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(Updated for 0.14 changes, although this one smells slightly since there seems to have been exceptional rules around fleeing for Shadow Dragons? Please revert if they were exempted from change.)
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==Useful Info==
 
==Useful Info==
'''Shadow dragons''' are powerful [[list of dragons|dragonkind]] whose breath and bite attacks inflict [[draining]]. They are uncommon, usually only found on [[Vaults]]:5 or in certain late-game [[vault]]s, but naturally occurring shadow dragons can be found in the deepest [[Dungeon]]s and [[the Realm of Zot]].
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'''Shadow dragons''' are terrifying [[list of dragons|dragonkind]] whose breath and bite attacks inflict [[draining]]. Unlike some dragons, butchering it produces no special hide; doing so only produces [[rot]]-inducing [[chunk]]s which most characters will want to avoid touching. They are uncommon, usually only found on [[Vaults]]:5, [[the Depths]], and [[the Realm of Zot]], though they may appear elsewhere in certain late-game [[vault]]s.
 
 
Unlike some dragons, butchering it produces no special hide; doing so only produces [[rot]]-inducing [[chunk]]s which most characters will want to avoid touching.
 
  
 
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==Tips & Tricks==
 
==Tips & Tricks==
*Each rank of [[life protection]] you have will reduce the effect of their draining by a third, providing complete immunity with three ranks. If you have good reason to suspect a shadow dragon is coming (Vaults:5 is almost a guarantee), it's not a bad idea to come packing [[rings of life protection]], an [[amulet of warding]], or other rN+ sources. Undead characters need not worry.
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*Each rank of [[life protection]] you have will reduce the effect of their draining by a third, providing complete immunity with three ranks. If you have good reason to suspect a shadow dragon is coming (Vaults:5 is almost a guarantee), it's not a bad idea to come packing [[rings of life protection]], an [[amulet of warding]], or other rN+ sources. Undead characters need not worry, as their physical damage output is none too terrifying.
 
**Failing that, high [[ev]]asion, [[Repel Missiles]], or [[Deflect Missiles]] will allow you to dodge many of their breath attacks, although not infallibly. In any case, kill them as quickly as possible to limit their opportunities to drain you.
 
**Failing that, high [[ev]]asion, [[Repel Missiles]], or [[Deflect Missiles]] will allow you to dodge many of their breath attacks, although not infallibly. In any case, kill them as quickly as possible to limit their opportunities to drain you.
 
*Although they aren't undead, they have the standard undead [[cold resistance]] and immunity to negative energy. Fortunately, they are also [[evil]] and thus vulnerable to [[Cleansing Flame]] (but not weapons of [[holy wrath]]).
 
*Although they aren't undead, they have the standard undead [[cold resistance]] and immunity to negative energy. Fortunately, they are also [[evil]] and thus vulnerable to [[Cleansing Flame]] (but not weapons of [[holy wrath]]).
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==History==
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Prior to [[0.14]], shadow dragons were even more obnoxious. They were special-cased to flee from combat when moderately injured, only returning to drain you further after getting several spaces away from you while you fight other foes.

Revision as of 13:13, 30 April 2014

Version 0.14: 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.

shadow dragon DShadow dragon.png
HP 107-151
HD 17
XP 2067
Speed 10
AC 15
EV 10
Will 113
Attack1 20 (bite: drain experience)
Attack2 15 (claw: plain)
Attack3 15 (claw: plain)
Resistances rC++, rPois+,
rN+++, rDrown,
rWater
Vulnerabilities Holy, Dragon Slaying
Habitat Land
Intelligence Animal
Uses Uses nothing
Holiness Natural
Size Giant
Type dragon, shadow dragon
Flags Cold-blooded
Evil
Fake spells
Flying
See invisible
Silence immune
A great umbral dragon, radiating evil and death. Its breath reeks of the grave.

“Crux sacra sit mihi lux / Non draco sit mihi dux
Vade retro satana / Numquam suade mihi vana
Sunt mala quae libas / Ipse venena bibas”
“Let the Holy Cross be my light / Let not the dragon be my guide
Step back Satan / Never tempt me with vain things
What you offer me is evil / You drink the poison yourself.”
-full text of initials on the Saint Benedict Medal, worn to ward off evil spririts. Inscription from 11-15th century, formally approved by pope Benedict XIV in 18th century

Useful Info

Shadow dragons are terrifying dragonkind whose breath and bite attacks inflict draining. Unlike some dragons, butchering it produces no special hide; doing so only produces rot-inducing chunks which most characters will want to avoid touching. They are uncommon, usually only found on Vaults:5, the Depths, and the Realm of Zot, though they may appear elsewhere in certain late-game vaults.

Spells

Spell set
Slot1 Bolt of Draining (3d24)
Slot2 Bolt of Draining (3d24)
Slot3 none
Slot4 none
Slot5 Bolt of Draining (3d24)
Slot6 none

Tips & Tricks

  • Each rank of life protection you have will reduce the effect of their draining by a third, providing complete immunity with three ranks. If you have good reason to suspect a shadow dragon is coming (Vaults:5 is almost a guarantee), it's not a bad idea to come packing rings of life protection, an amulet of warding, or other rN+ sources. Undead characters need not worry, as their physical damage output is none too terrifying.
    • Failing that, high evasion, Repel Missiles, or Deflect Missiles will allow you to dodge many of their breath attacks, although not infallibly. In any case, kill them as quickly as possible to limit their opportunities to drain you.
  • Although they aren't undead, they have the standard undead cold resistance and immunity to negative energy. Fortunately, they are also evil and thus vulnerable to Cleansing Flame (but not weapons of holy wrath).

History

Prior to 0.14, shadow dragons were even more obnoxious. They were special-cased to flee from combat when moderately injured, only returning to drain you further after getting several spaces away from you while you fight other foes.