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{{5e Monster
|name=Ancient Bronze Dragon 
|sorttext=Dragon Bronze 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, Bronze Dragon 
|align=Lawful Good 
|ac=22 
|acfluff=natural armor 
|hp=444 
|hd=24d20+192 
|speed=40 ft., {{srd5lc|Fly}} 80 ft., {{srd5lc|Swim}} 40 ft. 
|str=29
|dex=10
|con=27
|int=18
|wis=17
|cha=21
|saves={{5eDex}} +7, {{5eCon}} +15, {{5eWis}} +10, {{5eCha}} +12 
|skills={{SRD5|Insight}} +10, {{SRD5|Perception}} +17, {{SRD5|Stealth}} +7 
|damageresistances= 
|damageimmunity={{srd5lc|Lightning}} 
|conditionimmunity= 
|senses={{srd5lc|Blindsight}} 60 ft., {{srd5lc|Darkvision}} 120 ft. 
|perception=27 
|languages={{SRD5|Common}}, {{SRD5|Draconic}}
|maturity=Ancient
|habitat=Coastal 
|cr=22 
|xp=
|canon=true 
|summary={{5ep|Bronze Dragon}} over 800 years old.

|feature1=Amphibious
|flimit1=
|fdesc1=The dragon can breathe air and water.

|feature2=Legendary Resistance
|flimit2=3/Day
|fdesc2=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}}:'' +16 to hit, {{srd5lc|Reach}} 15 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 20 (2d10+9) {{srd5lc|Piercing}} damage.

|action3=Claw
|alimit3=
|adesc3=''Melee Weapon Attack:'' +16 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 16 (2d6+9) {{srd5lc|Slashing}} damage.

|action4=Tail
|alimit4=
|adesc4=''Melee Weapon Attack:'' +16 to hit, reach 20 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 18 (2d8+9) {{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}} 20 {{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:

:'''Lightning Breath'''. The Dragon exhales lightning in a 120-foot {{srd5lc|Line}} that is 10 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC 23 {{SRD5|Dexterity}} saving throw, taking 88 (16d10) lightning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

:'''Repulsion Breath'''. The dragon exhales repulsion energy in a 30-foot {{srd5lc|Cone}}. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 23 {{SRD5|Strength}} saving throw. On a failed save, the creature is pushed 60 feet away from the dragon.

|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
|ldglimit1=
|ldgdesc1=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}}
{{5ep|Bronze Dragon}} over 800 years old.<br />
''For description see: {{5ep|Bronze Dragon}}.''

{{SRD5:Dragon/Innate Spellcasting}}

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

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

{{5e Footer|Bronze Dragon|OGL}}
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Alignment	Lawful Good +
Author	SRD-CC v5.1 + and SRD-OGL v5.1 +
CRval	22 +
Canon	true +
Challenge Rating	22 +
Creature Name	Ancient Bronze Dragon +
Experience Points	41,000 +
Features	Amphibious +, Legendary Resistance +, Multiattack +, Bite +, Claw +, Tail +, Frightful Presence +, Breath Weapons +, Change Shape +, Detect +, Tail Attack + and Wing Attack +
Habitat	Coastal +
Has Lair	true +
Hit Dice	24d20+192 +
Hit Points	444 +
Legendary Monster	true +
Maturity	Ancient +
Name	Ancient Bronze Dragon +
Publication	SRD-CC v5.1 + and SRD-OGL v5.1 +
Size	Gargantuan +
SortText	Dragon Bronze Ancient +
Subtype	Metallic Dragon + and Bronze Dragon +
Summary	Bronze Dragon over 800 years old. +
Type	Dragon +