SRD5:Ancient Copper Dragon

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Ancient Copper Dragon ^{[SRD5 OGL/CC-BY]} ^[1] ^[2] ^[3]

Gargantuan Dragon (Metallic Dragons, Copper Dragons), Chaotic Good

Armor Class: 21 (natural armor)

Hit Points: 350 (20d20+140)

Speed: 40 ft., climb 40 ft., fly 80 ft.

Str	Dex	Con	Int	Wis	Cha
27 (+8)	12 (+1)	25 (+7)	20 (+5)	17 (+3)	19 (+4)

Saving Throws: Dex +8, Con +14, Wis +10, Cha +11

Skills: Deception +11, Perception +17, Stealth +8

Damage Immunity: acid

Senses: blindsight 60 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive perception 27

Languages: Common, Draconic

Habitat: Hill

Challenge: 21 (33,000 xp)Proficiency Bonus (PB): +7

Features

Legendary Resistanc (3/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.

Actions

Multiattack. The dragon can use its Frightful Presence. It then makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +15 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 19 (2d10+8) piercing damage.

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +15 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d6+8) slashing damage.

Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +15 to hit, reach 20 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (2d8+8) bludgeoning damage.

Frightful Presence. Each creature of the dragon’s choice that is within 120 feet of the dragon and aware of it must succeed on a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature’s saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the dragon’s Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours.

Breath Weapons (Recharge 5-6). The dragon uses one of the following breath weapons:

Acid Breath. The Dragon exhales acid in a 90-foot line that is 10 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC 22 Dexterity saving throw, taking 63 (14d8) acid damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Slowing Breath. The dragon exhales gas in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 22 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature can't use reactions, its speed is halved, and it can't make more than one attack on its turn. In addition, the creature can use either an action or a bonus action on its turn, but not both. These effects last for 1 minute. The creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself with a successful save.

Change Shape. The dragon magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating no higher than its own, or back into its true form. It reverts to its true form if it dies. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying is absorbed or borne by the new form (the dragon’s choice).

In a new form, the dragon retains its alignment, hit points, Hit Dice, ability to speak, proficiencies, Legendary Resistance, lair actions, and Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores, as well as this action. Its statistics and capabilities are otherwise replaced by those of the new form, except any class features or legendary actions of that form.

Legendary Actions

The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The dragon regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.

Detect. The dragon makes a Wisdom (Perception) check.

Tail Attack. The dragon makes a tail attack.

Wing Attack (Costs 2 Actions). The dragon beats its wings. Each creature within 15 feet of the dragon must succeed on a DC 23 Dexterity saving throw or take 15 (2d6+8) bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone. The dragon can then fly up to half its flying speed.

End of the SRD5 material

Unofficial Description: Copper Dragon over 800 years old.
For description see: Copper Dragon.

Variant: Dragons as Innate Spellcasters

^[4] Many dragons have the ability to innately cast spells. Their Spellcasting Ability is Charisma, which also determines the number of spells it can cast.

Copper Dragon's Lair

^[5] Copper dragons lair in dry upland hilltops

Lair Actions

^[5] When fighting inside its lair, an copper dragon can use lair actions. On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects; the dragon can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row:

Stone Spikes.
Deep Mud.

Regional Effects

^[5] Effects near the dragon's lair:

Magic carvings of the Dragon
Tiny beasts can speak and understand

redirect: Template:5xlang

Giggling

If the dragon dies, effects fade over the course of 1d10 days.

Sources

SRD5:
- Wizards RPG Team. SRD-OGL v5.1 (5e 2014) (2015.05.06). Wizards of the Coast. Licensed: OGL.
- Wizards RPG Team. SRD-CC v5.1 (5e 2014) (2024-05-09). Wizards of the Coast. Licensed: CC-BY.
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Note: Habitat is not part of the SRD5. ↑
habitat - Dungeon Master's Guide (5e) p.302-305 ↑
Christopher Perkins, et. al.. Monster Manual (5e) (5e 2014) (2014-09-30). Wizards of the Coast. p. 86. (paraphrased) Licensed:© Wizards of the Coast (used under 'fair use' clause). ↑
Monster Manual (5e) p.112. (summarized) ↑

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Monster data ⁺

Ancient Copper Dragon (Sort Text: Dragon Copper Ancient 5e, Size: Gargantuan, Type: Dragon, Subtypes: Metallic Dragon • Copper Dragon, Alignment: Chaotic Good, HP: 350, CR: 21, Features: Legendary Resistanc • Multiattack • Bite • Claw • Tail • Frightful Presence • Breath Weapons • Change Shape, Legendary: Yes, Has Lair: No, NPC: No, Canon: Yes, Pointer: No, UA: No, User: No, Sources: SRD-OGL v5.1)

SRD-OGL v5.1 Contrigubtions ⁺

[srd5-1] SRD5:
Wizards RPG Team. SRD-OGL v5.1 (5e 2014) (2015.05.06). Wizards of the Coast. Licensed: OGL.

Wizards RPG Team. SRD-CC v5.1 (5e 2014) (2024-05-09). Wizards of the Coast. Licensed: CC-BY.
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[2] Wizards RPG Team. SRD-OGL v5.1 (5e 2014) (2015.05.06). Wizards of the Coast. Licensed: OGL.

[3] Wizards RPG Team. SRD-CC v5.1 (5e 2014) (2024-05-09). Wizards of the Coast. Licensed: CC-BY.

[hab-2] Note: Habitat is not part of the SRD5. ↑

[dmg5hab-3] tat - Dungeon Master's Guide (5e) p.302-305 ↑

[mm5.dis-4] Christopher Perkins, et. al.. Monster Manual (5e) (5e 2014) (2014-09-30). Wizards of the Coast. p. 86. (paraphrased) Licensed:© Wizards of the Coast (used under 'fair use' clause). ↑

[cd.la-5] Monster Manual (5e) p.112. (summarized) ↑

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