Adult Copper Dragon

D&D 5e 2024 rules. Stats use the 2024 rules from the System Reference Document 5.2.1.

The Adult Copper Dragon is a Huge dragon, with Armor Class 18, 184 hit points, and Challenge Rating 14. An Adult Copper Dragon is a whimsical yet formidable guardian of rocky uplands known for its love of riddles and pranks.

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Stat Block

Abilities & Attacks

Legendary Resistance (3/Day, or 4/Day in Lair). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Actions Multiattack. The dragon makes three Rend attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of (A) Slowing Breath or (B) Spellcasting to cast Mind Spike (level 4 version). Acid Breath (Recharge 5–6). Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 18, each creature in an 60-foot-long, 5-foot-wide Line. Failure: 54 (12d8) Acid damage. Success: Half damage. Slowing Breath. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 18, each creature in a 60-foot Cone. Failure: The target can't take Reactions; its Speed is halved; and it can take either an action or a Bonus Action on its turn, not both. This effect lasts until the end of its next turn. Legendary Actions Legendary Action Uses: 3 (4 in Lair). Immediately after another creature's turn, the dragon can expend a use to take one of the following actions. The dragon regains all expended uses at the start of each of its turns. Giggling Magic. Charisma Saving Throw: DC 17, one creature the dragon can see within 90 feet. Failure: 24 (7d6) Psychic damage. Until the end of its next turn, the target rolls 1d6 whenever it makes an ability check or attack roll and subtracts the number rolled from the D20 Test. Failure or Success: The dragon can't take this action again until the start of its next turn. Mind Jolt. The dragon uses Spellcasting to cast Mind Spike (level 4 version). The dragon can't take this action again until the start of its next turn. Pounce. The dragon moves up to half its Speed, and it makes one Rend attack.

Common Questions

How much HP does an Adult Copper Dragon have?

184 hit points.

What is an Adult Copper Dragon's Challenge Rating?

Challenge Rating 14.

What is an Adult Copper Dragon's Armor Class?

AC 18.

How fast can an Adult Copper Dragon move?

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

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