Ancient Bronze Dragon

Gargantuan dragon, lawful good

Armor Class
22 (natural armor)
Hit Points
444 (24d20+192)
Speed
walk 40 ft., fly 80 ft., swim 40 ft.
Challenge
22 (41,000 XP)
Proficiency Bonus
+7
Saving Throws
Dex +7, Con +15, Wis +10, Cha +12
Skills
Insight +10, Perception +17, Stealth +7
Damage Immunities
lightning
Senses
blindsight 60 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 27
Languages
Common, Draconic

Ability Scores

STR
29
+9
DEX
10
+0
CON
27
+8
INT
18
+4
WIS
17
+3
CHA
21
+5

Traits

Amphibious

The dragon can breathe air and water.

Legendary Resistance (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: +16 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 20 (2d10 + 9) piercing damage.

Claw

Melee Weapon Attack: +16 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (2d6 + 9) slashing damage.

Tail

Melee Weapon Attack: +16 to hit, reach 20 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (2d8 + 9) 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 20 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. Lightning Breath. The dragon exhales lightning in a 120-foot line that is 10 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC 23 Dexterity saving throw, taking 88 (16d10) lightning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Repulsion Breath. The dragon exhales repulsion energy in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 23 Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the creature is pushed 60 feet away from the dragon.

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 ancient bronze 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 ancient bronze 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 ft. of the dragon must succeed on a DC 24 Dexterity saving throw or take 16 (2d6 + 9) bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone. The dragon can then fly up to half its flying speed.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ancient Bronze Dragon's challenge rating in D&D 5e?

Ancient Bronze Dragon is a CR 22 monster, worth 41,000 XP.

What are Ancient Bronze Dragon's armor class and hit points?

Ancient Bronze Dragon has an armor class of 22 (natural armor) and 444 hit points (24d20+192).

What type of creature is Ancient Bronze Dragon?

Ancient Bronze Dragon is a gargantuan dragon, lawful good.