Xtahua

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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, she can destroy any doors in her way, and her breath attack leaves a cloud of fire at the end of its range. If fire dragon scales are dropped when she is killed, they will be inscribed, but are no different to scales dropped by ordinary fire dragons.

Location

• The Depths:3-5
• 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 his fire breath. Pile on the fire resistance (as well as Repel/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.
• 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 him while standing in the flames.

History

Prior to 0.16, Xtahua's breath attack did not leave a fire cloud, and he only opened doors instead of destroying them.

In 0.20, Xtahua will acquire a devastating Paralyse spell, necessitating a high MR (+++ at least), lest the player be caught in a cloud of flame for several turns and have to endure several unanswered attacks.