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| + | |name=High Dragon |
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| + | |rank = [[Elite]] [[Boss]] |
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| + | |level = 15 |
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| + | |locations = [[Mountain Top]] |
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| + | |appearances=''[[Dragon Age: Origins]]'' |
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| + | |skills=Flame Breath |
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<center>''"A fully mature adult female dragon is the high dragon: the great monster of legend, the rarest of all dragonkind. These dragons hollow out massive lairs for themselves, for they need the space to house their harem of drakes as well as their eggs and the dragonlings..."''</center> |
<center>''"A fully mature adult female dragon is the high dragon: the great monster of legend, the rarest of all dragonkind. These dragons hollow out massive lairs for themselves, for they need the space to house their harem of drakes as well as their eggs and the dragonlings..."''</center> |
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It was this portent (the Rampage) that led to the current period being named the Dragon Age by the [[Divine]] of the [[Chantry]]. |
It was this portent (the Rampage) that led to the current period being named the Dragon Age by the [[Divine]] of the [[Chantry]]. |
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The battle is an extremely difficult one, and as such there are some tactics that will make the battle easier: |
The battle is an extremely difficult one, and as such there are some tactics that will make the battle easier: |
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+ | *Having a [[Weapon and Shield Talents|Weapon and Shield]] specialist as the tank is very helpful because having the Shield Wall and Shield Expertise talents will make the character immune to the dragon's knockdown attack. |
| − | + | *Having [[Wynne]] in the party is crucial for this battle, as surviving without her healing abilities is near impossible. It would also help (granted the player or someone is the party has basic Herbalism) to buy the maximum amount of flasks (from Bodhan at the camp) and lyrium dust (from the quartermaster at the [[Kinloch Hold]] (the Circle Tower). This will allow to create 99 lesser lyrium potions, and, using tactics, the player can get her to use one every time her mana drops under 75%. She will essentially have infinite mana, and thus limitless healing abilities. |
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| − | + | *It also certainly helps to engage the dragon at range, due to a melee attack that causes immediate death. The player should either use their rogue character (skilled archer such as [[Leliana]]) or damage oriented mage. |
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| − | + | *[[The Warden]] can also prevent the death of a melee character from the dragon's grab attack using well timed heals from a healer. Having both Heal and Group Heal works well for this. Melee characters other than a tank can be kept to the left and right sides of the dragon to prevent being knocked down from the tail/legs of the dragon, also use Force Field to break the dragon's grab, temporarily neutralize him, which gives few seconds to recover. |
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| − | + | *[[Morrigan]]'s Cone of the Cold spell is immeasurably valuable in this scenario, as it will immediately freeze the dragon and break the grab attack. Use one of the tactics slots to assign this move, and another to assign a similar potion use to Wynne's. |
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+ | *Making 99 less health potions and having all of the melee [[companions]] use them when their health is less than 75% helps keep them alive longer. |
| − | + | *Due to her high constitution, [[Shale]] is also an excellent choice for the party in this scenario. She should be equipped with a fire crystal to increase her resistance to the dragons fire breathing attacks. She is also immune to knockback and the dragon's 1 hit kill move which makes her the best tank if she has the Stoneheart ability. |
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| − | + | *If [[The Warden]] defeated any Drakes prior to fighting the High Dragon, then bring them to Wade's Emporium in Ferelden and the smith will forge Wade's (Superior if [[The Warden]] lets him try twice) Drakeskin Leather Armor. Wade's Drakeskin is excellent for this battle, as each suit gives 70% flame resistance. ('''Edit''': This needs more verification for accuracy to see if the player can get a third set of armor made at Wade's shop, after beating the High Dragon. He will give the player a choice of light, medium, or massive dragon bone armor. The stats vary depending on the chosen type, but all contain a huge amount of fire resistance.)('''Confirmed''': If you bring the Dragon Scale to Wade before bringing him the second set of Drake scales, you can have 3 sets of highly flame resistant armor, useful against the high dragon and/or others.) |
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| − | + | *Ranger summoned pets seem immune to the dragon's 1-hit-kill melee attack. This makes them a good choice to hold aggro to complement a ranged strategy. |
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| − | + | *A fully specialized Arcane Warrior also works very well as a tank if [[The Warden]] uses a combination of Combat Magic, Rock Armor, and Shimmering Shield. This will render the Arcane Warrior highly resilient to the dragon's physical attacks and almost impervious to its fire attacks. Using spells such as Walking Bomb and Crushing Prison also help to ensure a steady stream of damage. |
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Another set of tactics involves the use of ranged attacks and the forcefield power. Using a main tank to get aggro initially, have the rest of the party attack with ranged weapons from behind but out of range of the tail slap. Using forcefield on the main tank, and keeping him healed when it drops before re-applying should keep the dragon occupied while the rest of the party reduces it's HP. The tank should also use powers like Taunt or Bellow for the few seconds that the forcefield is down. |
Another set of tactics involves the use of ranged attacks and the forcefield power. Using a main tank to get aggro initially, have the rest of the party attack with ranged weapons from behind but out of range of the tail slap. Using forcefield on the main tank, and keeping him healed when it drops before re-applying should keep the dragon occupied while the rest of the party reduces it's HP. The tank should also use powers like Taunt or Bellow for the few seconds that the forcefield is down. |
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==Result== |
==Result== |
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One of the most valuable items that can be looted from the dragon is her scales. Speak to Wade, from Wade's Emporium, in [[Denerim]], about the Dragon Scales and he will offer you a choice of 3 items, [[Wade's Superior Dragonskin Armor|Medium Dragonskin Armor]], [[Wade's Superior Heavy Dragonscale Armor|Heavy Dragonscale Armor]] or the [[Wade's Superior Dragonbone Plate Armor|Dragonbone Plate Armor]]. After the decision is made it will be ready in seconds. Also after you have your dragon armor you will no longer be welcome as a customer in Wades Emporium due to Herren's newfound hatred of the [[Player character|Warden]]. This armor offers a very high defense bonus compared to other armors of the same type, but offers the same fire resistance as the previously created Superior Drakeskin Armour. |
One of the most valuable items that can be looted from the dragon is her scales. Speak to Wade, from Wade's Emporium, in [[Denerim]], about the Dragon Scales and he will offer you a choice of 3 items, [[Wade's Superior Dragonskin Armor|Medium Dragonskin Armor]], [[Wade's Superior Heavy Dragonscale Armor|Heavy Dragonscale Armor]] or the [[Wade's Superior Dragonbone Plate Armor|Dragonbone Plate Armor]]. After the decision is made it will be ready in seconds. Also after you have your dragon armor you will no longer be welcome as a customer in Wades Emporium due to Herren's newfound hatred of the [[Player character|Warden]]. This armor offers a very high defense bonus compared to other armors of the same type, but offers the same fire resistance as the previously created Superior Drakeskin Armour. |
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| + | ==See Also== |
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| + | *[[Dragon Scale Armor]] |
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| + | *[[Wade]] |
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| + | *[[Codex Entry 11: Dragon]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 14:04, 26 November 2009
Impregnated females are known as high dragons. Living more than 1000 years, these terrifying beasts are known to have at least a dozen drakes guarding their lair.
At the end of the Blessed Age, many in Thedas believed that all the dragons had vanished until one went on a Rampage. A Rampage is when one or more high dragons, who are all female, emerge from their underground lair and destroy everything in their path. They gorge, then lay a clutch. [1]
It was this portent (the Rampage) that led to the current period being named the Dragon Age by the Divine of the Chantry.
Tactics
The Warden is given the option to battle a High Dragon during and after The Urn of Sacred Ashes quest. After (optionally) battling Kolgrim and emerging onto the Mountain Top, a short cutscene of a dragon flying above the player is seen. The Warden can engage the dragon by using Kolgrim's Horn, looted from Kolgrim. The below strategy guide is written for this scenario.
The battle is an extremely difficult one, and as such there are some tactics that will make the battle easier:
- Having a Weapon and Shield specialist as the tank is very helpful because having the Shield Wall and Shield Expertise talents will make the character immune to the dragon's knockdown attack.
- Having Wynne in the party is crucial for this battle, as surviving without her healing abilities is near impossible. It would also help (granted the player or someone is the party has basic Herbalism) to buy the maximum amount of flasks (from Bodhan at the camp) and lyrium dust (from the quartermaster at the Kinloch Hold (the Circle Tower). This will allow to create 99 lesser lyrium potions, and, using tactics, the player can get her to use one every time her mana drops under 75%. She will essentially have infinite mana, and thus limitless healing abilities.
- It also certainly helps to engage the dragon at range, due to a melee attack that causes immediate death. The player should either use their rogue character (skilled archer such as Leliana) or damage oriented mage.
- The Warden can also prevent the death of a melee character from the dragon's grab attack using well timed heals from a healer. Having both Heal and Group Heal works well for this. Melee characters other than a tank can be kept to the left and right sides of the dragon to prevent being knocked down from the tail/legs of the dragon, also use Force Field to break the dragon's grab, temporarily neutralize him, which gives few seconds to recover.
- Morrigan's Cone of the Cold spell is immeasurably valuable in this scenario, as it will immediately freeze the dragon and break the grab attack. Use one of the tactics slots to assign this move, and another to assign a similar potion use to Wynne's.
- Making 99 less health potions and having all of the melee companions use them when their health is less than 75% helps keep them alive longer.
- Due to her high constitution, Shale is also an excellent choice for the party in this scenario. She should be equipped with a fire crystal to increase her resistance to the dragons fire breathing attacks. She is also immune to knockback and the dragon's 1 hit kill move which makes her the best tank if she has the Stoneheart ability.
- If The Warden defeated any Drakes prior to fighting the High Dragon, then bring them to Wade's Emporium in Ferelden and the smith will forge Wade's (Superior if The Warden lets him try twice) Drakeskin Leather Armor. Wade's Drakeskin is excellent for this battle, as each suit gives 70% flame resistance. (Edit: This needs more verification for accuracy to see if the player can get a third set of armor made at Wade's shop, after beating the High Dragon. He will give the player a choice of light, medium, or massive dragon bone armor. The stats vary depending on the chosen type, but all contain a huge amount of fire resistance.)(Confirmed: If you bring the Dragon Scale to Wade before bringing him the second set of Drake scales, you can have 3 sets of highly flame resistant armor, useful against the high dragon and/or others.)
- Ranger summoned pets seem immune to the dragon's 1-hit-kill melee attack. This makes them a good choice to hold aggro to complement a ranged strategy.
- A fully specialized Arcane Warrior also works very well as a tank if The Warden uses a combination of Combat Magic, Rock Armor, and Shimmering Shield. This will render the Arcane Warrior highly resilient to the dragon's physical attacks and almost impervious to its fire attacks. Using spells such as Walking Bomb and Crushing Prison also help to ensure a steady stream of damage.
Another set of tactics involves the use of ranged attacks and the forcefield power. Using a main tank to get aggro initially, have the rest of the party attack with ranged weapons from behind but out of range of the tail slap. Using forcefield on the main tank, and keeping him healed when it drops before re-applying should keep the dragon occupied while the rest of the party reduces it's HP. The tank should also use powers like Taunt or Bellow for the few seconds that the forcefield is down.
The high dragon's main attack are frontal. A good tactic against this is to attack from the sides and never be directly in front of the dragon, and not get close to its legs or tails and use potions often. When fighting the high dragon keep to the sides and use the most powerful attacks. This may draw out the battle longer, but it's a good tactic to use if the main tank dies.
Result
One of the most valuable items that can be looted from the dragon is her scales. Speak to Wade, from Wade's Emporium, in Denerim, about the Dragon Scales and he will offer you a choice of 3 items, Medium Dragonskin Armor, Heavy Dragonscale Armor or the Dragonbone Plate Armor. After the decision is made it will be ready in seconds. Also after you have your dragon armor you will no longer be welcome as a customer in Wades Emporium due to Herren's newfound hatred of the Warden. This armor offers a very high defense bonus compared to other armors of the same type, but offers the same fire resistance as the previously created Superior Drakeskin Armour.
See Also
- Dragon Scale Armor
- Wade
- Codex Entry 11: Dragon
References
- ↑ The developers have suggested the level of devastation is comparable to a category 5 hurricane.