Can you true polymorph a dragon?
Yes you can true polymorph into an ancient brass dragon As you say, the spell and rules are clear. An ancient brass dragon is a creature, it is not a shapechanger (and may not matter if they were), and it is of the appropriate CR for your level.
What is the definition of a true polymorph?
True Polymorph. Buff (…) Choose one creature or nonmagical object that you can see within range. You transform the creature into a different creature, the creature into a nonmagical object, or the object into a creature (the object must be neither worn nor carried by another creature).
Can a polymorph speak in its new form?
The creature is limited in the actions it can perform by the nature of its new form, and it can’t speak, cast spells, or take any other action that requires hands or speech, unless its new form is capable of such actions. The target’s gear melds into the new form.
Can a polymorph create life out of an object?
Creating Life: Using true polymorph, you can create life out of an object. Anything with a CR beneath 9. Using that, you could create your own race of creatures, sentient life that looks to you as their creator.
Where can I find a true polymorph spell?
This is of the clearer part of the spell. True polymorph is on the bard, warlock, and wizard spell lists. Arcana Domain clerics can pick it up through their Arcane Mastery feature. Regrettably, it also happens to be the one polymorph spell not on the sorcerer spell list.
