Summary
The maximum challenge of every fantasy trope,Slaying the Dragon, is one of the most thrilling experiences a gamer can enjoy from the safety of their homes. Many games offer the possibility to face one of such mythical creatures, though some have a more immersive and challenging experience than others.
For players who are ready to undertake the ultimate quest and beat themost notorious and powerful dragonsever designed, here is a list of the best games where you can fight them. From decade-old classics to the latest AAA action experiences, the battle awaits all dragon slayers.
Dragon’s Dogmais one hell of a ride: From the very start, you meet the beast you are destined to bring down, and it is huge and powerful as they come. The game developed by CAPCOM has been one of themost notorious titles in the RPG genredue to its complex combat mechanics and its incredible worldbuilding.
In this title, dragons are powerful enemies, and you’ll face them several times throughout the adventure until you slay your final and most powerful beast: Grigory. Yeah, weird name for a dragon, I know. But anyways: A must-play for every aspiring Dragon Slayer.
The FromSoftware title offers an endless array of enormous and challenging bosses to beat, and among these,dragons are some of the most dangerous creatures you’ll find. From Agheel to Bayle the Dread, your dragon-slaying journey through the Lands Between (and beyond) is a long and harsh one.
Just make sure to get your build and strategy in order before you challenge one of these powerful monsters, since each of them is one hell of a ride, even for the most experienced of souls-like players. A piece of advice: Bows are a bad idea. And another tip: you’re able to fight some of them while mounting Torrent, but it requires a little bit of practice. Good luck!
If you haven’t had your fill of killing dragons with Dragon’s Dogma, then the second iteration of the franchise grants you another chance to gather your pawns and face these powerful beasts. All with a renewed combat system, AAA graphics, and lots of quests to gather your strength before you face the ultimate end-game challenge: Kill The Dragon.
But let’s talk about the good things this game has to offer for potential intrepid dragon slayers: A great class system with dozens of abilities for each class. Spells and incantations. Tons of weapons and many combinations to try. Just remember that your allies can contracta disease called Dragon’s Plague, which can be a potential game-breaker. Mind those red shiny eyes and edgy behaviour.
Monster Hunteris one of the franchises that places an extra emphasis on the “slaying” experience, and though you won’t hear the word dragon uttered a single time while playing its many games, you might hear about Rathalos, Bezelgeuze, Kulve Taroth, Vaal Hazak, and many others.
InMonster Hunter World, you get plenty of chances to try your dragon-slaying skills with overa dozen different weaponsand fighting styles to pick from. And of course, you can even try climbing on the back of these huge beasts, to bring them down with your “mighty” blows. And don’t forget to cut the tail! Those things are valuable!
Dragon Age: Origins, as the name implies, has dragons among its repertoire of bloodthirsty creatures ready to break your bones on sight. And if you have never played a dark fantasy RPG, you might be missing one of the coolest experiences you could have while trying to beatDragon Age’s final boss: An ancient god possessing the body of a corrupted dragon.
Overall, the mechanics of this game were quite revolutionary for an RPG. Combining tactical combat with real-time experience,Dragon Age: Originsis definitely worth investing some time in. By the time you finish the main story, you’ll be probably looking for more. But worry not, there are 2 sequels, withmore dragon slaying waiting to be done.
Look at the sky! What is that thing screaming like an elephant and beating the hell out of a giant? Oh, it’s a dragon! But not any dragon: ASkyrimdragon. The game itself is based on the premise oftracking down and hunting these beasts, but it also has some of the coolest and best-designed fire-breathing monsters in the history of video games.
They also spit ice, lightning, and blood, and will spit your bones if you give them the chance. Their non-scripted AI, total randomness of their attacks, infinite agro, and absolute deviousness are some of the best characteristics that a game enemy could ever have. And if you are not satisfied with just playing Viking Dragonslayer (Dragonborn), you’re able to also shout them down from the sky, or beat them until they crash spectacularly. What a thrill!
Now, if you want to conquer huge monsters called High Dragons (not the weaker versions, but the angry-mom version of them) then you need to playDragon Age: Inquisition. The third installment of the franchise is not all about slaying dragons, on the contrary, it is more about slaying demons and closing rifts that are ripping apart reality.
But,as you journey through Thedas, you might encounter several winged beasts to challenge. And if you thinkElden Ringdragons are hard, prepare yourself to be surprised. High Dragons come in various shapes, and levels of challenge, but all of them are ready to blast your entire party from minute zero: They just don’t hold back. Piece of advice: Bring Sera and Iron Bull with you. Their dialogues when fighting these beasts are pure gold. Oh, and you can drink the blood of the beasts and unlock an advanced class for the Warrior called Reaver, who specializes in hunting down these beasts.
