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{{5e Monster
|name=Ancient Brass Dragon 
|sorttext=Dragon Brass Ancient
|refs={{SRD5ref}} <ref name="hab">Note: Habitat is not part of the [[SRD5]].</ref> <ref name="dmg5hab">habitat - {{pub|Dungeon Master's Guide (5e)}} p.302-305</ref>
|monsterref=dragon
|size=Gargantuan 
|type=Dragon 
|swarm= <!--If swarm, size of individual creature in swarm-->
|subtype=Metallic Dragon, Brass Dragon 
|align=Chaotic Good 
|ac=20 
|acfluff=natural armor 
|hp=297 
|hd=17d20+119 
|speed=40 ft., {{srd5lc|Burrow}} 40 ft., {{srd5lc|Fly}} 80 ft. 
|str=27
|dex=10
|con=25
|int=16
|wis=15
|cha=19
|saves={{5eDex}} +6, {{5eCon}} +13, {{5eWis}} +8, {{5eCha}} +10 
|skills={{SRD5|History}} +9, {{SRD5|Perception}} +14, {{SRD5|Persuasion}} +10, {{SRD5|Stealth}} +6 
|damageresistances= 
|damageimmunity={{srd5lc|Fire}} 
|conditionimmunity= 
|senses={{srd5lc|Blindsight}} 60 ft., {{srd5lc|Darkvision}} 120 ft. 
|perception=24 
|languages={{SRD5|Common}}, {{SRD5|Draconic}} 
|maturity=Ancient
|habitat=Desert
|cr=20 
|xp=
|canon=true
|summary={{5ep|Brass Dragon}} over 800 years old

|feature1=Legendary Resistance
|flimit1=3/Day
|fdesc1=If the dragon fails a {{srd5lc|Saving Throw}}, it can choose to succeed instead.

|action1=Multiattack
|alimit1=
|adesc1=The dragon can use its Frightful Presence. It then makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.

|action2=Bite
|alimit2=
|adesc2=''{{SRD5|Melee Weapon Attack}}:'' +14 to hit, {{srd5lc|Reach}} 15 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 19 (2d10+8) {{srd5lc|Piercing}} damage.

|action3=Claw
|alimit3=
|adesc3=''Melee Weapon Attack:'' +14 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 15 (2d6+8) {{srd5lc|Slashing}} damage.

|action4=Tail
|alimit4=
|adesc4=''Melee Weapon Attack:'' +14 to hit, reach 20 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 17 (2d8+8) {{srd5lc|Bludgeoning}} damage.

|action5=Frightful Presence
|alimit5=
|adesc5=Each creature of the dragon’s choice that is within 120 feet of the dragon and aware of it must succeed on a {{SRD5|DC}} 18 {{SRD5|Wisdom}} saving throw or become {{srd5lc|Frightened}} for 1 {{srd5lc|Minute}}. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its {{srd5lc|Turn}}s, 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 {{srd5lc|Immune}} to the dragon’s Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours.

|action6=Breath Weapons
|alimit6={{SRD5|Recharge}} 5-6
|adesc6=The dragon uses one of the following breath weapons:
:'''Fire Breath'''. The Dragon exhales fire in a 90-foot {{srd5lc|Line}} that is 10 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC 21 {{SRD5|Dexterity}} saving throw, taking 54 (15d8) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
:'''Sleep Breath'''. The dragon exhales sleep gas in a 90-foot {{srd5lc|Cone}}. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 21 {{SRD5|Constitution}} saving throw or fall {{srd5lc|Unconscious}} for 10 minutes. This effect ends for a creature if the creature takes damage or someone uses an action to wake it.

|action7=Change Shape
|alimit7=
|adesc7=The dragon magically {{srd5lc|Polymorph}}s into a {{srd5lc|Humanoid}} or {{srd5lc|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.

|legend1=Detect
|lgdlimit1=
|lgddesc1=The dragon makes a {{SRD5|Wisdom}} ({{SRD5|Perception}}) {{srd5lc|Ability Check|check}}.

|legend2=Tail Attack
|lgdlimit2=
|lgddesc2=The dragon makes a tail attack.

|legend3=Wing Attack
|lgdlimit3=Costs 2 Actions
|lgddesc3=The dragon beats its wings. Each creature within 15 feet of the dragon must succeed on a DC 22 Dexterity saving throw or take 15 (2d6+8) bludgeoning damage and be knocked {{srd5lc|Prone}}. The dragon can then fly up to half its flying speed.
}}
{{SRD5end}}
'''Unofficial Description:''' {{5ep|Brass Dragon}} over 800 years old.

{{SRD5:Dragon/Innate Spellcasting}}

{{:Brass Dragon (5e)/Lair Actions}}

==Sources and Notes==
<references />
[[Category:SRD5 Monsters]]
[[Category:5e Dragons|Brass Ancient Dragon 5e]]
[[Category:5e Metallic Dragons|Brass Ancient Dragon 5e]]
[[Category:5e Brass Dragons|Ancient Brass Dragon 5e]]
[[Category:5e Ancient Dragons|Brass Dragon Ancient 5e]]

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Alignment	Chaotic Good +
Author	SRD-CC v5.1 + and SRD-OGL v5.1 +
CRval	20 +
Canon	true +
Challenge Rating	20 +
Creature Name	Ancient Brass Dragon +
Experience Points	25,000 +
Features	Legendary Resistance +, Multiattack +, Bite +, Claw +, Tail +, Frightful Presence +, Breath Weapons +, Change Shape +, Detect +, Tail Attack + and Wing Attack +
Habitat	Desert +
Has Lair	true +
Hit Dice	17d20+119 +
Hit Points	297 +
Legendary Monster	true +
Maturity	Ancient +
Name	Ancient Brass Dragon +
Publication	SRD-CC v5.1 + and SRD-OGL v5.1 +
Size	Gargantuan +
SortText	Dragon Brass Ancient +
Subtype	Metallic Dragon + and Brass Dragon +
Summary	Brass Dragon over 800 years old +
Type	Dragon +