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'''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.
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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.
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Chromatic dragons cannot be chosen as a polymorph form, and their eggs cannot be wished for.
  
 
==Generation==
 
==Generation==
Although chromatic dragons are not considered [[unique monster]]s, they are not randomly generated, nor can they be [[genocided]] (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.
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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 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 their [[chromatic dragon scales|scales]] [[death drop|upon death]].
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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 their [[chromatic dragon scales|scales]] [[death drop|upon death]].
  
 
==Strategy==
 
==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}}
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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]].
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As of UnNetHack 5.2.0, these resistances also include magic resistance, since omitting it was a bug, however any chromatic dragon-related wishes (including for statues or figurines) are now disallowed. {{refsrc|src/do_wear.c|636|unnethack=5.2.0}}
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
In earlier versions players could (attempt to) acquire chromatic dragon scales without entering the Dragon Caves by a [[wish]] for one or more chromatic dragon eggs. This option was eliminated in development version r1580, which prohibits wishing for chromatic dragon eggs. (Chromatic dragons are not valid polymorph options, so players cannot polymorph into one in order to lay eggs.) Wishing for statue(or figurine) of chromatic dragon, however, is allowed, and is the only way to get a chromatic dragon(for scales or as pet) outside of [[Dragon Caves]] after version r1580. The statue is considered as non-magical item(since the magical part is your spell of [[stone to flesh]]), so it can be wished from a [[magic lamp]].
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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.
  
 
==Encyclopedia entry==
 
==Encyclopedia entry==
 
{{encyclopedia|
 
{{encyclopedia|
Fearsome dragons who are channeling the powers of lesser dragons
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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.
like their mother Tiamat.  Legends tell of a far away realm where
 
these creatures can be found in large numbers.
 
 
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== References ==
 
== References ==
 
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[[Category:UnNetHack monsters]]
 
[[Category:UnNetHack monsters]]

Latest revision as of 20:38, 23 April 2024

The chromatic dragon, D, is a type of monster introduced in UnNetHack. Chromatic dragons are a rare type of non-unique dragon that share the same assortment of breath attacks and resistances as the Chromatic Dragon, the Cave(wo)man quest nemesis, who is renamed Tiamat in UnNetHack; however, they have a lower difficulty level and lack Tiamat's spellcasting and sting attacks.

Chromatic dragons cannot be chosen as a polymorph form, and their eggs cannot be wished for.

Generation

Although chromatic dragons are not considered unique monsters, they are not randomly generated, nor can they be genocided (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 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 their scales upon death.

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 randomized name) and reflection.[1] 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.

As of UnNetHack 5.2.0, these resistances also include magic resistance, since omitting it was a bug, however any chromatic dragon-related wishes (including for statues or figurines) are now disallowed. [2]

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.

Encyclopedia entry

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.

References