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{{list of | dragons}} | {{list of | dragons}} | ||
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{{monster | {{monster | ||
|name=mottled dragon | |name=mottled dragon | ||
|glyph={{LightMagenta|D}} | |glyph={{LightMagenta|D}} | ||
| − | |tile=[[File: | + | |tile=[[File:Mottled_dragon.png]] |
| − | |flags= | + | |flags={{Flying flag}}<br>{{Warm blood flag}} |
| − | |resistances={{Fire resistance}} | + | |resistances={{Fire resistance}}<br>{{Poison resistance}}<br>{{Sticky flame resistance}} |
| − | |vulnerabilities= | + | |vulnerabilities=None |
| − | + | |meat={{Noxious corpse}} | |
| − | |meat={{ | + | |xp=167 |
| − | |xp= | ||
|holiness={{Natural}} | |holiness={{Natural}} | ||
|magic_resistance=20 | |magic_resistance=20 | ||
| − | |hp_range= | + | |hp_range=18-37 |
| − | |avg_hp=27 | + | |avg_hp=27.5 |
|armour_class=5 | |armour_class=5 | ||
|evasion=10 | |evasion=10 | ||
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|attack1=15 ({{Bite type}}: {{Plain flavour}}) | |attack1=15 ({{Bite type}}: {{Plain flavour}}) | ||
|attack2=6 ({{Claw type}}: {{Plain flavour}}) | |attack2=6 ({{Claw type}}: {{Plain flavour}}) | ||
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|hit_dice=5 | |hit_dice=5 | ||
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|intelligence={{Animal intelligence}} | |intelligence={{Animal intelligence}} | ||
|genus=dragon | |genus=dragon | ||
|species=mottled dragon | |species=mottled dragon | ||
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| − | {{Flavour|A small purple dragon with curiously mottled scales, its mouth dripping with a strange liquid flame. | + | {{Flavour|A small purple dragon with curiously mottled scales, its mouth dripping with a strange liquid flame. |
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| + | “On the other hand, Confucius is made to say to his disciples, ‘I know how birds can fly, how fishes can swim, and how animals can run. But the runner may be snared, the swimmer may be hooked, and the flyer may be shot by the arrow. But there is the dragon. I cannot tell how he mounts on the wind through the clouds, and rises to heaven. Today I have seen Lao-tsze, and can only compare him to the dragon.’”<br> | ||
| + | -Life of Confucius<br><br> | ||
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| + | “This Dragon had Two furious Wings<br> | ||
| + | Each one upon each Shoulder;<br> | ||
| + | With a Sting in his Tail as long as a Flail,<br> | ||
| + | Which made him bolder and bolder.<br> | ||
| + | He had long Claws, and in his Jaws<br> | ||
| + | Four and forty Teeth of Iron;<br> | ||
| + | With a Hide as tough, as any Buff,<br> | ||
| + | Which did him round environ.”<br><br> | ||
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| + | -“An Excellent Ballad of a most dreadful Combat, fought between Moore of Moore-Hall, and the Dragon of Wantley”, retold by Ambrose Philips, _A Collection of Old Ballads. Corrected from the Best and Most Ancient Copies Extant. With Introductions Historical, Critical, Or Humorous_. 1723.}} | ||
==Useful Info== | ==Useful Info== | ||
| − | '''Mottled dragons''' are one of the easier dragons you'll encounter. They have low [[HP]], [[AC]], and [[EV]], making them easy prey for most attacks. However, they can breathe [[Sticky Flame]] at you, dealing significant [[fire]] damage over several turns | + | '''Mottled dragons''' are one of the easier dragons you'll encounter. They have low [[HP]], [[AC]], and [[EV]], making them easy prey for most attacks. However, they can breathe [[Sticky Flame]] at you, dealing significant [[fire]] damage over several turns. |
| − | + | Killing it may drop [[mottled dragon scales]], one of the better light armours in the game. | |
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==Spells== | ==Spells== | ||
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|number= | |number= | ||
| − | |slot1=[[Sticky Flame | + | |slot1=[[Sticky Flame Range]] (3d4) |
| − | + | |flags1={{Natural slot flag}},<br>{{Breath slot flag}} | |
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}} | }} | ||
{{clear}} | {{clear}} | ||
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==Tips & Tricks== | ==Tips & Tricks== | ||
*Its Sticky Flame breath has a maximum range of 5 tiles. If you're a fast character, you can [[kite]] them fairly easily. Otherwise, try to take them out before they get into range. | *Its Sticky Flame breath has a maximum range of 5 tiles. If you're a fast character, you can [[kite]] them fairly easily. Otherwise, try to take them out before they get into range. | ||
| − | *[[Fire resistance]] will reduce its damage | + | *[[Fire resistance]] will reduce its damage. [[Mottled dragon armour]] will make the flame not "stick". |
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| + | ==History== | ||
| + | *In [[0.20]], mottled dragons were replaced by [[acid dragon]]s. | ||
| + | *Prior to [[0.19]], this dragon dropped a [[mottled dragon hide]] that could be made into [[mottled dragon armour]] with a [[scroll of enchant armour]]. | ||
| + | *Prior to [[0.15]], this monster was greatly feared for its ability to [[item destruction|destroy your scrolls]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 20:15, 2 September 2020
Obsolete: This article refers to an aspect of the game which has been removed. It is retained for historical reference only.
For a list of all dragons, see list of dragons.
mottled dragon D 
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| HP | 18-37 |
| HD | 5 |
| XP | 167 |
| Speed | 10 |
| AC | 5 |
| EV | 10 |
| Will | 20 |
| Attack1 | 15 (bite: plain) |
| Attack2 | 6 (claw: plain)
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| Resistances | rF+ rPois+ rSticky |
| Vulnerabilities | None |
| Habitat | Land |
| Intelligence | Animal |
| Uses | Uses nothing |
| Holiness | Natural |
| Size | Big |
| Type | dragon, mottled dragon |
| Flags | Flying Warm-blooded |
| A small purple dragon with curiously mottled scales, its mouth dripping with a strange liquid flame.
“On the other hand, Confucius is made to say to his disciples, ‘I know how birds can fly, how fishes can swim, and how animals can run. But the runner may be snared, the swimmer may be hooked, and the flyer may be shot by the arrow. But there is the dragon. I cannot tell how he mounts on the wind through the clouds, and rises to heaven. Today I have seen Lao-tsze, and can only compare him to the dragon.’” “This Dragon had Two furious Wings -“An Excellent Ballad of a most dreadful Combat, fought between Moore of Moore-Hall, and the Dragon of Wantley”, retold by Ambrose Philips, _A Collection of Old Ballads. Corrected from the Best and Most Ancient Copies Extant. With Introductions Historical, Critical, Or Humorous_. 1723. |
Contents
Useful Info
Mottled dragons are one of the easier dragons you'll encounter. They have low HP, AC, and EV, making them easy prey for most attacks. However, they can breathe Sticky Flame at you, dealing significant fire damage over several turns.
Killing it may drop mottled dragon scales, one of the better light armours in the game.
Spells
| Spell set | ||
|---|---|---|
| Slot1 | Sticky Flame Range (3d4) | Natural flag, Breath flag |
Tips & Tricks
- Its Sticky Flame breath has a maximum range of 5 tiles. If you're a fast character, you can kite them fairly easily. Otherwise, try to take them out before they get into range.
- Fire resistance will reduce its damage. Mottled dragon armour will make the flame not "stick".
History
- In 0.20, mottled dragons were replaced by acid dragons.
- Prior to 0.19, this dragon dropped a mottled dragon hide that could be made into mottled dragon armour with a scroll of enchant armour.
- Prior to 0.15, this monster was greatly feared for its ability to destroy your scrolls.
