Legendary Resistance (3/Day)
If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Copper Dragon, Ancient
Copper Dragon, Ancient 5e reference with CR 21, type, stat block details, token resources, terrain tools, fear hooks, and monster hunt generation.
CR 21DragonLegendaryStat Block + PDFHunt Ready
Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat BlockDownload PDF
Overview
An ancient copper dragon whose scales are tarnished to a dark green and brown patina. Its horns and frills are large and gnarled, and it carries itself with humor and wisdom.
Quick 5e Answer
Copper Dragon, Ancient CR, type, stat block, and table tools
Copper Dragon, Ancient is a CR 21 dragon for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 21, HP 350 (20d20 + 140), a ready stat block, a downloadable PDF, and connected encounter tools.
CR21
TypeDragon
Stat BlockOfficial SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block
PDF SheetAvailable
AC21
HP350 (20d20 + 140)
Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block
Ancient Copper 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 Class21
Hit Points350 (20d20 + 140)
Challenge21 • 33,000 XP
Proficiency+7
- Speed
- Fly 80 ft., Walk 40 ft., Climb 40 ft.
- Initiative
- +1
- Saving Throws
- Cha +11, Con +14, Dex +8, Wis +10
- Skills
- Stealth +8, Deception +11, Perception +17
- Damage Immunities
- Acid
- Senses
- Blindsight 60 ft., Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 27
- Passive Perception
- 27
- Languages
- Draconic
STR27+8
DEX12+1
CON25+7
INT20+5
WIS17+3
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: +15, reach 10 ft. Hit: 19 (2d10 + 8) Piercing damage plus elemental damage based on the dragon color.
Claw
Melee Attack Roll: +15, reach 5 ft. Hit: 15 (2d6 + 8) Slashing damage.
Tail
Melee Attack Roll: +15, 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 acid or slowing breath. Creatures in the area make a saving throw, taking Acid 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 +15.
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
Mocking Echo
A burst of echoing laughter or false sound distracts creatures in a chosen area, interfering with focus and perception.
Stone Snare
Rocky ground buckles into sudden ridges and pits, creating difficult terrain and threatening to restrain or slow intruders.
Acidic Drip
Caustic droplets fall from ceiling cracks or stone faces in a chosen area, dealing acid damage to exposed creatures.
Regional Effects
Trickster Caves
Echoes answer questions, exaggerate insults, and occasionally reveal hidden paths with riddling sounds.
Playful Stone
Small stones shift, balance impossibly, or tumble into patterns that resemble jokes, warnings, or maps.
Hidden Hollows
The region contains more secret ledges, crawlways, and dry shelters than its terrain should naturally allow.
Generate Terrain
Hill
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Clear • Rolling Hills • Boulder Clusters • Hilltop Shrine
Mountain
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Clear • Narrow Pass • Bare Rock • Rope Bridge
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Copper Dragon, Ancient Token, Portrait, Chatbot, Terrain, Fear Hooks, Hunt Generator, and D&D 5e Resources
Copper Dragon, Ancient 5e reference: CR 21 dragon, AC 21, HP 350 (20d20 + 140), PDF sheet, token, portrait, terrain, fear hooks, and hunt tools for Hill,… 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 Copper Dragon, Ancient into a focused hunt.
Using Copper Dragon, Ancient in play
Copper Dragon, Ancient can be used in Hill, Mountain when you want a CR 21 dragon that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.
Copper 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 Copper 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 Hill, Mountain.
- Works as a CR 21 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 Copper 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.
Copper Dragon, Ancient 5e quick FAQ
What CR is Copper Dragon, Ancient in D&D 5e?
Copper Dragon, Ancient is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 21 dragon.
What type of monster is Copper Dragon, Ancient?
Copper Dragon, Ancient is listed as a dragon.
Does Copper 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 Copper Dragon, Ancient?
Yes. This page links to Copper Dragon, Ancient token, portrait, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and monster hunt tools for fast D&D prep.
Continue building the scene
After choosing Copper 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.