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==Useful Info==
 
==Useful Info==
'''Acid dragons''' are one of the easier dragons you'll encounter. They have low [[HP]], [[AC]], and [[EV]], making them easy prey for most attacks. However, they can breathe [[acid]] at you, dealing significant damage and possibly corroding your equipment.
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'''Acid dragons''' are one of the easier dragons you'll encounter. They can breathe [[acid]] at you, dealing significant damage and possibly corroding you.
  
Killing it may drop [[acid dragon scales]], one of the better light armours in the game.
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Killing it may drop [[acid dragon scales]] (33% chance).
  
 
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==Tips & Tricks==
 
==Tips & Tricks==
*[[Acid resistance]] will reduce the damage of its acid breath, but acid dragons are generally fairly easy to kill even without it.
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*[[Acid resistance]] will reduce the damage of its acid breath, though it's reasonable to fight acid dragons without.
 
*If you do get corroded, reassess the situation. If you're confident you can kill the dragon even with the penalties to AC and weapon attacks, do so, but if you were having difficulty before getting hit in the face with acid, or if there are other dangerous monsters about, it might be a good idea to [[scroll of teleportation|teleport]].
 
*If you do get corroded, reassess the situation. If you're confident you can kill the dragon even with the penalties to AC and weapon attacks, do so, but if you were having difficulty before getting hit in the face with acid, or if there are other dangerous monsters about, it might be a good idea to [[scroll of teleportation|teleport]].
**Spellcasting and evocations aren't hindered by corrosion, so if your weapons aren't working anymore, try switching tactics.
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**Spellcasting and Evocations aren't hindered by corrosion, so if your weapons aren't working anymore, try switching tactics.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
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*Prior to [[0.28]], Spit Acid had 3d7 base damage, but had a 4d5 "acid splash" added on top of it.
 
*Acid dragons were introduced in [[0.20]], replacing [[mottled dragon]]s.
 
*Acid dragons were introduced in [[0.20]], replacing [[mottled dragon]]s.

Revision as of 01:28, 16 August 2023

Version 0.30: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.

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

acid dragon DAcid dragon.png
HP 18-37
HD 5
XP 155
Speed 10
AC 5
EV 10
Will 20
Attack1 15 (bite: plain)
Attack2 6 (claw: plain)


Resistances rAcid
rPois+
Vulnerabilities None
Habitat Land
Intelligence Animal
Uses Uses nothing
Holiness Natural
Size Large
Type dragon, acid dragon
Flags Flying
Warm-blooded
A small dragon with brilliant yellow scales, its mouth dripping with corrosive slime.

Useful Info

Acid dragons are one of the easier dragons you'll encounter. They can breathe acid at you, dealing significant damage and possibly corroding you.

Killing it may drop acid dragon scales (33% chance).

Spells

Spell set I
Slot1 Spit Acid (3d14) Natural flag,
Breath flag,
Noisy flag

Tips & Tricks

  • Acid resistance will reduce the damage of its acid breath, though it's reasonable to fight acid dragons without.
  • If you do get corroded, reassess the situation. If you're confident you can kill the dragon even with the penalties to AC and weapon attacks, do so, but if you were having difficulty before getting hit in the face with acid, or if there are other dangerous monsters about, it might be a good idea to teleport.
    • Spellcasting and Evocations aren't hindered by corrosion, so if your weapons aren't working anymore, try switching tactics.

History

  • Prior to 0.28, Spit Acid had 3d7 base damage, but had a 4d5 "acid splash" added on top of it.
  • Acid dragons were introduced in 0.20, replacing mottled dragons.