The Ancient Dragon is an enemy from Final Fantasy VII. Two of them are found in the Temple of the Ancients below the clock room, where they initiate a pincer attack. More can be fought in the Red Dragon room after defeating the monster.
They can also be encountered in the third round of the Battle Square on Part II onwards after the player acquires Highwind and Gold Saucer reopens. When fought in the Battle Square, its stats are enhanced, with its HP doubled and its Attack and Magic Attack increased by 25%.
Stats[]
Formations[]
| # | Formation |
|---|---|
| 640 | Row 1: Ancient Dragon A Row 2: Ancient Dragon B |
| 642 | Row 1: Ancient Dragon A Row 2: Ancient Dragon B, Ancient Dragon C |
| 648 | Ancient Dragon A, Ancient Dragon B (Attack from both sides) |
Locations[]
| Temple of the Ancients | |
|---|---|
| Mural Room | 640, 642 |
| Bottom of the Hole | 648 (event) |
| Battle Square (with Highwind available) | |
| Group A - Battle 3 | 642 |
| Group B - Battle 3 | 640 |
Battle[]
Ancient Dragons can be dangerous, as they may attack twice in one turn. They use the Southern Cross attack, which inflicts non-elemental damage to one party member.
Strategy[]
As they are weak against Gravity, a single Demi2, T/S Bomb, or Laser will defeat them. For those without access to either spell or item, the best way to incapacitate an Ancient Dragon is to inflict the Small status (either with Transform Materia or using a Shrivel item, purchasable in Gongaga). Both of the Ancient Dragon's attacks are physical, so once shrunk it can only ever deal 1 damage per attack. This is particularly helpful in the battle underneath the clock room, in which the party will be attacked by an Ancient Dragon on each side. Other strategies could be to cast Big Guard or Barrier to mitigate the damage from their attacks, and to attack using the Demi spell or Graviballs.
Equipping an Elemental Materia paired with a Choco/Mog Summon Materia onto a character's weapon will make that character's attacks Wind-elemental, exploiting another of Ancient Dragon's weakness. It is advised to avoid having any character drop below 600 HP to prevent them from being killed, and to devote at least one character to healing.
AI script[]
AI: Setup
{
Count = Rnd(0..3)
}
AI: Main
{
If (Count == 0 or 1) Then
{
Choose Random Opponent
Use <Horn> on Target
If (1/3 Chance) Then
{
Choose Random Opponent
Use <Horn> on Target
}
Count = Count + 1
} Else If (Count == 2) Then {
Choose Random Opponent
Use <Horn> on Target
If (1/3 Chance) Then
{
Choose Random Opponent
Use <Horn> on Target
}
1/2 Chance: Count = 3
1/2 Chance: Count = Rnd(0..1)
} Else {
Choose Random Opponent
Use Southern Cross on Target
Count = Rnd(0..1)
}
}
Other appearances[]
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Etymology[]
A dragon is a legendary creature, typically with serpentine or reptilian traits, which is featured in the myths of many cultures.