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{{Creature/Crystal Dragon}} | |||
'''Crystal Dragons''' are level 7 [[neutral creature]]s recruited from the [[Crystal Cavern (dwelling)|Crystal Cavern]]. Although they are described as magically-created "dragon golems", they are considered [[living]] [[dragon]]s. | |||
''"Made entirely from red [[crystal]] and brought to life through magical means, the Crystal Dragon is literally semitransparent, lit from the center by its magical heart. Used frequently as a training tool for young dragon slayers, many [[Wizard|wizards]] also create these creatures for the crystal they shed."{{-}}<sup>[[Armageddon's Blade Manual Page 20|AB manual]]''</sup> | |||
''"Made entirely from red crystal and brought to life through magical means, this dragon is literally semi-transparent, lit from the center by its magical heart. This dragon was created for Dracon, so he would be properly challenged on his final test in becoming a Dragon Slayer. The Crystal dragon is an instinctual creature, attacking almost anything that crosses its path, using its claws, as it does not have the internal workings for a breath attack. If you meet one of these creatures then you know they need only their claws to turn you into tiny little pieces."{{-}}<sup>[https://web.archive.org/web/20030807185917/http://www.3do.com:80/products/pc/heroes3/expansion/units/exp_crystal.html Armageddon's Blade website description]''</sup> | |||
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== Dwellings & Portraits == | |||
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| dwelling = Crystal Cavern | |||
| creature1 = Crystal Dragon | |||
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== Heroes with a [[Specialty#Creature_specialties|specialty]] == | |||
* {{H|Mutare|Overlord}} {{withmaped}} (fixed-stat specialty) | |||
* {{H|Mutare Drake|Overlord}} {{withmaped}} (fixed-stat specialty) | |||
== Special Ability: Crystal Generation == | |||
Crystal Generation produces three [[crystal]] {{C}} at the beginning of each week if the player has at least one crystal dragon in any of their armies. The effect is not cumulative, which means that having more than one Crystal Dragon in the [[kingdom]] will not yield more crystal. | |||
== Sounds == | |||
{{CreatureSounds|Crystal Dragon}} | |||
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== Trivia == | |||
Crystal Dragons were added in {{ab}}, so there are no Crystal Dragons or [[Crystal Cavern (dwelling)|Crystal Cavern]]s in {{roe}}. | |||
== Gallery == | |||
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Crystal Dragon render.gif| Model by [[Tracy Iwata]] | |||
Crystal Dragon render (alt).png| Model by [[Tracy Iwata]] | |||
AB CD-Heroes3-DATA-Heroes3 vid-H3ABds1-smk-H3ABds1.webm| Crystal Dragon<br>([[Crystal Dragons]] prologue) | |||
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{{user commentary| | |||
Even though in the game files themselves the Crystal Dragon and other neutral dragons are considered to be level 7, the official editor shows they are level 10 (8 for [[Faerie Dragon]]). This is either due to code limitations and impossibility of creating a unit with tier higher than 7, either because the developers didn't have time, motivation or reason to add a new creature level in the game code and invest time in that, just telling us they are level 10, respectively 8. As such, even now their levels are still being debated. | |||
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They are also the second strongest creature in the game in raw stats, the first being the [[Azure Dragon]]. Crystal Dragons can also be [[Resurrection|resurrected]], probably due to their magical heart, even though they are at one point referred to as [[Golem|golems]] in the campaign. | |||
== Toughness === | |||
Crystal Dragons have the second highest defense and health value, right behind the [[Azure Dragon]]. In all stages of the game, these dragons are terrible foes, fast and hard to get rid of. | |||
=== Offense === | |||
Just like toughness, they have the second highest attack and damage value in the whole game. With their fast speed and excellent stats, they are the perfect troop to kill and block the enemy archers and withstand the blows of the enemy. | |||
=== Efficiency and cost === | |||
For a pretty high cost in gold {{g}}, these dragons are still a good deal to have a very high level creature (since you don't need to pay for a buildable dwelling). However, don't rely only on them and make sure you have money for other troops too. | |||
As a resource generator, a Crystal Dragon will take four weeks to recoup their crystal cost only (3 crystal per week, while they cost 10 crystal). Additional Crystal Dragons will have no effect. This makes them non-competitive in this role, although it is at least somewhat useful in very long campaigns. | |||
=== Tactics === | |||
There are not that many strategies involving them, since they are a pretty simple, but effective creature. Fast speed allows them to reach any unit on the battlefield, and high stats make them effective tanks and attackers at the same time. However, unlike all other dragons, '''Crystal Dragons do not fly''', so they will have to navigate around obstacles (their high speed helps) and will be blocked by castle walls and moats. | |||
=== Skill bonuses === | |||
If you want your dragons to be even scarier, [[Offense]] and [[Armorer]] are excellent choices, skills from which most other creatures benefit from. They also benefit from the Dragon specialty of the [[Mutare]] hero, and dragon-focused artifacts (AKA, [[Vial of Dragon Blood]]). | |||
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* [[Neutral creature]]}} | |||
* [[Comparison of Level 7 Creatures]] | |||
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Crystal Dragons are level 7 neutral creatures recruited from the Crystal Cavern. Although they are described as magically-created "dragon golems", they are considered living dragons.
"Made entirely from red crystal and brought to life through magical means, the Crystal Dragon is literally semitransparent, lit from the center by its magical heart. Used frequently as a training tool for young dragon slayers, many wizards also create these creatures for the crystal they shed." AB manual
"Made entirely from red crystal and brought to life through magical means, this dragon is literally semi-transparent, lit from the center by its magical heart. This dragon was created for Dracon, so he would be properly challenged on his final test in becoming a Dragon Slayer. The Crystal dragon is an instinctual creature, attacking almost anything that crosses its path, using its claws, as it does not have the internal workings for a breath attack. If you meet one of these creatures then you know they need only their claws to turn you into tiny little pieces." Armageddon's Blade website description
Dwellings & Portraits[edit | hide | hide all]
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Heroes with a specialty[edit | hide]
Mutare the Overlord 
(fixed-stat specialty)
Mutare Drake the Overlord (fixed-stat specialty)
Special Ability: Crystal Generation[edit | hide]
Crystal Generation produces three crystal at the beginning of each week if the player has at least one crystal dragon in any of their armies. The effect is not cumulative, which means that having more than one Crystal Dragon in the kingdom will not yield more crystal.
Sounds[edit | hide]
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Note: Clicking the icons will play the corresponding sound. Volume control in left side panel.
Trivia[edit | hide]
Crystal Dragons were added in Armageddon's Blade, so there are no Crystal Dragons or Crystal Caverns in Restoration of Erathia.
Gallery[edit | hide]
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Model by Tracy Iwata -
Model by Tracy Iwata -
Crystal Dragon
(Crystal Dragons prologue)
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User Commentary
Even though in the game files themselves the Crystal Dragon and other neutral dragons are considered to be level 7, the official editor shows they are level 10 (8 for Faerie Dragon). This is either due to code limitations and impossibility of creating a unit with tier higher than 7, either because the developers didn't have time, motivation or reason to add a new creature level in the game code and invest time in that, just telling us they are level 10, respectively 8. As such, even now their levels are still being debated.
They are also the second strongest creature in the game in raw stats, the first being the Azure Dragon. Crystal Dragons can also be resurrected, probably due to their magical heart, even though they are at one point referred to as golems in the campaign.
Toughness =
Crystal Dragons have the second highest defense and health value, right behind the Azure Dragon. In all stages of the game, these dragons are terrible foes, fast and hard to get rid of.
Offense
Just like toughness, they have the second highest attack and damage value in the whole game. With their fast speed and excellent stats, they are the perfect troop to kill and block the enemy archers and withstand the blows of the enemy.
Efficiency and cost
For a pretty high cost in gold , these dragons are still a good deal to have a very high level creature (since you don't need to pay for a buildable dwelling). However, don't rely only on them and make sure you have money for other troops too.
As a resource generator, a Crystal Dragon will take four weeks to recoup their crystal cost only (3 crystal per week, while they cost 10 crystal). Additional Crystal Dragons will have no effect. This makes them non-competitive in this role, although it is at least somewhat useful in very long campaigns.
Tactics
There are not that many strategies involving them, since they are a pretty simple, but effective creature. Fast speed allows them to reach any unit on the battlefield, and high stats make them effective tanks and attackers at the same time. However, unlike all other dragons, Crystal Dragons do not fly, so they will have to navigate around obstacles (their high speed helps) and will be blocked by castle walls and moats.
Skill bonuses
If you want your dragons to be even scarier, Offense and Armorer are excellent choices, skills from which most other creatures benefit from. They also benefit from the Dragon specialty of the Mutare hero, and dragon-focused artifacts (AKA, Vial of Dragon Blood).
