Legendary Resistance (3/Day)
If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Brass Dragon, Ancient
Brass Dragon, Ancient 5e reference with CR 20, type, stat block details, token resources, terrain tools, fear hooks, and monster hunt generation.
CR 20DragonLegendaryStat Block + PDFHunt Ready
Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat BlockDownload PDF
Overview
An ancient brass dragon whose scales have deepened to a reddish‑brass patina. Its horns are huge spirals, its beard‑like chin frills are long, and its wings are vast; a friendly smile often hides great wisdom.
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Brass Dragon, Ancient CR, type, stat block, and table tools
Brass Dragon, Ancient is a CR 20 dragon for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 20, HP 297 (17d20 + 119), a ready stat block, a downloadable PDF, and connected encounter tools.
CR20
TypeDragon
Stat BlockOfficial SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block
PDF SheetAvailable
AC20
HP297 (17d20 + 119)
Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block
Ancient Brass Dragon
Gargantuan, Dragon, Good or Neutral
Official SRD5e-2024srd-5.2.1-v1PDF Ready
This stat block uses official SRD 5.2.1 content under CC-BY-4.0 attribution.
Armor Class20
Hit Points297 (17d20 + 119)
Challenge20 • 25,000 XP
Proficiency+6
- Speed
- Fly 80 ft., Walk 40 ft., Burrow 40 ft.
- Initiative
- +0
- Saving Throws
- Cha +10, Con +13, Dex +6, Wis +8
- Skills
- Stealth +6, Perception +14, Persuasion +10
- Damage Immunities
- Fire
- Senses
- Blindsight 60 ft., Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 24
- Passive Perception
- 24
- Languages
- Draconic
STR27+8
DEX10+0
CON25+7
INT16+3
WIS15+2
CHA19+4
Traits
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: +14, reach 10 ft. Hit: 19 (2d10 + 8) Piercing damage plus elemental damage based on the dragon color.
Claw
Melee Attack Roll: +14, reach 5 ft. Hit: 15 (2d6 + 8) Slashing damage.
Tail
Melee Attack Roll: +14, reach 15 ft. Hit: 17 (2d8 + 8) 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 +14.
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.
Brass Dragon, Ancient Token, Portrait, Chatbot, Terrain, Fear Hooks, Hunt Generator, and D&D 5e Resources
Brass Dragon, Ancient 5e reference: CR 20 dragon, AC 20, HP 297 (17d20 + 119), 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, Ancient into a focused hunt.
Using Brass Dragon, Ancient in play
Brass Dragon, Ancient can be used in Desert when you want a CR 20 dragon that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.
Brass Dragon, Ancient 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, Ancient 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 20 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, Ancient 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, Ancient 5e quick FAQ
What CR is Brass Dragon, Ancient in D&D 5e?
Brass Dragon, Ancient is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 20 dragon.
What type of monster is Brass Dragon, Ancient?
Brass Dragon, Ancient is listed as a dragon.
Does Brass Dragon, Ancient 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, Ancient?
Yes. This page links to Brass Dragon, Ancient token, portrait, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and monster hunt tools for fast D&D prep.
Continue building the scene
After choosing Brass Dragon, Ancient, the next step is usually to connect the monster with a place, an encounter shape, a supporting cast, or a character who fears it. Use the tools below to keep building without leaving the Monster Almanac workflow.