Black dragon (H5)

This article is about the creature from Heroes of Might and Magic V. For other uses, see black dragon.

Black dragon
Creature information
Faction	Dungeon
Tier/level	7
Upgraded
Cost per unit	3700 gold 2 sulfur
Stats
Attack	30
Attack	30
Defense	30
Defense	30
Hit Points	240
Hit Points	240
Damage	45-70
Damage	45-70
Initiative	10
Initiative	10
Speed	9
Speed	9
Growth	1
Growth	1
Icon
Black dragon's icon

Black Dragons are the older, more powerful siblings of the Shadow Dragons. In addition to the skills their lesser brethren possess, Black Dragons are stronger and completely immune to magic.^OffBck

The black dragon is an upgrade of the shadow dragon, the seventh level creature of the Dungeon faction in Heroes of Might and Magic V. It is one of the strongest units in the game, and in addition, it is immune to all magic, both friendly and hostile (except for Irresistible Magic). Its extremely high damage, high health, and high attack and defense stats make the black dragon a devastating force on the battlefield. However, they still need to be used judiciously, and care needs to be taken to avoid friendly fire from their Fire Breath.

In the campaign of the game, they are referred to as the children of Malassa, the Dragon God of Darkness.

Abilities

• Living Creature - This creature is alive so it can be resurrected.
• Flyer - This creature can move to any free tile on its range on the game field during it's turn, and can ignore the obstacles on the path.
• Immune to Magic - Creature is immune to all magical impact (including friendly spells).
• Large Creature - This creature is bigger than others and occupies four squares on the field.
• Fire Breath - During attack, creature damages not only the target but any other unit positioned directly behind it. (Breath attack is limited to 2 tiles)

Notes

• Although this creature has the "Living Creature" ability stating that this unit can be resurrected, it is immune to magic and therefore the resurrection spell cannot be cast on it. However, the First Aid Tent can resurrect black dragons if the appropriate skill is learned.

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