Xtahua

Xtahua D
HP	133
HD	19
XP	5449
Speed	10
AC	15
EV	7
Will	177
Attack1	35 (bite: plain)
Attack2	17 (claw: plain)
Attack3	20 (trample: plain)
Resistances	rF++, rPois+, rDrown
Vulnerabilities	Cold, Dragon Slaying
Habitat	Land
Intelligence	Normal
Uses	Open doors
Holiness	Natural
Size	Huge
Type	dragon, dragon
Flags	Speaks Unique Warm-blooded See invisible Flying Silence immune

An ancient and mighty dragon.

Useful Info

Xtahua is a unique and ancient dragon. Xtahua is much more durable than a regular dragon, and has upscaled physical attacks and fire breath as well (3d38). Surprisingly, unlike most dragons it can open doors. Butchering Xtahua's corpse may produce a named fire dragon hide, though it has no particularly special powers.

Location

• The Dungeon:20-27
• The Swamp:5
• The Snake Pit:5
• The Shoals:5
• The Spider's Nest:5
• The Vaults:4-8
• The Crypt
• The Hall of Blades
• The Tomb

Tips & Tricks

Xtahua can conceivably one-shot fragile, unprepared characters, and even beefier characters can't stand up to too much of his fire breath. Pile on the fire resistance (or Deflect Missiles to make his breath miss you entirely) and deal your damage quickly, as he's still a menace in melee range. If at all possible, use freezing weapons or Ice Magic to take advantage of his vulnerability, but avoid fire and poison.