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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. | *[[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. | ||
**While the bolts can't be blocked or resisted, they can be avoided; good [[EV]] and [[repulsion]] can reduce the likelihood of having your buffs dispelled. | **While the bolts can't be blocked or resisted, they can be avoided; good [[EV]] and [[repulsion]] can reduce the likelihood of having your buffs dispelled. | ||
| − | *Quicksilver dragons on Snake:4 are very nasty. At 3d20 damage, their breath really hurts. They are fast, so you can't run normally. But their breath also dispels haste and teleport, so it's difficult to escape. | + | *Quicksilver dragons on Snake:4 are very nasty, though you can only get one of them there. At 3d20 damage, their breath really hurts. They are fast, so you can't run normally. But their breath also dispels haste and teleport, so it's difficult to escape. If you recognize the vault, consider delaying Snake:4 if you can't kill a quicksilver dragon quickly. Even for a character in [[Zot]], losing your buffs is a significant threat. |
*Quicksilver dragons are not resistant to [[poison]]. [[Curare]] darts slow them down, making them a lot more manageable. A [[scroll of poison]] can deal significant damage, especially with [[Ignite Poison]]. | *Quicksilver dragons are not resistant to [[poison]]. [[Curare]] darts slow them down, making them a lot more manageable. A [[scroll of poison]] can deal significant damage, especially with [[Ignite Poison]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
| + | *Prior to [[0.31]], the quicksilver temple layout in Snake:4 had two quicksilver dragons. | ||
*In [[0.27]], the quicksilver temple layout was added to Snake:4. | *In [[0.27]], the quicksilver temple layout was added to Snake:4. | ||
Revision as of 01:50, 31 December 2024
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.’” |
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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.
Like other dragons, killing it may drop quicksilver dragon scales (33% chance).
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.
- Quicksilver dragons on Snake:4 are very nasty, though you can only get one of them there. At 3d20 damage, their breath really hurts. They are fast, so you can't run normally. But their breath also dispels haste and teleport, so it's difficult to escape. If you recognize the vault, consider delaying Snake:4 if you can't kill a quicksilver dragon quickly. Even for a character in Zot, losing your buffs is a significant threat.
- Quicksilver dragons are not resistant to poison. Curare darts slow them down, making them a lot more manageable. A scroll of poison can deal significant damage, especially with Ignite Poison.
