Dragon, Metallic, Bronze, Young 5e
Large Dragon, Lawful Good
The Dragon, Metallic, Bronze, Young is a large dragon in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 8 (3,900 XP). It has 18 AC and 142 hit points. Polished bronze scales have begun to show subtle green undertones, and this dragon's regal posture hints at the nobility that will define its ancient years.
Armor Class
18
Hit Points
142
Challenge
8
3,900 XP
Polished bronze scales have begun to show subtle green undertones, and this dragon's regal posture hints at the nobility that will define its ancient years.
Special Traits & Features
DM Tactical & Combat Guide
Encounter Balance (Party of 4)
Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 9
Combat Role
Large Dragon (Skirmisher / Line)
Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)
Tactical Recommendations
- Aerial Mobility: Use flying speed to maintain range against melee-heavy adventurers, swooping in only to execute high-impact actions.
- Aquatic Advantage: Pull targets into water environments where characters without a swim speed suffer attack disadvantage and breath limits.
- 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, Bronze, Young?
Dragon, Metallic, Bronze, Young is a Challenge Rating 8 creature, granting 3,900 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.
What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Dragon, Metallic, Bronze, Young?
Dragon, Metallic, Bronze, Young has an Armor Class (AC) of 18 and approximately 142 hit points.
What party level is recommended to fight Dragon, Metallic, Bronze, Young?
For a party of 4 adventurers, Dragon, Metallic, Bronze, Young represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 9.
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