Dragon 


Dragons are nearly extinct, but in their prime they were so awe-inspiring that many still fear them to this day, based on tales alone. Many similar but lesser creatures like dracolizards, flying drakes, forktails, slyzards, and wyverns are commonly mistaken for them. Dragons in their heyday were famed for their enormous appetites and their great hoards of treasure, which the creatures kept hidden in mountain lairs. Different dragon types could be identified by scales of different hues, including green, red, black, and white. In stories there are said to be gold dragons that can speak and change shapes, but it seems unlikely that such a creature ever existed.

Only a fool or a truly desperate person would dare to fight a dragon head on. Dragons have no weaknesses and must be fought with nerves and reflexes alone. Anyone facing a dragon should prepare by using the Quen sign or finding some other way to resist incineration. You must avoid the dragon’s sweeping tail, slashing claws, and snapping teeth. Its hide is so tough that even the best silver sword can only hope to pierce the delicate skin along its face and neck. So yes, the only way to damage a dragon is to quite literally hurl yourself at its jaws. You must dodge away from a dragon quickly after striking it, or you will be punished. A wise (or perhaps cowardly) fighter might prefer to keep a safe distance and damage it by throwing silver daggers at its jaws.

You get no alchemy or crafting drops for slaying the dragon. Read the book About Dragons to learn more about them.