- 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 and frost dragons. Elder dragons can use both Fire Breath and Frost Breath. They can also drain your health, taking health from you and using it to heal themselves. 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 regular dragon.
Elder dragons are similar in appearance to ancient dragons; however, their black markings are traded for a tan-copperish marking, and they have a golden-copper color instead of the ancient's pinkish-copper.
Loot
- Dragon bones ( 1-3 )
- Dragon scales ( 1-3 )
- Precious gem
- Random gold
- Enchanted weapon
- Enchanted armor
Trivia
- They can be encountered at levels as low as 22, but they are common around level 35.
- Unllike Blood Dragons and Regular Dragons, Elder Dragons do not turn into a skeleton when killed, rather they disappear while you absorb the soul.
Gallery
An elder dragon flying near to Whiterun.
Appearances
| Creatures and Enemies (The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim) | |
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| Animals | |
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| Daedra | |
| Undead | |
| Animunculi | |
| Dragons |
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