Monster Almanac
← Back to the Bestiary

Brass Dragon, Adult

Brass Dragon, Adult 5e reference with CR 13, type, stat block details, token resources, terrain tools, fear hooks, and monster hunt generation.

CR 13DragonLegendaryStat Block + PDFHunt Ready
Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat BlockDownload PDF

Overview

A desert‑dwelling dragon with burnished brass scales that gleam like polished metal. It has sweeping horns that curve back like a ram’s, a frill along its jaw, and a warm, welcoming expression; its wings are broad and slightly tattered.

Quick 5e Answer

Brass Dragon, Adult CR, type, stat block, and table tools

Brass Dragon, Adult is a CR 13 dragon for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 18, HP 172 (15d12 + 75), a ready stat block, a downloadable PDF, and connected encounter tools.

CR13
TypeDragon
Stat BlockOfficial SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block
PDF SheetAvailable
AC18
HP172 (15d12 + 75)

Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block

Adult Brass Dragon

Huge, Dragon, Good or Neutral

Official SRD5e-2024srd-5.2.1-v1PDF Ready
Download PDF

This stat block uses official SRD 5.2.1 content under CC-BY-4.0 attribution.

Armor Class18
Hit Points172 (15d12 + 75)
Challenge13 • 10,000 XP
Proficiency+5
Speed
Fly 80 ft., Walk 40 ft., Burrow 30 ft.
Initiative
+0
Saving Throws
Cha +8, Con +10, Dex +5, Wis +6
Skills
Stealth +5, Perception +11, Persuasion +8
Damage Immunities
Fire
Senses
Blindsight 60 ft., Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 21
Passive Perception
21
Languages
Draconic
STR23+6
DEX10+0
CON21+5
INT14+2
WIS13+1
CHA17+3

Traits

Legendary Resistance (3/Day)

If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.

Draconic Senses

The dragon has blindsight, darkvision, and keen awareness.

Actions

Multiattack

The dragon can use Frightful Presence. It then makes three attacks: one Bite and two Claw attacks.

Bite

Melee Attack Roll: +11, reach 10 ft. Hit: 17 (2d10 + 6) Piercing damage plus elemental damage based on the dragon color.

Claw

Melee Attack Roll: +11, reach 5 ft. Hit: 13 (2d6 + 6) Slashing damage.

Tail

Melee Attack Roll: +11, reach 15 ft. Hit: 15 (2d8 + 6) Bludgeoning damage.

Frightful Presence

Wisdom Saving Throw: each creature of the dragon choice within 120 feet. Failure: The target has the Frightened condition for 1 minute.

Breath Weapon (Recharge 5-6)

The dragon exhales a line of fire or sleep breath. Creatures in the area make a saving throw, taking Fire damage on a failure or half as much on a success.

Legendary Actions

Detect

The dragon makes a Wisdom (Perception) check.

Tail Attack

The dragon makes one Tail attack with attack bonus +11.

Wing Attack (Costs 2 Actions)

The dragon beats its wings. Nearby creatures must make a Dexterity saving throw or take Bludgeoning damage and fall Prone. The dragon can then fly up to half its flying speed.

Lair Actions

Sleepy Heat

A shimmering wave of soporific warmth rolls through a chosen area. Creatures there must resist drowsiness and slowed reactions.

Singing Sand

Sand or dust rises in a humming spiral, obscuring an area and distracting creatures that rely on hearing.

Sunlit Mirage

A false image of passage, cover, or safety appears in the lair, potentially drawing movement or attacks toward empty space.

Regional Effects

Friendly Echoes

Voices carry strangely through canyons and ruins, sometimes repeating old conversations in warm, distorted tones.

Gentle Shelter

Desert caves and hollows near the lair are oddly comfortable, dry, and protected from the worst winds.

Mirage Roads

Travelers see inviting paths and golden lights that may guide them toward conversation with the dragon.

Legal Attribution

This work includes material from the System Reference Document 5.2.1 (“SRD 5.2.1”) by Wizards of the Coast LLC, available at https://www.dndbeyond.com/srd. The SRD 5.2.1 is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, available at https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode.

This stat block includes SRD 5.2.1 material licensed under CC-BY-4.0. Include the required SRD 5.2.1 attribution in generated PDFs.

License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International

Generate Terrain

Desert

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning • Clear • Rolling Dunes • Rocky Outcrops • Giant Bones
BaseOpen

Note: These resource links work best when you are logged in to ChatGPT in your browser.

Brass Dragon, Adult Token, Portrait, Chatbot, Terrain, Fear Hooks, Hunt Generator, and D&D 5e Resources

Brass Dragon, Adult 5e reference: CR 13 dragon, AC 18, HP 172 (15d12 + 75), PDF sheet, token, portrait, terrain, fear hooks, and hunt tools for Desert. This page is part of the complete Monster Almanac stat block library. It includes a official srd 5.2.1 stat block with a downloadable PDF sheet, plus connected prep tools. Use this Monster Almanac page to move from search result to table prep: read the quick 5e reference, open the stat block, download the PDF when available, generate a token or portrait prompt, build matching terrain, create a monster-bound fear hook, and turn Brass Dragon, Adult into a focused hunt.

Using Brass Dragon, Adult in play

Brass Dragon, Adult can be used in Desert when you want a CR 13 dragon that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.

Brass Dragon, Adult is especially strong as a centerpiece threat, boss fight, regional terror, or memorable capstone encounter.

The attached official srd 5.2.1 stat block gives you a table-ready rules reference, and the PDF button keeps the sheet easy to print or save before the session.

This makes Brass Dragon, Adult useful not only as a monster reference, but also as a scene-shaping piece for travel danger, dungeon pressure, wilderness discovery, or a stronger narrative threat.

Why this monster is useful

  • Fits naturally into Desert.
  • Works as a CR 13 option for encounter building and pacing.
  • Connects directly with a stat block, downloadable PDF, portrait, token, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and hunt resources.
  • Helps game masters move from reference to actual tabletop use more quickly.

Quick ideas for scene building

  • Use Brass Dragon, Adult as a wandering threat tied to the local environment.
  • Pair the monster with terrain from the environments shown above.
  • Add an NPC witness, hunter, scholar, survivor, or fearful character to frame the danger.
  • Open the chatbot resource to give the creature more roleplay or lore flavor.
  • Use the hunt generator to turn this monster into a focused adventure hook.

Brass Dragon, Adult 5e quick FAQ

What CR is Brass Dragon, Adult in D&D 5e?

Brass Dragon, Adult is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 13 dragon.

What type of monster is Brass Dragon, Adult?

Brass Dragon, Adult is listed as a dragon.

Does Brass Dragon, Adult have a 5e stat block?

Yes. This page includes a official srd 5.2.1 stat block and a downloadable PDF sheet.

Can I generate a token or hunt for Brass Dragon, Adult?

Yes. This page links to Brass Dragon, Adult token, portrait, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and monster hunt tools for fast D&D prep.