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How to Beat Red Dragon (Cheese Strategy)
Ву Ratimeo La Squé.
Keeping this short and simple. Here’s how the dragon’s four attacks work:
- Claw Attack – Only triggers if you’re standing in front of it. (P. Attack)
- Fire Breath – Same range condition as Claw Attack, but with longer reach. (M. Attack)
- Napalm Strike – Dragon flies off, fills the top platform with Fire Pillars, then hits the bottom with a fire wave. (M. Attack)
- Fire Pillars – Same as Napalm Strike, but done in a repeating sequence instead of a single wave. (M. Attack)
Step-by-Step Plan
Image 1: Upon entering, stand by the ladder. Don’t engage. From this position, the dragon cannot hit you with Claw Attack or Fire Breath.
Image 2: Once the dragon flies off, Fire Pillars will strike the top platform. Wait them out, then climb up quickly to avoid the incoming Napalm Strike.
Image 3: As the fire wave passes, dash to the far right before the dragon lands. You’ll now be positioned behind it. That’s the setup.
Things to Keep in Mind
- Sometimes, instead of flying for a Napalm Strike, the dragon may use Fire Pillars while you’re still at the ladder. Dodge them and wait until it finally flies.
- After returning from a Napalm Strike, it may immediately take off again. Be ready to run back and repeat the process.
- Before activating Auto Play, pause for a moment. Depending on where your character ends up, the fight plays out differently:
- Behind the Tail – Attacks occur every second and most skills activate, making the fight faster. Downside: Fire Pillars can hit you twice: risk depends on your M. Defense.
- At the Body – Attacks slow to once every two seconds and skills may not trigger, but Fire Pillars only hit you once. Safer, but slower.
Image 4: Shows the Fire Pillar sequence: 1, 2, 1. Standing in position 2 (the middle) helps minimize damage.
May not be the perfect explanation, but it works. Enjoy the cheese, fellas.