Xtahua

Version 0.32: This article is up to date for the latest stable release of Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup.

For a list of all dragons, see list of dragons.

Xtahua D
HP	155-313
HD	20
XP	4829
Speed	10
AC	18
EV	7
Will	180
Attack1	44 (bite: plain)
Attack2	20 (claw: plain)
Attack3	27 (trample: trample)
Resistances	rF++ rPois+ rDrown
Vulnerabilities	Cold
Habitat	Land
Intelligence	Human
Uses	Uses nothing
Holiness	Natural
Size	Giant
Type	dragon, fire dragon
Flags	Destroys doors See invisible Flying Speaks Warm-blooded Unique Gender neutral

An ancient and mighty dragon.

Useful Info

Xtahua the Ancient is a unique fire dragon, much more durable than normal and with upscaled physical and fire attacks. Unlike standard fire dragons, Xtahua can destroy any doors in their way, and their breath attack leaves a cloud of fire at the end of its range. If Xtahua drops fire dragon scales when they are killed, they will be inscribed and pre-enchanted.

Location

• The Depths:3-4
• The Vaults:2-5
• The Crypt

Spells

Spell set I
Slot1	Searing Breath (3d40)	Natural flag, Breath flag, Noisy flag
Slot2	Paralyse	Vocal flag

Tips & Tricks

• Xtahua can conceivably one-shot fragile, unprepared characters, and even beefier characters can't stand up to too much of their fire breath. Pile on the fire resistance and deal your damage quickly, as they're still a menace in melee range.
• Xtahua's searing breath will leave a cloud of fire at the end of its path. Try not to get backed against a wall or into a corner unless you think you can handle fighting while standing in fire. Also, be aware that Xtahua can and will trample you backwards into the flames.
• If at all possible, use freezing weapons or Ice Magic to take advantage of Xtahua's vulnerability, but avoid fire and poison.
• Make sure you have enough willpower to avoid getting paralyzed; Will+++ is generally enough.
• RMsl can come in handy here, if you have it to hand.

History

• Prior to 0.31, Xtahua dealt less damage in melee, had almost half as many HP, and had 15 AC.
• Xtahua was female before version 0.24.
• Prior to 0.16, Xtahua's breath attack did not leave a fire cloud, and she only opened doors instead of destroying them.
• In an ancient version of Crawl, Xtahua was male.