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{{Campaign Dragon Slayer}}
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== [[Armageddon's Blade Manual Page 10|Manual]] description ==
The [[wizard]] [[Dracon]] sets out to specialize in the field of Dragon Slaying. He will gain training and cut his teeth as a slayer by destroying a [[Crystal Dragon]]. In an effort to make a name for himself, [[Dracon]] hopes to find and slay the greatest dragon to ever live, the [[Azure Dragon]].
 
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==Backstory==
==Backstory==
==Quest/Objective==
To prove himself a Dragon Slayer [[Dracon]] must first defeat the [[Crystal Dragon|Crystal Golem Dragon]].  From there he will seek out the [[Azure Dragon]], with plans of defeating the greatest [[Dragon]] to ever live.  In his quest for perfection he will find, and destroy the [[Faerie Dragon|Purple]] and [[Rust Dragon]]s.
 
==Maps==
==Maps==
#[[Crystal Dragons]]
{{CLevelsTable}}
#[[Rust Dragons]]
{{CLevelsRow|name=Crystal Dragons|size=M|difficulty=Hard|underground=disabled|victory=Defeat Monster|loss=Time Expires|ally={{red}}|enemy=|description=To pass the test you must kill the Crystal Dragon.  Fail to kill the dragon within two months and you will not become a Dragon Slayer. Dracon, his skills, spells, experience and remaining troops will transfer to the next scenario along with the Diplomat's Ring. Dracon will be limited to level eight.|bonus={{BonusCr|Naga|5}}{{BonusCr|Titan|3}}{{BonusArt|Tome of Earth Magic}}|carry={{Hn|Dracon|noname=}}{{An|Diplomat's Ring|noname=}}<br>All troops|max_lvl=8}}
#[[Faerie Dragons]]
{{CLevelsRow|name=Rust Dragons|size=L|difficulty=Expert|underground=disabled|victory=Flag All Mines|loss=Time Expires|ally={{red}}|enemy={{purple}}|description=Rust dragons have invaded the area, halting mine production.  Flag all of the mines within six months, but do not lose the Dragon Slayer or your cause will be lost.  Dracon, his skills, spells and Experience up to level 24 will carry over to the next scenario.|bonus={{BonusCr|Titan|1}}{{BonusCr|Naga Queen|4}}{{BonusB|Tower|Altar of Wishes}}|carry={{Hn|Dracon|noname=}}|max_lvl=24}}
#[[Azure Dragons (campaign scenario)|Azure Dragons]]
{{CLevelsRow|name=Faerie Dragons|size=L|difficulty=Expert|underground=disabled|victory=Defeat Monster|loss=Time Expires|ally={{red}}|enemy=|description=You have six months to find and defeat the Faerie Dragons to cleanse this territory.  If Dracon dies, the quest is over.  Dracon, his skills, spells and Experience up to level 24 will carry over to the next scenario.|bonus={{BonusB|Tower|Mage Guild level 4|ext=png}}{{BonusB|Tower|Altar of Wishes}}{{BonusArt|Orb of the Firmament}}|carry={{Hn|Dracon|noname=}}|max_lvl=24}}
{{CLevelsRow|name=Azure Dragons|size=L|difficulty=Impossible|underground=disabled|victory=Defeat Monster|loss=Time Expires|ally={{red}}|enemy=|description=Defeat the great Azure Dragons within six months for eternal fame.  Once you have slain this ancient beast you will have proven yourself to be a Dragon Slayer extraordinaire.  Failure means death of Dracon and eternal branding as a foolish child.|bonus={{BonusCr|Titan|2}}{{BonusR|Gold|10000}}{{BonusR|Gem|10}}}}
|}


* Second and third scenarios can be completed in any order.
* Second and third scenarios can be completed in any order.


==Heroes==
==Heroes==
*[[Dracon]], wizard with Enchanters specialty (can upgrade monks, zealots, magi and arch magi to enchanters)
*[[Dracon]], [[Wizard]] with Enchanters specialty (can upgrade [[Monk and Zealot|Monks, Zealots]], [[Mage and Arch Mage|Magi and Arch Magi]] to [[Enchanter]]s)
==Strategy==
 
{{User commentary|
{{User commentary|
* This campaign is dedicated to [[Tower]], with the exception of three [[Stronghold]] enemy towns in the second scenario.
* This campaign is dedicated to [[Tower]], with the exception of three [[Stronghold]] enemy towns in the second scenario.
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* Don't waste mana in the final scenario. Try to kill weaker monsters completely without magic.
* Don't waste mana in the final scenario. Try to kill weaker monsters completely without magic.
* In the second scenario, defeat the enemies first, as they are way weaker than Rust Dragons.
* In the second scenario, defeat the enemies first, as they are way weaker than Rust Dragons.
* Having captured Stronghold towns, build [[Hall of Valhalla]] in each so as to get +3 [[Attack]] skill.
* Prior to the decisive battle against Faerie Dragons in the third scenario, save your progress as there are three monsters stacks, of which only one is your aim.
* Prior to the decisive battle against Faerie Dragons in the third scenario, save your progress as there are three monsters stacks, of which only one is your aim.
* [[Berserk]] or [[Force Field]] spells will help very much when fighting legions of Nagas in the Faerie Dragons scenario, and, prior to that, mass [[Slow]] is essential.
* [[Berserk]] or [[Force Field]] spells will help very much when fighting legions of Nagas in the Faerie Dragons scenario, and, prior to that, mass [[Slow]] is essential.
* Defeat [[Diamond Golem]]s who guard tomes of spells in the first scenario, as afterwards you will be able to pass garrisons using [[Dimension Door]] or [[Fly]] spells.
* Defeat [[Diamond Golem]]s who guard tomes of spells in the first scenario, as afterwards you will be able to pass garrisons using [[Dimension Door]] or [[Fly]] spells.
* Visit [[Refugee Camp]]s as you will be able to hire a fast creature, like [[Green Dragon and Gold Dragon|Gold Dragon]] or [[Firebird and Phoenix|Phoenix]], who will give you the first turn in battles against most neutral monsters.
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Latest revision as of 23:38, 23 August 2024

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Tower campaign.

Manual description[edit | hide | hide all]

The wizard Dracon sets out to specialize in the field of Dragon Slaying. He will gain training and cut his teeth as a slayer by destroying a Crystal Dragon. In an effort to make a name for himself, Dracon hopes to find and slay the greatest dragon to ever live, the Azure Dragon.

Backstory[edit | hide]

To prove himself a Dragon Slayer Dracon must first defeat the Crystal Golem Dragon. From there he will seek out the Azure Dragon, with plans of defeating the greatest Dragon to ever live. In his quest for perfection he will find, and destroy the Purple and Rust Dragons.

Maps[edit | hide]

Name Size Underground Bonus options Sides Victory Condition Loss Condition Difficulty Max Lvl Carry Over
Crystal Dragons Size 2 (72×72) - M Underground disabled
Start with 5 Naga(s)
5
Start with 3 Titan(s)
3
 Start with Tome of Earth Magic  		Allies: Red
Enemies: 		Defeat Monster Time Expires Difficulty 3: Hard - The player and the computer start with the same resources, and the computer plays to the best of its ability. 8 DraconDraconDiplomat's Ring
All troops
To pass the test you must kill the Crystal Dragon. Fail to kill the dragon within two months and you will not become a Dragon Slayer. Dracon, his skills, spells, experience and remaining troops will transfer to the next scenario along with the Diplomat's Ring. Dracon will be limited to level eight.
Rust Dragons Size 3 (108×108) - L Underground disabled
Start with 1 Titan(s)
1
Start with 4 Naga Queen(s)
4
 Start with Altar of Wishes  		Allies: Red
Enemies: Purple 		Flag All Mines Time Expires Difficulty 4: Expert - The player starts with a handicap in resources, and the computer plays to the best of its ability. 24 DraconDracon
Rust dragons have invaded the area, halting mine production. Flag all of the mines within six months, but do not lose the Dragon Slayer or your cause will be lost. Dracon, his skills, spells and Experience up to level 24 will carry over to the next scenario.
Faerie Dragons Size 3 (108×108) - L Underground disabled  Start with Mage Guild level 4  Start with Altar of Wishes  Start with Orb of the Firmament  Allies: Red
Enemies: 		Defeat Monster Time Expires Difficulty 4: Expert - The player starts with a handicap in resources, and the computer plays to the best of its ability. 24 DraconDracon
You have six months to find and defeat the Faerie Dragons to cleanse this territory. If Dracon dies, the quest is over. Dracon, his skills, spells and Experience up to level 24 will carry over to the next scenario.
Azure Dragons Size 3 (108×108) - L Underground disabled
Start with 2 Titan(s)
2
Start with +10000 Gold
10000
Start with +10 Gem
10
 		Allies: Red
Enemies: 		Defeat Monster Time Expires Difficulty 5: Impossible - The player starts with no resources, and the computer plays to the best of its ability. ∞ (none)
Defeat the great Azure Dragons within six months for eternal fame. Once you have slain this ancient beast you will have proven yourself to be a Dragon Slayer extraordinaire. Failure means death of Dracon and eternal branding as a foolish child.
  • Second and third scenarios can be completed in any order.

Heroes[edit | hide]

User commentary

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Some may find the information in this section subjective or irrelevant.
  • This campaign is dedicated to Tower, with the exception of three Stronghold enemy towns in the second scenario.
  • You need to have very high Knowledge in this campaign because there are some battles with immeasurable amounts of wandering monsters, and in the final scenario towns don't have Mage Guilds. Build Wall of Knowledge in every Tower town you have.
  • In the first scenario, visit every Witch Hut near your starting town, as they provide all Magic School secondary skills.
  • Don't waste mana in the final scenario. Try to kill weaker monsters completely without magic.
  • In the second scenario, defeat the enemies first, as they are way weaker than Rust Dragons.
  • Having captured Stronghold towns, build Hall of Valhalla in each so as to get +3 Attack skill.
  • Prior to the decisive battle against Faerie Dragons in the third scenario, save your progress as there are three monsters stacks, of which only one is your aim.
  • Berserk or Force Field spells will help very much when fighting legions of Nagas in the Faerie Dragons scenario, and, prior to that, mass Slow is essential.
  • Defeat Diamond Golems who guard tomes of spells in the first scenario, as afterwards you will be able to pass garrisons using Dimension Door or Fly spells.
  • Visit Refugee Camps as you will be able to hire a fast creature, like Gold Dragon or Phoenix, who will give you the first turn in battles against most neutral monsters.

See also:

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