Template:Sideicon Template:FFVII Enemy Dark Dragon is an enemy from Final Fantasy VII. They are among the stronger enemies found in the Northern Cave.
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 Dragons use strong physical attacks—Claw and Tail Attack—which may use twice in one turn. It uses Dark Dragon Breath, which may inflict Darkness to all party members. His most powerful attack is Ultima, which it uses as a counter-attack against magical attacks once per battle.
It is vulnerable to Gravity, but casting any magic on it will cause it to counter with Ultima. The party can steal rare and useful Dragon Armlets from them.
When manipulated, the player may learn the enemy skills Dragon Force and Laser from it. It is recommended to manipulate them or inflict Sleep, then cast spells such as Laser on it to inflict damage quickly.
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.
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
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Final Fantasy Record Keeper
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Gallery
Etymology
dragon is a legendary creature, typically with serpentine or reptilian traits, which is featured in the myths of many cultures.
ARelated enemies
- Blue Dragon
- Dragon
- Red Dragon