Template:Sideicon Dark Dragon is an enemy from Final Fantasy VII. It is among the stronger enemies found in the Northern Cave. Template:See Also
Stats
Formations
# | Formation |
---|---|
870 | Dark Dragon |
871 | Dark Dragon |
Locations
Northern Cave | |
---|---|
Spiral Descent | 870 |
Winding Descent | 870 |
Platform Descent | 870 |
Red Passage | 870 |
Horizontal Fork | 870 |
Battle
Dark Dragon uses strong physical attacks—Claw and Tail Attack—which may be used twice in one turn. Its Dark Dragon Breath may inflict Darkness to all party members. Its most powerful attack is Ultima, which it uses as a counter-attack against magical attacks once per battle. It is vulnerable to Gravity, but it will cause it to counter with Ultima. The party can steal the rare and useful Dragon Armlet from it.
When manipulated, the player may learn the enemy skills Dragon Force and Laser from it.
Strategy
Manipulating them into casting Laser on themselves is a effective way of defeating Dark Dragons without risk of retaliation, as Laser is not a physical attack and therefore does not cure Manipulation. Otherwise, strong physical attacks as well as 4x-Cut work well. The player can also inflict Sleep on it before casting spells.
AI script
AI: Setup {
- Count = Rnd(0..3)
- SpclChance = 5
} AI: Main {
- If (Count == 0) Then
- {
- Choose Random Opponent
- Use <Tail Attack> on Target
- If (Rnd(1..SpclChance) == 1) Then
- {
- Choose Random Opponent
- Use <Tail Attack> on Target
- }
- Count = 1
- } Else If (Count == 1) Then {
- Choose Random Opponent
- Use <Claw> on Target
- If (Rnd(1..SpclChance) == 1) Then
- {
- Choose Random Opponent
- Use <Claw> on Target
- }
- Count = 2
- } Else If (Count == 2) Then {
- If ((Dark Dragon's MP >= 19) AND (Rnd(1..SpclChance) == 1)) Then
- {
- Choose Self
- Use Dragon Force on Target
- } Else {
- Choose Random Opponent
- Use <Claw> on Target
- If (Rnd(1..SpclChance) == 1) Then
- {
- Choose Random Opponent
- Use <Claw> on Target
- }
- }
- Count = 3
- } Else {
- If ((Dark Dragon's MP >= 20) AND (Rnd(1..SpclChance) == 1)) Then
- {
- Choose All Opponents
- Use Dark Dragon Breath on Target
- } Else {
- Choose Random Opponent
- Use <Tail Attack> on Target
- If (Rnd(1..SpclChance) == 1) Then
- {
- Choose Random Opponent
- Use <Tail Attack> on Target
- }
- }
- Count = Rnd(0..1)
- }
} AI: Counter - General {
- If (Dark Dragon's HP <= 25% of Dark Dragon's Max HP) Then
- {
- SpclChance = 2
- } Else If (Dark Dragon's HP <= 50% of Dark Dragon's Max HP) Then {
- SpclChance = 3
- } Else If (Dark Dragon's HP <= 75% of Dark Dragon's Max HP) Then {
- SpclChance = 4
- } Else {
- SpclChance = 5
- }
} AI: Counter - Magical {
- If ((Dark Dragon's MP >= 130) AND (Rnd(1..SpclChance) == 1)
- AND (TempVar:Ultima == 0)) Then
- {
- Choose All Opponents
- Use Ultima on Target
- TempVar:Ultima = 1
- }
}
Other appearances
Pictlogica Final Fantasy
Final Fantasy Record Keeper
Gallery
Etymology
dragon is a legendary creature, typically with serpentine or reptilian traits, which is featured in the myths of many cultures.
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