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Dragon, Metallic, Copper, Adult 5e

Huge Dragon, Chaotic Good

The Dragon, Metallic, Copper, Adult is a huge dragon in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 14 (11,500 XP). It has 18 AC and 184 hit points. Verdigris streaks pattern the warm copper scales of this dragon like abstract art, while its impish grin reveals teeth stained green with age and mischief.

Armor Class

18

Hit Points

184

Challenge

14

11,500 XP

Verdigris streaks pattern the warm copper scales of this dragon like abstract art, while its impish grin reveals teeth stained green with age and mischief.

Speed Walk 40, climb 40, fly 80
STR +6 (23)
DEX +1 (12)
CON +5 (21)
INT +4 (18)
WIS +2 (15)
CHA +3 (17)
Saving Throws DEX +6, CON +10, WIS +7, CHA +8
Skills Deception +8, Perception +7, Stealth +6
Damage Immun. Immune: Acid
Senses blindsight 60 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 17
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 16

Combat Role

Huge 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)
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.
  • 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, Copper, Adult?

Dragon, Metallic, Copper, Adult is a Challenge Rating 14 creature, granting 11,500 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

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

Dragon, Metallic, Copper, Adult has an Armor Class (AC) of 18 and approximately 184 hit points.

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

For a party of 4 adventurers, Dragon, Metallic, Copper, Adult represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 16.

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