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''For a list of all lesser dragons, see [[list of dragons#Lesser Dragons|list of dragons]].''
 
''For a list of all lesser dragons, see [[list of dragons#Lesser Dragons|list of dragons]].''
 
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==Useful Info==
 
==Useful Info==
'''Rime drakes''' are one of the least deadly [[list of dragons#Lesser Dragons|lesser dragons]], but they are still capable of irritating and injuring adventurers.  
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'''Rime drakes''' are one of the weaker [[list of dragons#Lesser Dragons|lesser dragons]], but they are still capable of irritating and injuring adventurers. They are usually found in [[the Lair]], and can be created by monsters with the [[Summon Drakes]] spell.
 
 
They can be encountered in the [[Lair]] and other midgame branches like the [[Swamp]], and can be summoned by enemies with the [[Summon Drakes]] spell.
 
  
 
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==Tips & Tricks==
 
==Tips & Tricks==
* Their [[Flash Freeze]] breath deals significantly damage that ignores your [[EV]] and applies to you the [[Frozen]] [[status effect]]. Try to have a rank of [[cold resistance]].
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* Their [[Flash Freeze]] breath deals significant damage, ignores [[EV]], and applies Frozen, slowing movement speed. [[Cold resistance]] is helpful. Fortunately, they cannot spam Flash Freeze: this spell cannot affect creatures that are Frozen.
* They are fast, but have low AC, a moderate amount of EV and no MR to speak of. So just take them out quickly.
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* They are fast, but have low AC, a moderate amount of EV and low willpower. Try to take them out quickly.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
 
*Rime drakes were added in [[0.18]].
 
*Rime drakes were added in [[0.18]].

Latest revision as of 19:31, 20 September 2023

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

rime drake kRime drake.png
HP 21-44
HD 6
XP 373
Speed 12
AC 3
EV 12
Will 20
Attack1 8 (bite: plain)


Resistances rC+
Vulnerabilities None
Habitat Land
Intelligence Animal
Uses Uses nothing
Holiness Natural
Size Large
Type drake, rime drake
Flags Flying
Warm-blooded
A small but dangerous dragon. Its breath is visible even on the warmest days.

Useful Info

Rime drakes are one of the weaker lesser dragons, but they are still capable of irritating and injuring adventurers. They are usually found in the Lair, and can be created by monsters with the Summon Drakes spell.

Spells

Spell set I
Slot1 Flash Freeze (3d13) Natural flag,
Breath flag

Tips & Tricks

  • Their Flash Freeze breath deals significant damage, ignores EV, and applies Frozen, slowing movement speed. Cold resistance is helpful. Fortunately, they cannot spam Flash Freeze: this spell cannot affect creatures that are Frozen.
  • They are fast, but have low AC, a moderate amount of EV and low willpower. Try to take them out quickly.

History

  • Rime drakes were added in 0.18.