How To Slay A Dragon In The Game Of Thrones Mod in Crusader Kings 3

For most players in the Game of Thrones mod for Crusader Kings 3, it is taming and riding dragons. Being able to defeat these dragons is also crucial for those playing as non-Dragonriding Houses. Understanding how to defeat dragons might be important in being independent and not being subjugated under some rule by the Targaryens.

How To Slay Wild Dragons In CK3 AGOT

CK3 AGOT wild dragons are those that are considered untamed and unclaimed by any owner of a Dragonpit. They migrate, hence move to new areas but generally stay around where they first spawned. Tamed dragons become wild if their rider dies and the dragon is not in a Dragonpit.

To find them, use the "Manage Realm Affairs" decision then select the "Dragon" option.

If players want to kill these powerful beasts, they should pin their location in the map for them to monitor their movements. Wild dragons can only be attacked when they fly into a player's territory and set up a temporary lair.

How to Learn Dragonlore Knowledge In CK3 AGOT

With Dragonlore knowledge, an attempt at a dragon-slaying adventure would be way easier to do in CK3 AGOT, which you could do through Sites of Draconic Significance: Citael, Field of Fire, Hill of Rhaenys in King's Landing, Dragonstone, and Summerhall-if the tragedy has already occurred.

One convenient way to get Dragonlore is to plan a pilgrimage to Oldtown and adjust your travel route to include these locations. Each location will trigger upon reaching a relevant event, giving you the knowledge of Dragonlore.

Having Dragonlore is not only critical to slaying dragons but also for hatching eggs in CK3 AGOT-much more after the supposed extinction of all dragons. Players who invest time and effort into the acquisition of Dragonlore are able to improve their chances of success in such dragon-related endeavors exponentially.

Dragonslaying Event in CK3 AGOT

Once players gain enough Dragonlore, and they know that a wild dragon is in their area, they can begin the event of killing the dragon by right-clicking on the said creature and choosing the right option that pops up in the menu. What such an action yields is completely random: a player may either find the lair of the dragon, find nothing at all, or else be discovered by the dragon first.

Of course, this will increase the chances of success for the players; they would be seeking the most minor and weakest dragons with the lowest Combat Effectiveness. If the player fails to find the dragon, they can search again in about a year from then, given that the dragon remains in the same area.

With every step that one would take in a dragon duel event, he is first introduced to the dangers of his step to either be wounded, burned, or killed. The more the rounds one manages to survive, killing the dragon may become an achievable choice for him.

If at any time they feel overwhelmed or unsure of the chances, then they could retreat from that encounter without any penalty. Even in CK3, a dragon hunt-even if not finished with a successful slaying-may be an attractive role-playing opportunity.

A high Prowess provides a good chance of success, but even the most skilled knights in Westeros might find beating a dragon an uphill challenge. High Intrigue gives an added advantage to poison the blade, and similarly, high learning allows players to use the storied mirror shield as mentioned in the lore.

Ambushed By A Wild Dragon In CK3 AGOT

It can happen that, while journeying through areas in which the nests of wild dragons are located, the hazardous event known as an ambush by a dragon will occur. Similar to other travel hazards, this ambush can happen at random times. It is best to pre-mediate journeys away from dragon areas to help avoid this particular risk.

If players are ambushed by a dragon, they will get an option for retaliating or trying to retreat. Even attempting to retreat is dangerous and will often result in death. The decision to fight triggers the same event-chain for dueling the dragon as if players actively seek a dragon to kill.

The Dragonslayer Trait In CK3 AGOT

Slain dragons in CK3 AGOT yield a great reward and bear the prestigious title of "Dragonslayer" along with the Dragonslayer Trait. The player will receive the skull of the dragon as a physical memento. What's more, if one is to fully exploit it, the skull needs to be placed within the Red Keep.

The Dragonslayer Trait awards a character so much Prowess, Prestige each month, Dread, and General Opinion. Moreover, it gives the player more chance to kill future dragons successfully.

How to Kill Dragons in War in CK3 AGOT

While one warrior might covet the glory of slaying a dragon, in CK3 AGOT entire armies can also take up this perilous task. Dragons that are being used in sieges are particularly vulnerable. Otherwise, as a general rule, it is not a good idea to invite a dragon onto your territory deliberately.

In combat, dragons have a chance to be killed, which comes down in large part to luck. On the other hand, being specialized in Anti-Dragon Warfare can radically enhance a realm's chances of success.

Anti-Dragon Warfare & Scorpions

Anti-Dragon Warfare is a technology that allows the cultures to hire Scorpions, special units that will help fight against dragons much more effectively. This will be quite important for those realms that don't have any dragons since the Scorpions would serve as the key counter to these units. Players can also build Scorpion Emplacements to give themselves an even greater dragon-slaying ability.

Dornish cultures that have already joined the Iron Throne in either 82 AC or 106 AC have the Anti-Dragon Warfare innovation. This technology takes other cultures a few years of research to acquire.

For effectively using Scorpions, players should research them to build a sizable amount and make sure that they're included in armies that would face dragons.

Dragon Vs Dragon Duels In CK3 AGOT

This allows dragonriders to fly and engage other dragons in combat during wars, if you are a part of the participating army and have not set your dragon to not be used in combat.

In any battles pitting the player character against other dragons, there's a possibility to trigger the "Enemy Dragonrider Spotted" event, after which you can attempt to try fleeing or engage in a duel. You can also invoke a "Sky Ambush" event in which the enemy dragonrider spots you first.

Even attempting to flee may lead to a forced duel if the enemy dragon and its rider pursue you.

Dragon duels in Crusader Kings 3 are a lot like the regular duel mechanic. The player chooses options that could determine the outcome, but these options are very often restricted by the personality traits of the rider. Ultimately, the final outcome is determined through the Combat Effectiveness of both the dragons and their riders.