Editing Dragon (variation)

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|style         = {{{style|}}}
|name          = [[Dragon (variation)|Dragon]]
|image         = Creature-Dragon.jpg
|px            = 270x360px
|type          = [[Dragon]]
|rank          = [[Rank#Lieutenant|Lieutenant]] <br> [[Rank#Boss|Boss]]
|location      = [[Brecilian Forest]] <br> [[Orzammar Palace]] <br> [[Ruined Temple]] <br> [[Wounded Coast]]
|affiliation   = [[Dragon thrall]]s
|skills        = [[Flame Breath (dragon)|Flame Breath]] <br> [[Overwhelm (dragon)|Overwhelm]] <br> [[Rake]] <br> [[Roar (dragon)|Roar]] <br> [[Shred (dragon)|Shred ]] <br> [[Buffet]]
|class         = 
|variations    = [[Dragonling]] <br> [[Drake]] <br> [[Mature dragon]] <br> [[High dragon]] <br> [[Great dragon]] 
|quests        = 
|appearances   = [[Dragon Age: Origins]] <br> [[Dragon Age II]] <br> [[Heroes of Dragon Age]] <br> [[Dragon Age: Inquisition]] <small>(mentioned)</small>
}}</onlyinclude>

'''Dragons''' are immature females and precursors to [[high dragon]]s. Always be wary, for they are strong opponents, capable of breathing fire and catching opponents beneath their talons. 

== Background ==
{{CodexQuote|Dragon|Female dragons take much longer to mature than their male counterparts. They too undergo a metamorphosis of sorts at adulthood; But while males lose the use of their forepaws, females actually grow a third set of limbs specifically to serve as wings.<p>
Young females travel great distances looking for a suitable nesting site. Because of their nomadic habits, these are the dragons most frequently encountered by man.|[[Codex entry: Dragon]]}}

== Involvement ==
=== ''Dragon Age: Origins'' ===
They can be found in the [[Ruins Upper Level|upper level]] of the [[Brecilian Ruins]].

=== ''Dragon Age II'' ===
One can be found inside the [[Dank Cave]] in the [[Wounded Coast]], guarding piles of treasure and an [[Evil Tome]].

== Locations ==
:{{:Brecilian Forest|style=iconmini}} ([[Ruins Upper Level]])
:{{:Ruined Temple|style=iconmini}}
:{{:Orzammar Palace|style=iconmini}}
:{{:Wounded Coast|style=iconmini}} ([[Dank Cave]])

== Abilities ==
:{{:Flame Breath (dragon)|style=iconmini}}
:{{:Overwhelm (dragon)|style=iconmini}}
:{{:Rake|style=iconmini}}
:{{:Roar (dragon)|style=iconmini}}
:{{:Shred (dragon)|style=iconmini}}
:{{:Buffet|style=iconmini}}

== Strategies ==
A strategy for dealing with the dragon found in the ruins through the [[Brecilian Forest]]:
* Before going near the center of the hall to trigger the dragon appearing, equip ranged weapons on all characters. This strategy works best if there is a [[mage]] in the party.
* After equipping range weapons, try to place your characters in the corners like: Behind the fire torch, between or behind fallen statues, behind the standing Urn next to the entrance, etc.
* This way the dragon will be unable to attack except with its ranged attacks such as Flame Breath and Roar which do minimal damage.
* Send out either [[Sten]] or [[Alistair]] (preferably Sten because Alistair has more dexterity for range attacks) to lure the dragon.

If everything works correctly, you will have 3 ranged characters behind corners (and Sten if you get him to safety behind a corner) constantly attacking the dragon while its helplessly trying to find a way to attack you. If you have a mage, you can constantly cast spells without much physical resistance from the dragon.

'''Or:'''

* Teach [[Trap-Making]] to one of the party members
* Create 20-25 pieces of [[Small Shrapnel Trap]]s (requires 1 [[Metal Shard]] and 1 [[Trap Trigger]] for each one)
* Stop the party outside the room (hold, and place them on top of the stairs in front of the dragon's chamber)
* Send in the trap-making member, and place all of your shrapnel traps in a narrow line, leading through the entrance; it is possible to lay traps almost on top of each other
* Send in someone to the center to get the dragon's attention, then run back out, luring it into the traps
Assuming all traps are triggered, the dragon should either die before reaching your party or be near death when it reaches them, making it a easy target for killing.

== Loot ==
:{{:Heavy Chainmail|style=iconmini}}

== Variations ==
:[[Dragonling]]
:[[Drake]]
:[[Mature dragon]]
:[[High dragon]]
:[[Great dragon]]

== Codex entries ==
:{{:Codex entry: Dragon|style=iconmini}}

== See also ==
:[[Dragon thrall]]

== Gallery ==
<gallery widths="210" spacing="small" position="center" captionalign="center" orientation="landscape">
WintersendDragonHoDA.png|A Wintersend Dragon in ''[[Heroes of Dragon Age]]''
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