Dragon, Metallic, Gold, Adult 5e
Huge Dragon, Lawful Good
The Dragon, Metallic, Gold, Adult is a huge dragon in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 17 (18,000 XP). It has 19 AC and 256 hit points. Magnificent golden scales blaze like captured sunlight across this majestic dragon's massive frame, each breath carrying the scent of warm honey and ancient wisdom.
Armor Class
19
Hit Points
256
Challenge
17
18,000 XP
Magnificent golden scales blaze like captured sunlight across this majestic dragon's massive frame, each breath carrying the scent of warm honey and ancient wisdom.
Special Traits & Features
DM Tactical & Combat Guide
Encounter Balance (Party of 4)
Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 19
Combat Role
Huge 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, Gold, Adult?
Dragon, Metallic, Gold, Adult is a Challenge Rating 17 creature, granting 18,000 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.
What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Dragon, Metallic, Gold, Adult?
Dragon, Metallic, Gold, Adult has an Armor Class (AC) of 19 and approximately 256 hit points.
What party level is recommended to fight Dragon, Metallic, Gold, Adult?
For a party of 4 adventurers, Dragon, Metallic, Gold, Adult represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 19.
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