPK
Tier 2 (Lvl 7)
Deadly
Tier 3 (Lvl 12)
Medium / Hard
Tier 4 (Lvl 17)
Easy / Minion
Recommended Minions & Allies: Kobold Trappers, Dragonborn Guards, Cult of the Dragon acolytes, Wyrmlings
Encounter Hook: Demanding regular tribute from nearby frontier settlements, punishing defiance with aerial strikes on trade routes.

Tactical Recommendations

  • Aerial Mobility: Use flying speed to maintain range against melee-heavy adventurers, swooping in only to execute high-impact actions.
  • Subterranean Ambush: Use burrowing speed to attack from beneath full cover, breaking line-of-sight against ranged spellcasters.
  • Lighting Manipulation: Exploit darkvision or blindsight in total darkness to force players to rely on torchlight or spell slots.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Challenge Rating (CR) of Dragon, Metallic, Brass, Adult?

Dragon, Metallic, Brass, Adult is a Challenge Rating 13 creature, granting 10,000 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Dragon, Metallic, Brass, Adult?

Dragon, Metallic, Brass, Adult has an Armor Class (AC) of 18 and approximately 172 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Dragon, Metallic, Brass, Adult?

For a party of 4 adventurers, Dragon, Metallic, Brass, Adult represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 14.

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