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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. | '''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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| + | 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 [[ | + | 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]]. | + | 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 | + | 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]]. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | In earlier versions players could | + | 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== | ||
Revision as of 03:21, 4 April 2020
D chromatic dragon 
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| Difficulty | 16 |
| Attacks |
Breath 6d8, claw 2d4, bite 4d8, bite 4d8 |
| Base level | |
| Base experience | |
| Speed | 10 |
| Base AC | 0 |
| Base MR | 25 |
| Alignment | 0 (neutral) |
| Frequency (by normal means) | 0 (not randomly generated) |
| Genocidable | Yes |
| Weight | 4500 |
| Nutritional value | 1600 |
| Size | Gigantic |
| Resistances | Fire, cold, sleep, disintegration, shock, poison, acid, stoning |
| Resistances conveyed |
Fire (17%), cold (17%), sleep (17%), disintegration (17%), shock (17%), poison (17%) |
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A chromatic dragon:
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| Reference | [1] |
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 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.[2] 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.
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.
