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 ==History==
-In earlier versions of UnNetHack, statues, eggs and figurines of chromatic dragons are wishable items, allowing a hero to attempt obtaining chromatic dragon scales without entering the Dragon Caves. These options are partially eliminated in development version r1580, and fully eliminated in version 5.2.0.
+In earlier versions of UnNetHack, the statues, eggs and figurines of chromatic dragons are all wishable items, allowing a hero to attempt obtaining chromatic dragon scales without entering the Dragon Caves. These options are partially eliminated in development version r1580, and are fully eliminated in version 5.2.0.
 ==Encyclopedia entry==

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 ==Generation==
-Chromatic dragons are not randomly generated, and are the only dragons in ''UnNetHack'' to lack a baby form: chromatic dragon [[egg]]s will hatch into fully-grown dragons, though their eggs do not randomly generate. They are not valid genocide targets, and [[statue]]s, [[figurine]]s and eggs of chromatic dragons cannot be [[wish]]ed for. A chromatic dragon cannot be chosen as a polymorph form through normal means, and can only occur if a [[hero]] or monster wearing [[Chromatic dragon scales (UnNetHack)|chromatic dragon scales]] or [[Chromatic dragon scale mail (UnNetHack)|scale mail]] polymorphs by [[quaffing]] a [[potion of polymorph]], [[zapping]] a [[wand of polymorph]] at themselves or casting the {{+ of|polymorph}} spell on themselves.
+Chromatic dragons are not randomly generated. They are the only dragons in ''UnNetHack'' to lack a baby form, meaning that chromatic dragon [[egg]]s will hatch into fully-grown dragons (though their eggs do not randomly generate). They are not valid genocide targets, and [[statue]]s, [[figurine]]s and eggs of chromatic dragons cannot be [[wish]]ed for. A chromatic dragon cannot be chosen as a polymorph form through normal means: this can only occur if a [[hero]] or monster wearing [[Chromatic dragon scales (UnNetHack)|chromatic dragon scales]] or [[Chromatic dragon scale mail (UnNetHack)|scale mail]] polymorphs, by either [[quaffing]] a [[potion of polymorph]], [[zapping]] a [[wand of polymorph]] at themselves, or casting the {{+ of|polymorph}} spell on themselves.
 Three chromatic dragons are generated on the far end of the lowest floor within the [[Dragon Caves]] at level creation.

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 ==Generation==
-Chromatic dragons are not randomly generated, and are the only dragons in ''UnNetHack'' to lack a baby form: chromatic dragon [[egg]]s will hatch into fully-grown dragons, though their eggs do not randomly generate. They are not valid polymorph forms or genocide targets, and [[statue]]s, [[figurine]]s and eggs of chromatic dragons cannot be [[wish]]ed for.
+Chromatic dragons are not randomly generated, and are the only dragons in ''UnNetHack'' to lack a baby form: chromatic dragon [[egg]]s will hatch into fully-grown dragons, though their eggs do not randomly generate. They are not valid genocide targets, and [[statue]]s, [[figurine]]s and eggs of chromatic dragons cannot be [[wish]]ed for. A chromatic dragon cannot be chosen as a polymorph form through normal means, and can only occur if a [[hero]] or monster wearing [[Chromatic dragon scales (UnNetHack)|chromatic dragon scales]] or [[Chromatic dragon scale mail (UnNetHack)|scale mail]] polymorphs by [[quaffing]] a [[potion of polymorph]], [[zapping]] a [[wand of polymorph]] at themselves or casting the {{+ of|polymorph}} spell on themselves.
 Three chromatic dragons are generated on the far end of the lowest floor within the [[Dragon Caves]] at level creation.
-Chromatic dragons have a {{frac|6}} chance of dropping a set of uncursed +0 [[Chromatic dragon scales (UnNetHack)|chromatic dragon scales]] [[Death drop|upon death]], and the chance is reduced to {{frac|20}} if the dragon was [[revived]].
+Chromatic dragons have a {{frac|6}} chance of dropping a set of uncursed +0 chromatic dragon scales along with their corpse [[Death drop|upon death]], and the chance is reduced to {{frac|20}} if the dragon was [[revived]].
 ==Strategy==

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 {{for|the same monster or other monsters with this name that appear in variants|Chromatic Dragon (disambiguation)}}
-A '''chromatic dragon''', {{monsym|chromatic dragon}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in [[UnNetHack]]. Chromatic dragons are a rare type of non-[[unique]] [[Dragon (UnNetHack)|dragon]] that share the same name and many of the same traits as ''the'' [[Chromatic Dragon]], the [[Caveman|Cave(wo)man]] [[quest nemesis]], who is renamed Tiamat in ''UnNetHack''&mdash;however, they also possess [[flight]] and have a lower difficulty level and lack Tiamat's [[Monster spell|spellcasting]] and [[sting attack]]s.
+A '''chromatic dragon''', {{monsym|chromatic dragon}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in [[UnNetHack]]. Chromatic dragons are a rare type of non-[[unique]] [[Dragon (UnNetHack)|dragon]] that share the same name and many of the same traits as ''the'' [[Chromatic Dragon]], the [[Caveman|Cave(wo)man]] [[quest nemesis]], who is renamed Tiamat in ''UnNetHack''&mdash;however, they also possess [[flight]], have a lower [[Monster difficulty|difficulty level]] and lack Tiamat's [[Monster spell|spellcasting]] and [[sting attack]]s.
 A chromatic dragon has a powerful [[random breath]] weapon, two strong [[bite]] attacks, and a claw attack. Chromatic dragons possess the [[resistance]] [[properties]] of all dragons: [[stoning resistance]], [[fire resistance]], [[shock resistance]], [[cold resistance]], [[sleep resistance]], [[disintegration resistance]], [[poison resistance]], [[acid resistance]], [[magic resistance]], and [[reflection]].
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 Three chromatic dragons are generated on the far end of the lowest floor within the [[Dragon Caves]] at level creation.
-Chromatic dragons have a {{frac|3}} chance of dropping a set of uncursed +0 [[Chromatic dragon scales (UnNetHack)|chromatic dragon scales]] [[Death drop|upon death]], and the chance is reduced to {{frac|20}} if the dragon was [[revived]].
+Chromatic dragons have a {{frac|6}} chance of dropping a set of uncursed +0 [[Chromatic dragon scales (UnNetHack)|chromatic dragon scales]] [[Death drop|upon death]], and the chance is reduced to {{frac|20}} if the dragon was [[revived]].
 ==Strategy==

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 Three chromatic dragons are generated on the far end of the lowest floor within the [[Dragon Caves]] at level creation.
-Chromatic dragons have a {{frac|3}} chance of dropping a set of uncursed +0 glowing dragon scales [[Death drop|upon death]], and the chance is reduced to {{frac|20}} if the dragon was [[revived]].
+Chromatic dragons have a {{frac|3}} chance of dropping a set of uncursed +0 [[Chromatic dragon scales (UnNetHack)|chromatic dragon scales]] [[Death drop|upon death]], and the chance is reduced to {{frac|20}} if the dragon was [[revived]].
 ==Strategy==

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   |align=0
   |frequency=0
-  |genocidable=Yes
+  |genocidable=No
-  |attacks=Breath 6d8 random, bite 4d8 physical, claw 2d4 physical, bite 4d8 physical
+  |attacks=[[Breath]] 6d8 [[Random breath|random]], bite 4d8 physical, claw 2d4 physical, bite 4d8 physical
   |weight=4500
   |nutr=1600
   |size=Gigantic
-  |resistances=Fire, cold, sleep, disintegration, shock, poison, acid, stoning
+  |resistances=[[fire resistance]], [[cold resistance]], [[sleep resistance]], [[disintegration resistance]], [[shock resistance]], [[poison resistance]], [[acid resistance]], [[stoning resistance]]
-  |resistances conveyed=Fire (17%), cold (17%), sleep (17%), disintegration (17%), shock (17%), poison (17%)
+  |resistances conveyed=[[fire resistance]] (17%), [[cold resistance]] (17%), [[sleep resistance]] (17%), [[disintegration resistance]] (17%), [[shock resistance]] (17%), [[poison resistance]] (17%)
   |attributes={{attributes|A chromatic dragon|fly=1|thick=1|nohands=1|seeinvis=1|carnivore=1|oviparous=1|nopoly=1|hostile=1|stalk=1|strong=1|nasty=1|greedy=1|jewels=1|magic=1}}
   |reference=
 }}
 {{for|the same monster or other monsters with this name that appear in variants|Chromatic Dragon (disambiguation)}}
-The '''chromatic dragon''', {{monsym|chromatic_dragon}}, is a type of [[monster]] introduced in [[UnNetHack]]. Chromatic dragons are a rare type of non-[[unique]] [[Dragon (UnNetHack)|dragon]] that share the same assortment of breath attacks and resistances as ''the'' [[Chromatic Dragon]], the [[Caveman|Cave(wo)man]] [[quest nemesis]], who is renamed Tiamat in ''UnNetHack''; however, they have a lower difficulty level and lack Tiamat's [[Monster spell|spellcasting]] and sting attacks.
+A chromatic dragon has a powerful [[random breath]] weapon, two strong [[bite]] attacks, and a claw attack. Chromatic dragons possess the [[resistance]] [[properties]] of all dragons: [[stoning resistance]], [[fire resistance]], [[shock resistance]], [[cold resistance]], [[sleep resistance]], [[disintegration resistance]], [[poison resistance]], [[acid resistance]], [[magic resistance]], and [[reflection]].
-Chromatic dragons cannot be chosen as a polymorph form, and their eggs cannot be wished for.
+A chromatic dragon's [[corpse]] is [[poisonous]] to [[eat]], and [[eating]] its corpse or [[tin]] grants one of the following properties with a {{frac|6}} chance of each: fire resistance, cold resistance, sleep resistance, disintegration resistance, shock resistance, or poison resistance.
 ==Generation==
-Although chromatic dragons are not considered [[unique monster]]s, they are not randomly generated, nor can they be [[genocide]]d (or reverse genocided). They are only found at the bottom of the [[Dragon Caves]], a new [[branch]] added to [[Gehennom]], where several are guaranteed to appear in a lair.
+Chromatic dragons are not randomly generated, and are the only dragons in ''UnNetHack'' to lack a baby form: chromatic dragon [[egg]]s will hatch into fully-grown dragons, though their eggs do not randomly generate. They are not valid polymorph forms or genocide targets, and [[statue]]s, [[figurine]]s and eggs of chromatic dragons cannot be [[wish]]ed for.
-Chromatic dragons are the only dragons in ''UnNetHack'' to lack a baby form; chromatic dragon eggs will hatch into fully-grown dragons. Like all dragons, they may drop a set of +0 uncursed [[Chromatic dragon scales (UnNetHack)|chromatic dragon scales]] [[death drop|upon death]].
+Three chromatic dragons are generated on the far end of the lowest floor within the [[Dragon Caves]] at level creation.
 ==Strategy==
-Chromatic dragons are the source of [[chromatic dragon scale mail]] for many players; the scales and their mail confer the resistances of every variety of [[dragon scale mail]], including [[petrification resistance]] (conferred by the 'stone dragon', which has a [[Dragon#UnNetHack|randomized name]]) and [[reflection]].{{refsrc|src/do_wear.c|625|unnethack=1986}} A [[wish]] for a statue of a figurine of a chromatic dragon is also worth considering, either to obtain scales in some manner or else keep as pets, and is the only way to generate them outside of the Dragon Caves; all statues are non-magical, so it is valid for a wish from a [[magic lamp]].
+Chromatic dragons are the source of [[chromatic dragon scale mail]] for many players: the scales and their mail grant the resistances of every variety of [[dragon scale mail]] available in the game, including reflection, magic resistance and stoning resistance (granted by the 'stone dragon', which has a [[Dragon#UnNetHack|randomized name]]).
 ==History==
-In earlier versions, players could attempt to acquire chromatic dragon scales without entering the Dragon Caves by wishing for one or more chromatic dragon eggs; this option was eliminated as of development version r1580.
+In earlier versions of UnNetHack, statues, eggs and figurines of chromatic dragons are wishable items, allowing a hero to attempt obtaining chromatic dragon scales without entering the Dragon Caves. These options are partially eliminated in development version r1580, and fully eliminated in version 5.2.0.
 ==Encyclopedia entry==
 {{encyclopedia|
 Fearsome dragons who are channeling the powers of lesser dragons like their mother Tiamat.  Legends tell of a far away realm where these creatures can be found in large numbers.
-}}
+}}{{variant-343}}
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   |symbol={{monsym|chromatic_dragon}}
   |tile=[[Image:Chromatic Dragon.png]]
-  |difficulty=16
+  |difficulty=21
-  |level=
+  |level=16
   |experience=
   |speed=10
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   |MR=25
   |align=0
-  |frequency=0 (not randomly generated)
+  |frequency=0
   |genocidable=Yes
-  |attacks=Breath 6d8, claw 2d4, bite 4d8, bite 4d8
+  |attacks=Breath 6d8 random, bite 4d8 physical, claw 2d4 physical, bite 4d8 physical
   |weight=4500
   |nutr=1600
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   |resistances conveyed=Fire (17%), cold (17%), sleep (17%), disintegration (17%), shock (17%), poison (17%)
   |attributes={{attributes|A chromatic dragon|fly=1|thick=1|nohands=1|seeinvis=1|carnivore=1|oviparous=1|nopoly=1|hostile=1|stalk=1|strong=1|nasty=1|greedy=1|jewels=1|magic=1}}
-  |reference={{refsrc|src/monst.c|1469|unnethack=1986}}
+  |reference=
 }}
-'''Chromatic dragons''' are a type of [[dragon]] introduced in [[UnNetHack]]. They share the same assortment of breath attacks and resistances as ''the'' [[Chromatic Dragon]], the [[Caveman|Cave(wo)man]] [[quest nemesis]], who is renamed Tiamat in ''UnNetHack''; however, they have a lower difficulty level and lack Tiamat's [[Monster spell|spellcasting]] and sting attacks.
+The '''chromatic dragon''', {{monsym|chromatic_dragon}}, is a type of [[monster]] introduced in [[UnNetHack]]. Chromatic dragons are a rare type of non-[[unique]] [[Dragon (UnNetHack)|dragon]] that share the same assortment of breath attacks and resistances as ''the'' [[Chromatic Dragon]], the [[Caveman|Cave(wo)man]] [[quest nemesis]], who is renamed Tiamat in ''UnNetHack''; however, they have a lower difficulty level and lack Tiamat's [[Monster spell|spellcasting]] and sting attacks.
 Chromatic dragons cannot be chosen as a polymorph form, and their eggs cannot be wished for.