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| − | * | + | *[[Quicksilver Bolt]] will dispel any [[Potion of cancellation#Affected Status Effects|valid statuses]], which can range from scary to lethal. Unexpectedly losing [[Haste]], [[scroll of teleportation|Tele]], your [[transformation]], etc. can make a dangerous situation ''that'' much worse. Keep note of buffs that [[Potion of cancellation#Unaffected Status Effects|can't be dispelled]], such as [[berserk]] and all [[god|divine]] abilities. |
*As their damage output is irresistible and considerable, the best defense is a good offense. Quicksilver dragons in Snake:4 are quite scary, but you can't even run away, as they move faster than a regular player. | *As their damage output is irresistible and considerable, the best defense is a good offense. Quicksilver dragons in Snake:4 are quite scary, but you can't even run away, as they move faster than a regular player. | ||
*While their quicksilver bolts can't be absorbed, they can be avoided; good [[EV]] and [[repulsion]] can help keep you safe. | *While their quicksilver bolts can't be absorbed, they can be avoided; good [[EV]] and [[repulsion]] can help keep you safe. | ||
*Quicksilver dragons are not resistant to [[poison]]. [[Curare]] darts and/or a [[scroll of poison]] work well against it. | *Quicksilver dragons are not resistant to [[poison]]. [[Curare]] darts and/or a [[scroll of poison]] work well against it. | ||
Revision as of 13:15, 18 June 2023
For a list of all dragons, see list of dragons.
quicksilver dragon D 
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|---|---|
| HP | 58-118 |
| HD | 16 |
| XP | 2549 |
| Speed | 15 |
| AC | 10 |
| EV | 15 |
| Will | 140 |
| Attack1 | 25 (bite: plain) |
| Attack2 | 20 (claw: plain)
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| Resistances | rDrown |
| Vulnerabilities | None |
| Habitat | Land |
| Intelligence | Animal |
| Uses | Uses nothing |
| Holiness | Natural |
| Size | Giant |
| Type | dragon, quicksilver dragon |
| Flags | See invisible Flying Warm-blooded |
| A long and sinuous dragon, seemingly more neck and tail than anything else. Its skin shines like molten mercury, magical energies arc from its pointed snout, and it moves with terrifying swiftness.
“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.’” |
Useful info
Quicksilver dragons are rare and dangerous dragons that move 50% faster than average and breathe irresistible status-dispelling energy bolts. They can be found in Vaults:5, Dis:7, a specific Snake:4 layout, and in or just outside the Realm of Zot. If you see one elsewhere, it's likely a shapeshifter.
Killing them may drop quicksilver dragon scales, a dragon armour with inherent magic resistance.
Spells
| Spell set I | ||
|---|---|---|
| Slot1 | Quicksilver Bolt (3d20) | Natural flag, Breath flag, Noisy flag |
Tips & Tricks
- Quicksilver Bolt will dispel any valid statuses, which can range from scary to lethal. Unexpectedly losing Haste, Tele, your transformation, etc. can make a dangerous situation that much worse. Keep note of buffs that can't be dispelled, such as berserk and all divine abilities.
- As their damage output is irresistible and considerable, the best defense is a good offense. Quicksilver dragons in Snake:4 are quite scary, but you can't even run away, as they move faster than a regular player.
- While their quicksilver bolts can't be absorbed, they can be avoided; good EV and repulsion can help keep you safe.
- Quicksilver dragons are not resistant to poison. Curare darts and/or a scroll of poison work well against it.
