Changes: Elder Dragon (Skyrim)

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For other uses, see Elder Dragon.

Elder Dragons are a type of dragon in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Their health pools and attack damage are considerably higher than the basic Fire Dragon and Frost Dragons. Elder dragons can use both Fire Breath and Frost Breath.

They are considered middle-class compared to other dragons, the strongest being the Legendary Dragon (if the add-on Dawnguard is installed) and the weakest being a generic dragon. Spawning on the world map, Elder Dragons can be encountered at levels as low as 22 and as high as 50.

Physical appearance

These dragons undergo a massive change in design from Frost to Elder. Not only are they larger, and obviously more intimidating, but they feature a more noticeable bronze colored body, with spots of black dotting the skin.

Instead of a row of spines, or a sail, these dragons have a mere row of bony bumps dotting their spine, however, they essentially trade that for a meaner, more aggressive looking facial structure. They have two massive, curved horns on their heads, with a more angular, pointy face.

Lastly, these dragons also possess the regular spaded tail that the generic and Frost dragons also have.

Gameplay

These dragons do not have a set elemental shout, instead using either a Fire Breath shout, or a Frost Breath shout. They are far more powerful than previous dragon variants in terms of attacks, both ranged and physical, meaning engaging these dragons is quite a battle if the Dragonborn does not have a set of armor capable of defense, or a weapon capable of quickly downing the dragon.

Essentially, one of the best strategies would be to try and keep the dragon still, while hammering it from afar, pelting it with any kind of arrow. Dragonrend is especially useful for this purpose and can easily give the Dragonborn the upperhand if used effectively.

Loot

Dragon bones (1–3)
Dragon scales (1–3)
Precious gems
Random gold
Random Enchanted weapon
Random Enchanted armor

Gallery

Bugs

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PC Rarely, if the Dragonborn slays an Elder Dragon, the body of the dead dragon will not dissolve nor the dragon soul absorbed, instead, after waking up from a sleep the Dragonborn will be staggered and then a "Dragon Soul Absorbed" animation will occur.
360 Elder dragons may not die after the health bar is depleted.^{confirmation needed}

Appearances

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

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 {{SkyrimCreatures
-|name = Elder Dragon
+|name    = Elder Dragon
-|image = Elder Dragon 1.png
+|image   = Elder Dragon.png
-|Level = 40
+|level   = 40
-|Health = 2255
+|health  = 2255
+|magic   = 150
-|Spells = [[Dragon Shouts|Dragon shouts]] [[Fire Breath|YOL]], [[Frost Breath|FO]]
+|stamina = 230
-|Soul = [[Dragon Soul]]
+|spells  = [[Dragon Shouts]] [[Fire Breath (Skyrim)|YOL]], [[Frost Breath|FO]]
-|Baseid =
+|soul    = [[Dragon Soul]]
-|Refid =
+|baseid  = {{ID|000F811B}} (Fire Breath)<br />{{ID|000F811A}} (Frost Breath)
-|Sound = Npc dragon flightroar 01.ogg}}
+|refid   = {{ID|000F8103}} (Fire Breath)<br />{{ID|000F8102}} (Frost Breath)
-{{For|other uses|Elder Dragon}}
+|sound   = Npc dragon flightroar 01.ogg
-'''Elder Dragons''' are a type of [[Dragons (Skyrim)|dragon]] in {{Skyrim}}. Their [[Health (Skyrim)|health]] pools and [[Damage (Skyrim)|attack damage]] are considerably higher than the basic [[Fire Dragon|fire]] and [[Frost Dragon|frost dragons]]. Elder dragons can use both [[Fire Breath]] and [[Frost Breath]]. They are considered middle class compared to other dragons, the strongest being the [[Legendary Dragon|legendary dragon]], if the [[Official Add-ons (Skyrim)|Official Add-ons]] {{Dawnguard|!}} is installed and the weakest being a regular dragon. Spawning on the [[Maps|world map]], Elder Dragons can be encountered at [[Character Level|levels]] as low as 22 and as high as 40.
+}}
+{{For|2=Elder Dragon}}
+'''Elder Dragons''' are a type of [[Dragons (Skyrim)|dragon]] in {{Skyrim}}. Their [[Health (Skyrim)|health]] pools and [[Damage (Skyrim)|attack damage]] are considerably higher than the basic [[Dragons (Skyrim)#Common|Fire Dragon]] and [[Frost Dragon]]s. Elder dragons can use both [[Fire Breath (Skyrim)|Fire Breath]] and [[Frost Breath]].
+They are considered middle-class compared to other dragons, the strongest being the [[Legendary Dragon]] (if the [[Official Add-ons (Skyrim)|add-on]] {{Dawnguard|!}} is installed) and the weakest being a generic [[Dragon (Skyrim)|dragon]]. Spawning on the [[world map]], Elder Dragons can be encountered at [[level]]s as low as 22 and as high as 50.
-==Anatomy==
-Elder dragons are similar in appearance to [[Ancient Dragon|ancient dragons]]; however, their black markings are traded for a tan or copper marking, and they have a golden-copper color instead of the ancient's pinkish-copper.
+==Physical appearance==
+These dragons undergo a massive change in design from Frost to Elder. Not only are they larger, and obviously more intimidating, but they feature a more noticeable bronze colored body, with spots of black dotting the skin.
+Instead of a row of spines, or a sail, these dragons have a mere row of bony bumps dotting their spine, however, they essentially trade that for a meaner, more aggressive looking facial structure. They have two massive, curved horns on their heads, with a more angular, pointy face.
+Lastly, these dragons also possess the regular spaded tail that the generic and Frost dragons also have.
+==Gameplay==
+These dragons do not have a set elemental shout, instead using either a Fire Breath shout, or a Frost Breath shout. They are far more powerful than previous dragon variants in terms of attacks, both ranged and physical, meaning engaging these dragons is quite a battle if the Dragonborn does not have a set of armor capable of defense, or a weapon capable of quickly downing the dragon.
+Essentially, one of the best strategies would be to try and keep the dragon still, while hammering it from afar, pelting it with any kind of arrow. [[Dragonrend]] is especially useful for this purpose and can easily give the Dragonborn the upperhand if used effectively.
 ==Loot==
-*[[Dragon Bones|Dragon bones]] (1-3)
+*[[Dragon Bone (Skyrim)|Dragon bones]] (1–3)
-*[[Dragon Scales|Dragon scales]] (1-3)
+*[[Dragon Scales (Skyrim)|Dragon scales]] (1–3)
 *[[Precious Gem (Skyrim)|Precious gems]]
 *Random [[Septim (Coin)|gold]]
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 <gallery>
 ElderDragon.jpg|An elder dragon flying near to Whiterun.
+ElderDragonLoadingScreen.jpg|The Elder Dragon, as seen in a loading screen.
+Soaring Elder Dragon.png|A soaring Elder Dragon.
 </gallery>
+==Bugs==
+{{Bugs}}
+*{{PC}} Rarely, if the [[Last Dragonborn|Dragonborn]] slays an Elder Dragon, the body of the dead dragon will not dissolve nor the dragon soul absorbed, instead, after waking up from a sleep the Dragonborn will be staggered and then a "Dragon Soul Absorbed" animation will occur.
+*{{XBOX360}} Elder dragons may not die after the health bar is depleted.{{Conf}}
 ==Appearances==
 *{{Skyrim}}
 {{BestiarySkyrim}}
+<!--Interwiki links-->
-[[ru:Старейший дракон]]
+[[de:Älterer Drache (Skyrim)]]
+[[es:Dragón anciano]]
+[[fr:Dragon Ancestral]]
+[[nl:Oudere Draak]]
 [[pl:Prastary smok]]
+[[ru:Старейший дракон]]
+[[uk:Старійший дракон]]
 [[Category:Skyrim: Dragons]]

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