Catacombs of Avalon - Episode One
How to fight a Black Dragon

So. you think you can kill a Black Dragon?

Wear your SHIELD, your SWORD, and either the PENTAGRAM TIARA or the PENTAGRAM NECKLACE.

Make sure you are always wearing your AVALON HUD and that it is charged with protection.

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GET ITEMS 55 - 72:  BLACK DRAGON WEAPONS AND AWARDS

A Black Dragon can sometimes appear randomly in the lair.  He can also be “summoned” if you visit a certain prisoner within the catacombs and place $10 Lindens in his his “prisoner’s jar.” (You must complete the Prisoner Key Quest in order to gain entrance to his holding cell.)

Why would someone want to summon a Black Dragon?  When you kill one, you receive a kill count of 5 regular dragons on the slayer board, in addition to 1 black dragon count.  If you are working towards a Dragon Mount Award that requires a high number of (regular) dragon kills, this is a great way to earn them faster.

You can see if you have a Black Dragon active when you are in the lair.  Look to the left of the door to the lair, you will see the words:

Step here to check if you have a black dragon token.

When you step close, you will see one of the following:

  • A white rabbit:  Black Dragon only random
  • A horned skull:  CAREFUL:  Black Dragon active!!!


Fighting a Black Dragon is similar to fighting a regular dragon.  Your sword and shield operate in the same manner – you must attack and defend yourself in the same way you attack and defend against a normal dragon.

The Black Dragon is fierce, it is fast, and it can attack you from more than one place at the same time.  You will often have 2 – 3 red beams rapidly firing at you in very quick succession. You must defend yourself from all attacks or you will die quickly.  One hit from a Black Dragon can diminish your health by more than half, taking a second hit from a Black Dragon is almost imminent death.

A Black Dragon starts with 30,000 health.  This is 10,000 more than a regular dragon.  Aside from being extremely fast, he will also replenish his health intermittently during the battle.

Additionally, the Black Dragon has a powerful weapon that spawns above his head, a large explosive orb that causes area damage.  When you see this appear, there will be 2 gravestones that will rise behind you, one to your left and one to your right.  One of the stones will be in flames and the other will not be burning.  You must quickly run behind the gravestone that is not on fire.  Stay there until the large orb explodes, then run back to your place next to the dragon and continue your fight.   You must be quick to set up your cam and resume defending yourself because the dragon will begin attacking you right after the explosion.

The Black Dragon was designed for groups of 2 or 3 players.  It his highly recommended that you work with your friends when you attempt to fight this lethal beast.  Once you have gained some mastery in fighting a Black Dragon, you can certainly try to defeat him as a solo player. Many Dragon Slayers have achieved this level of play and it is very rewarding to do so.

If you DIE during the Black Dragon Encounter, you will be wounded for 45 minutes.  You will not be able to enter the lair again during this time.

When you defeat a Black Dragon, you will not be able to enter the lair again for 30 minutes afterwards.  Additionally, you will not be able to get credit for another kill for 3 hours.

Upon the death of a Black Dragon, a BLACK DRAGON TOKEN will appear floating in the air.   Only ONE player may take this token. If you are in a group, I would suggest discussing who will take the token before you begin your fight.  You must take it quickly, for it will disappear after a short time.

Black Dragon Token (object giver): You have obtained a Black Dragon Token. Use it wisely, it grants you ONLY ONE Black Dragon reward.

You may also click on the head that falls to the ground and receive a DRAGON TROPHY, which is a nice wall mount decoration you can place in your Second Life home.

Once you take the BLACK DRAGON TOKEN you must use it immediately, before leaving the lair.  You cannot “save it” for another date.

Go to the cave in the back of the lair and you will see that the set of double doors is open.  You may now enter the chamber where the Black Dragon Rewards are on display.  If you are with a group, the entire group may enter the prize room, however, only the player holding the BLACK DRAGON TOKEN will be able to choose a prize.  Take your time to decide what you want before you click on your token. Even if the dragon spawns in the lair, you can remain safely in this room while you decide.

When you are ready to take your prize, click on your BLACK DRAGON TOKEN then touch the prize that you want.

Black Dragon Token: As you touch the token, you feel dark energy flowing through your body.

Black Dragon Token: Now take the item of your desire.

Second Life: Twilight Shield gave you 'Twilight Shield'

The prizes listed below are on display in the Black Dragon Prize room and will “cost” 1 token each:

  • Demonic Shield
  • Twilight Shield
  • Reaver Shield
  • Glamdring
  • Glamdring (Scabbard)
  • Soul Reaver
  • Soul Reaver (Scabbard)
  • Sword of the Eagle
  • Sword of the Eagle (Belt)
  • Twilight Edge
  • Twilight Edge (Back)
  • Twilight Edge (Belt)
  • Demonic Axe
  • Demonic Axe (Back)
  • Draconic Axe
  • Draconic Axe (Hip)
  • Dragonslayer Helmet
  • Avalon Dragonslayer Dress Black
  • Avalon Dragonslayer Dress White

 

 

You may return as often as you desire to collect any of the prizes each time you earn a BLACK DRAGON TOKEN.