In this post, we’ll be discussing the Drake, a creature skilled in ambushing, whom requires one to focus greatly, in order to be adequately prepared for when it does strike.

Hunting it is large part of the battle- it does not always simply charge, attack, escape. Its much more crafty. It waits for the moment to strike. Which can come at any time- during a fight, or simply standing at the ready.

The mechanics based around this fight is that we desired a boss which would strike somewhat randomly, while one is exploring the land. It can either be relentless, attacking repeatedly and predictably, or escape for a while, not to strike again until it has been discovered. Discovery is not predictable- its long vision ensures it will come at random times, at a random angle. Sometimes, it can’t even be found at all, and you’ll have to search for it. As we begin to expand our Research system, we imagine this boss will be more on the optional side, yielding good rewards should you choose to chase after it.

The Drake’s movement is quick and forceful, aiding its ability to escape. While out of view, it becomes invisible, and hard to detect easily.

As such, utilizing the land around, and your array of warriors to surround this creature is the best and most fundamental strategy for defeating it. It relies on continuing its momentum to break through a wall of units, but a strong surround can end that.

An even greater method of keeping it at bay is to freeze it in place. The Apprentices of Water plays a key role here: its Water Bolt spell roots a hit foe to their location for a few moments, stopping it completely. This can play a great role in surrounding, and keeping it from escaping.

The Drake’s main method of escape is its teleport- a long cooldown spell, but with great range. This allows it to rapidly escape from any unfavorable engagement, to return again later for a more favorable one. It can even outright vanish with this, to somewhere far away outside of its normal aggro radius, forcing player to hunt it further.

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