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(Defense 10 / HP 20 is not ”extremely fragile” for a lvl 3 monster – their defense is unsurpassed in that tier, and HP is very slightly below average. Add to that their indirect protection from weakness casting, and Dragon Flies’ supposed fragility in fact only comes from the inherent relative weakness of any lvl 3 monster, especially since high speed makes quick attacking more tempting.)
 
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'''Serpent and Dragon Flies''' are level 3 creatures of [[Fortress town]]. They are recruited from the [[Serpent Fly Hive]].
'''Serpent and Dragon Flies''' are the level 3 creatures of [[Fortress]]. They are recruited from the [[Serpent Fly Hive]].


''"These giant, flying insects attack by striking with their tail stingers. Their attacks dispel any beneficial spells affecting their target. In addition, the Dragon Flies have the ability to cast [[Weakness]] on their opponent every time they attack."{{-}}<sup>[[Shadow of Death Manual Page 24|SoD manual]]''</sup>
''"These giant, flying insects attack by striking with their tail stingers. Their attacks dispel any beneficial spells affecting their target. In addition, the Dragon Flies have the ability to cast [[Weakness]] on their opponent every time they attack."{{-}}<sup>[[Shadow of Death Manual Page 24|SoD manual]]''</sup>
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== {{roe}} and {{ab}} ==
== {{roe}} and {{ab}} ==
In {{roe}} and {{ab}} the statistics of serpent and dragon flies were a bit different. They were changed in {{sod}}. Their attack and defense were increased and the dragon flies were given the ability to inflict [[weakness]] on their targets when they attack.
In {{roe}} and {{ab}} the statistics of serpent and dragon flies were a bit different. They were changed in {{sod}}. Their attack and defense were increased and the dragon flies were given the ability to inflict [[weakness]] on their targets when they attack. The same changes were applied in the Restoration of Erathia patch 1.3 and Armageddon's Blade patch 2.1.


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==[[Horn of the Abyss]]==
* Fortress heroes spawn with a minimum of three Serpent Flies in the stack instead of two (2-4 to 3-4).
* In HOTA, Dragon Flies upon successful attack cast the Dispell, which is not a passive standalone ability, that will allow Sphere of Permanence to reflect it
== Official Renders ==
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Serpent Fly render.gif
Dragon Fly render.gif
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{{user commentary|
{{user commentary|
Upgrade Serpent Flies to Dragon Flies as soon as possible. As third-level creatures both Serpent and Dragon Flies are easy to acquire, and with great [[speed]] of 9 or 13 they make excellent creatures for rushing through the map, thus being useful for a supportive/secondary hero. Hero with only Serpent or Dragon Flies in the army will move rapidly to scout areas, and with high spell points and [[Primary skill#Power skill|power skill]] can even get through [[wandering creature]]s. Due to their Dispel ability, Serpent and Dragon Flies will be very useful when attacking enemy units buffed with spells such as [[Bless]], [[Bloodlust]], or [[Haste]], which will no longer affect them after the flies strike. Defend these units as they are somewhat fragile, as opposed to [[Basilisk and Greater Basilisk|Basilisks]] and [[Gorgon and Mighty Gorgon|Gorgons]].
Upgrade Serpent Flies to Dragon Flies as soon as possible. As third-level creatures both Serpent and Dragon Flies are easy to acquire, and with great [[speed]] of 9 or 13 they make excellent creatures for rushing through the map, thus being useful for a supportive/secondary hero. Hero with only Serpent or Dragon Flies in the army will move rapidly to scout areas, and with high spell points and [[Primary skill#Power skill|power skill]] can even get through [[wandering creature]]s. Due to their Dispel ability, Serpent and Dragon Flies will be very useful when attacking enemy units buffed with spells such as [[Bless]], [[Bloodlust]], or [[Haste]], which will no longer affect them after the flies strike. Defend these units as they are somewhat fragile, as opposed to [[Basilisk and Greater Basilisk|Basilisks]] and [[Gorgon and Mighty Gorgon|Gorgons]]. There can be even an army made only of Dragon Flies, with dozens in each slot.
}}{{end of user commentary}}
}}{{end of user commentary}}


{{creature 'see also'|up=* [[Dragon Fly Hive]]}}
{{creature 'see also'|up=* [[Dragon Fly Hive]]}}
* [[Comparison of Level 3 Creatures]]


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Latest revision as of 14:04, 12 October 2024

Fortress creatures
Level 1
Gnoll Gnoll
Gnoll Marauder Gnoll Marauder
Level 2
Lizardman Lizardman
Lizard Warrior Lizard Warrior
Level 3
Serpent Fly Serpent Fly
Dragon Fly Dragon Fly
Level 4
Basilisk Basilisk
Greater Basilisk Greater Basilisk
Level 5
Gorgon Gorgon
Mighty Gorgon Mighty Gorgon
Level 6
Wyvern Wyvern
Wyvern Monarch Wyvern Monarch
Level 7
Hydra Hydra
Chaos Hydra Chaos Hydra
Towns
Castle Rampart Tower
Inferno Necropolis Dungeon
Stronghold Fortress Conflux
Cove Factory
Neutral
Statistics
Serpent Fly
 Cost per troop 

220
Attack 7
Defense 9
Damage 2–5
Health 20
Speed 9
Movement Flying
Size 1
Growth 8
AI Value 268
 Special abilities:
• Dispels benefical spells
Dragon Fly
 Cost per troop 

240
Attack 8
Defense 10
Damage 2–5
Health 20
Speed 13
Movement Flying
Size 1
Growth 8
AI Value 312
 Special abilities:
• Dispels benefical spells
• Inflicts weakness (advanced)
Portraits
Serpent Fly Hive  

Serpent and Dragon Flies are the level 3 creatures of Fortress. They are recruited from the Serpent Fly Hive.

"These giant, flying insects attack by striking with their tail stingers. Their attacks dispel any beneficial spells affecting their target. In addition, the Dragon Flies have the ability to cast Weakness on their opponent every time they attack." SoD manual

Both flies apply their dispelling ability every time they attack. No creatures are immune to it and it can not be resisted in any way.

Heroes with a specialty[edit | hide | hide all]

  • KorbacKorbac Korbac the Beastmaster has serpent flies as a specialty, which increases the attack and defense skills of any serpent or dragon flies for each level attained after 3rd level and gives them a speed bonus of 1.

Restoration of Erathia and Armageddon's Blade[edit | hide]

In Restoration of Erathia and Armageddon's Blade the statistics of serpent and dragon flies were a bit different. They were changed in Shadow of Death. Their attack and defense were increased and the dragon flies were given the ability to inflict weakness on their targets when they attack. The same changes were applied in the Restoration of Erathia patch 1.3 and Armageddon's Blade patch 2.1.

Statistics
Serpent Fly
 Cost per troop 

220
Attack 6
Defense 8
Damage 2–5
Health 20
Speed 9
Movement Flying
Size 1
Growth 8
AI Value
 Special abilities:
• Dispels benefical spells
Dragon Fly
 Cost per troop 

240
Attack 6
Defense 8
Damage 2–5
Health 20
Speed 13
Movement Flying
Size 1
Growth 8
AI Value
 Special abilities:
• Dispels benefical spells
Portraits
Korbac Serpent Fly Dragon Fly
Level Attack Defense Attack Defense
Level 6 8 6 8
3 +1 +1 +1 +1
9 +1 +2 +1 +2
12 +2 +2 +2 +2
18 +2 +3 +2 +3
21 +3 +3 +3 +3
24 +3 +4 +3 +4
33 +4 +5 +4 +5
39 +4 +6 +4 +6
42 +5 +6 +5 +6
48 +5 +7 +5 +7
51 +6 +7 +6 +7
54 +6 +8 +6 +8
63 +7 +9 +7 +9
69 +7 +10 +7 +10
72 +8 +10 +8 +10
75-88 +9 +12 +9 +12

Horn of the Abyss[edit | hide]

  • Fortress heroes spawn with a minimum of three Serpent Flies in the stack instead of two (2-4 to 3-4).
  • In HOTA, Dragon Flies upon successful attack cast the Dispell, which is not a passive standalone ability, that will allow Sphere of Permanence to reflect it

Official Renders[edit | hide]

User commentary

[Show user commentary]
[Hide user commentary]
Some may find the information in this section subjective or irrelevant.

Upgrade Serpent Flies to Dragon Flies as soon as possible. As third-level creatures both Serpent and Dragon Flies are easy to acquire, and with great speed of 9 or 13 they make excellent creatures for rushing through the map, thus being useful for a supportive/secondary hero. Hero with only Serpent or Dragon Flies in the army will move rapidly to scout areas, and with high spell points and power skill can even get through wandering creatures. Due to their Dispel ability, Serpent and Dragon Flies will be very useful when attacking enemy units buffed with spells such as Bless, Bloodlust, or Haste, which will no longer affect them after the flies strike. Defend these units as they are somewhat fragile, as opposed to Basilisks and Gorgons. There can be even an army made only of Dragon Flies, with dozens in each slot.

See also:[edit | hide]

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