Quicksilver dragon

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quicksilver dragon DQuicksilver dragon.png
HP 67-110
HD 16
XP 2545
Speed 15
AC 10
EV 15
Will 149
Attack1 25 (bite: plain)
Attack2 20 (claw: plain)


Resistances rDrown, rWater
Vulnerabilities Dragon Slaying
Habitat Land
Intelligence Animal
Uses Uses nothing
Holiness Natural
Size Giant
Type dragon, quicksilver dragon
Flags Fake spells
Flying
See invisible
Warm-blooded
Silence immune
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.’”
-Life of Confucius

“This Dragon had Two furious Wings
Each one upon each Shoulder;
With a Sting in his Tail as long as a Flail,
Which made him bolder and bolder.
He had long Claws, and in his Jaws
Four and forty Teeth of Iron;
With a Hide as tough, as any Buff,
Which did him round environ.”

-“An Excellent Ballad of a most dreadful Combat, fought between Moore of Moore-Hall, and the Dragon of Wantley”, retold by Ambrose Philips, _A Collection of Old Ballads. Corrected from the Best and Most Ancient Copies Extant. With Introductions Historical, Critical, Or Humorous_. 1723.

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


Useful info

Quicksilver dragons are rare and dangerous dragons that move 50% faster than average and breathe irresistible status-dispelling energy bolts. Fortunately, they're extremely rare, appearing almost exclusively in Vaults:5, Dis:7, and certain Dungeon vaults. If you see one elsewhere, it's likely a shapeshifter.

Spells

Spell set
Slot1 Quicksilver Bolt (3d20)
Slot2 Quicksilver Bolt (3d20)
Slot3 none
Slot4 Quicksilver Bolt (3d20)
Slot5 Quicksilver Bolt (3d20)
Slot6 none

Tips & Tricks

  • As their damage output is irresistible and considerable, the best defense is a good offense. Take them out quickly, using Haste or berserk if those options are available.
  • While the bolts can't be absorbed, they can be avoided or blocked; a shield or Repel/Deflect Missiles can help keep you safe.
  • Be mindful if you have any active enchantments that you're relying on: unexpectedly losing Haste, or worse, Flight in the middle of a battle can be devastating, even fatal.