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Message: <blockquote data-quote="MonkeezOnFire" data-source="post: 6473545" data-attributes="member: 6784845">This reinforces what I had already thought. Monster tactics are a more important factor of difficulty than the stat block. I actually quite like this conclusion. It means a DM can use just about any monster for any style of play. Players really want a gritty, challenging fight? The dragon uses hit and run tactics to weaken. Players want laid back casual game? The dragon engages directly. Another lesson learned would be to always bring a bow/crossbow. This is a bit more disappointing for me since I love to build melee focused characters. The fly spell just doesn't cut it with concentration being so fragile. In a dragon fight the caster should probably focus on something else. Because concentration is so swingy, the caster should expect to only be able to focus on a spell for 1 or 2 rounds. A better strategy might be to help contribute to the damage race with direct damage spells like scorching ray, rather than trying to keep a buff up. Bigby's Hand might be useful since it does damage on the first turn and if you're lucky enough to have it up later it turns your bonus action into damage. Pre-fight summoning can distract and maybe get a bit of damage in.</blockquote>