Ancient Brass Dragon
D&D 5.5e · gargantuan dragon, chaotic good
Defense
Proficiencies & Senses
Traits
Traits
Legendary Resistance
If the monster fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Actions
Multiattack
The monster makes three Rend attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of (A) Sleep Breath or (B) Spellcasting to cast Scorching Ray (level 3 version).
Rend
Melee Weapon Attack: +14 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 22 (2d10 + 8) slashing damage plus 7 (2d6) fire damage.
Fire Breath
Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 21, each creature in a 90-foot-long, 5-foot-wide Line. Failure: 58 (13d8) fire damage. Success: Half damage.
Sleep Breath
Constitution Saving Throw: DC 21, each creature in a 90-foot Cone. Failure: The target has the Incapacitated condition until the end of its next turn, at which point it repeats the save. Second Failure: The target has the Unconscious condition for 1 minute. This effect ends for the target if it takes damage or a creature within 5 feet of it takes an action to wake it.
Spellcasting
The monster casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 20): At Will: Detect Magic, Minor Illusion, Scorching Ray (level 3 version), Shapechange (Beast or Humanoid form only, no Temporary Hit Points gained from the spell, and no Concentration or Temporary Hit Points required to maintain the spell), Speak with Animals. 1/Day Each: Control Weather, Detect Thoughts.
Reference Text
Ancient brass dragons are among the oldest and most powerful of their kind, having lived for centuries in the sun-scorched deserts of the world. They are creatures of immense wisdom and curiosity, often spending decades studying the mysteries of magic, history, and the natural world. Their scales shimmer with a metallic luster, ranging from dull bronze to bright brass, and their wings are broad and powerful, allowing them to soar effortlessly through the hot desert skies. Despite their fearsome appearance, ancient brass dragons are known for their love of conversation and their tendency to collect stories and knowledge rather than gold and treasure. They are fiercely protective of their territories and those they consider friends, and they will not hesitate to unleash their devastating breath weapons upon any who threaten them or their charges.