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Dragon, Metallic, Brass, Young 5e

Large Dragon, Chaotic Good

The Dragon, Metallic, Brass, Young is a large dragon in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 6 (2,300 XP). It has 17 AC and 110 hit points. Gleaming brass scales have begun to show the first hints of patina along the wing edges of this adolescent dragon, whose confident bearing betrays its growing power.

Armor Class

17

Hit Points

110

Challenge

6

2,300 XP

Gleaming brass scales have begun to show the first hints of patina along the wing edges of this adolescent dragon, whose confident bearing betrays its growing power.

Speed Walk 40, burrow 20, fly 80
STR +4 (19)
DEX +0 (10)
CON +3 (17)
INT +1 (12)
WIS +0 (11)
CHA +2 (15)
Saving Throws DEX +3, CON +6, WIS +3, CHA +5
Skills Perception +3, Persuasion +5, Stealth +3
Damage Immun. Immune: Fire
Senses blindsight 30 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 13
Languages Common, Draconic

Special Traits & Features

None
Dragon

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 6

Combat Role

Large Dragon (Skirmisher / Line)

Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)

Tier 1 (Lvl 3)
Deadly
Tier 2 (Lvl 7)
Easy / Minion
Tier 3 (Lvl 12)
Easy / Minion
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, Young?

Dragon, Metallic, Brass, Young is a Challenge Rating 6 creature, granting 2,300 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

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

Dragon, Metallic, Brass, Young has an Armor Class (AC) of 17 and approximately 110 hit points.

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

For a party of 4 adventurers, Dragon, Metallic, Brass, Young represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 6.

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