So, changing a creature’s race with true polymorph is possible, it’s just not simple. By the same token, you can’t turn your buddy the Male Human Fighter 20 into a Female Human Fighter 20.
Can dragons use polymorph?
Many dragons (e.g. ancient gold dragons) can polymorph using the Change Shape action: Change Shape. The dragon magically polymorphs into a humanoid or 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.
Can ancient red dragons polymorph?
No, at least not by their given 5e stats. Not a single one of the ancient, adult or young chromatic dragons have the ability to cast polymorph.
Can a polymorph turn a dragon into a beast?
Polymorph can’t turn creatures into dragons, only beasts The polymorph spell’s description says “new form” at first, but then later specifies that the new form must be a beast (emphasis mine): This spell transforms a creature with at least 1 hit point that you can see within range into a new form.
What makes an ancient brass dragon a shapechanger?
A creature is a shapechanger if they have the monster subtype (Shapechanger). Ancient Brass Dragon’s creature type is dragon. The fact that it is able to change shape (a special ability) is irrelevant to being able to transform into that shape.
Can a brass dragon change into a lich?
The change shape feature of the Brass dragon says (emphasis mine): The dragon magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating no higher than its own. A lich is an undead, not a humanoid or beast. So a brass dragon cannot change shape into a lich.
Can a 4th level polymorph turn a PC into a dragon?
Unless the creature form chosen is a beast (allosaurus, brown bear, etc) the 4th level polymorph spell won’t turn the PC into a dragon. As far as the game is concerned, a dragon is not a beast; a dragon is its own type of creature. Dragons are large reptilian creatures of ancient origin and tremendous power.
