Dragon, Metallic, Brass, Ancient 5e

Gargantuan Dragon, Chaotic Good

The Dragon, Metallic, Brass, Ancient is a gargantuan dragon in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 20 (25,000 XP). It has 20 AC and 297 hit points. This colossal wyrm's brass hide has deepened to rich bronze with age, bearing intricate natural patterns like ancient metalwork, while its presence radiates both scorching heat and ancient wisdom.

Armor Class

Hit Points

297

Challenge

25,000 XP

This colossal wyrm's brass hide has deepened to rich bronze with age, bearing intricate natural patterns like ancient metalwork, while its presence radiates both scorching heat and ancient wisdom.

Speed Walk 40, burrow 40, fly 80

STR +8 (27)

DEX +0 (10)

CON +7 (25)

INT +3 (16)

WIS +2 (15)

CHA +4 (19)

Saving Throws DEX +6, CON +13, WIS +8, CHA +10

Skills History +9, Perception +8, Persuasion +10, Stealth +6

Damage Immun. Immune: Fire

Senses blindsight 60 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 18

Languages Common, Draconic

Special Traits & Features

Legendary Resistance

Dragon

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

Deadly at Level 1

Combat Role

Gargantuan Dragon (Skirmisher / Line)

Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)

Tier 1 (Lvl 3)

Extreme / TPK

Tier 2 (Lvl 7)

Extreme / TPK

Tier 3 (Lvl 12)

Deadly

Tier 4 (Lvl 17)

Medium / Hard

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, Ancient?

Dragon, Metallic, Brass, Ancient is a Challenge Rating 20 creature, granting 25,000 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

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

Dragon, Metallic, Brass, Ancient has an Armor Class (AC) of 20 and approximately 297 hit points.

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

For a party of 4 adventurers, Dragon, Metallic, Brass, Ancient represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1.

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