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{{5e Monster
|name=Ancient Copper Dragon 
|sorttext=Dragon Copper 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>
|size=Gargantuan 
|type=Dragon 
|swarm= <!--If swarm, size of individual creature in swarm-->
|subtype=Metallic Dragon, Copper Dragon 
|align=Chaotic Good 
|ac=21 
|acfluff=natural armor 
|hp=350 
|hd=20d20+140 
|speed=40 ft., {{srd5lc|Climb}} 40 ft., {{srd5lc|Fly}} 80 ft. 
|str=27
|dex=12
|con=25
|int=20
|wis=17
|cha=19
|saves={{5eDex}} +8, {{5eCon}} +14, {{5eWis}} +10, {{5eCha}} +11 
|skills={{SRD5|Deception}} +11, {{SRD5|Perception}} +17, {{SRD5|Stealth}} +8 
|damageresistances= 
|damageimmunity={{srd5lc|Acid}} 
|conditionimmunity= 
|senses={{srd5lc|Blindsight}} 60 ft., {{srd5lc|Darkvision}} 120 ft. 
|perception=27 
|languages={{SRD5|Common}}, {{SRD5|Draconic}}
|maturity=Ancient 
|habitat=Hill
|cr=21 
|xp=
|canon=true 
|summary={{5ep|Copper Dragon}} over 800 years old.

|feature1=Legendary Resistanc
|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}}:'' +15 to hit, {{srd5lc|Reach}} 15 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 19 (2d10+8) {{srd5lc|Piercing}} damage.

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

|action4=Tail
|alimit4=
|adesc4=''Melee Weapon Attack:'' +15 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}} 19 {{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:

:'''Acid Breath'''. The Dragon exhales acid in a 90-foot {{srd5lc|Line}} that is 10 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC 22 {{SRD5|Dexterity}} saving throw, taking 63 (14d8) acid damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

:'''Slowing Breath'''. The dragon exhales gas in a 90-foot {{srd5lc|Cone}}. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 22 {{SRD5|Constitution}} saving throw. On a failed save, the creature can't use {{srd5lc|Reaction}}s, its {{srd5lc|Speed}} is halved, and it can't make more than one {{srd5lc|Attack}} on its {{srd5lc|Turn}}. In addition, the creature can use either an {{srd5lc|Action}} or a {{srd5lc|Bonus Action}} on its turn, but not both. These effects last for 1 {{srd5lc|Minute}}. The creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself with a successful save.

|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 23 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.
}}
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'''Unofficial Description:''' {{5ep|Copper Dragon}} over 800 years old.<br />
''For description see: {{5ep|Copper Dragon}}.''

{{SRD5:Dragon/Innate Spellcasting}}

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

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

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Alignment	Chaotic Good +
Author	SRD5 +
CRval	21 +
Canon	true +
Challenge Rating	21 +
Creature Name	Ancient Copper Dragon +
Experience Points	33,000 +
Features	Legendary Resistanc +, Multiattack +, Bite +, Claw +, Tail +, Frightful Presence +, Breath Weapons +, Change Shape +, Detect +, Tail Attack + and Wing Attack +
Habitat	Hill +
Has Lair	true +
Hit Dice	20d20+140 +
Hit Points	350 +
Legendary Monster	true +
Maturity	Ancient +
Name	Ancient Copper Dragon +
Publication	SRD5 +
Size	Gargantuan +
SortText	Dragon Copper Ancient +
Subtype	Metallic Dragon + and Copper Dragon +
Summary	Copper Dragon over 800 years old. +
Title	Ancient Copper Dragon +
Type	Dragon +