Black dragon (H6)

This article is about the creature from Heroes VI. For other uses, see black dragon.

Black dragon
Creature information
Faction	Dungeon
Tier/level	Champion
Upgraded
Size	Large
Attack type	Melee
Dwelling	Dragon pinnacle
Stats
Might Attack	62
Might Attack	62
Might Defense	45%
Might Defense	45%
Magic Defense	53%
Magic Defense	53%
Hit Points	310
Hit Points	310
Damage	59-65
Damage	59-65
Initiative	50
Initiative	50
Speed	7
Speed	7
Morale	8
Morale	8
Luck	8
Luck	8
Icon
Black dragon's icon

The black dragon is a creature in the Shades of Darkness expansion of Might & Magic: Heroes VI. It is the upgraded version of the shadow dragon.

The legendary Black Dragons are the ultimate evolution of the Shadow Dragons. On their wings, the eyes of Malassa are replaced by intricate patterns of light constantly dissolving, like galaxies being swallowed by the eternal darkness of space.^OffBck

Abilities

	Living
	Can be healed and resurrected. Susceptible to morale.OffBck
	Disciple of Malassa
	As Disciples of Malassa, the Dungeon Creatures are blessed with 10% Darkness damage resistance, and cursed with a 10% vulnerability to light damage. Healing spells from the Light School damage enemy Dungeon Creatures.OffBck
	Withering Breath
	The Black Dragon attacks, dealing 100% Darkness damage and inflicting a 15% Darkness damage-over-time to the target enemy creature whenever it acts, until the target dies or the end of the combat. Each turn, the damage-over-time is increased by 1% of the Black Dragon's base damage up to a total maximum of 20%. Cooldown: 3 turn(s).OffBck
	Heart of Darkness
	Each Black Dragon increases the damage and duration of all Darkness abilities by 0.5%, up to a maximum of 5%.OffBck
	Terrifying Presence
	Enemy creatures adjacent to the Black Dragon have a 20% chance of remaining Catatonic and an 80% chance of suffering a 15 decrease in Morale.OffBck
	Immunity to Magic
	The Black Dragon is immune to all spells effects. Incoming spell damage from enemy units attacking the Black Dragon is also reduced by 30%.OffBck

Tactics

The black dragon is fast, powerful, and effective. Black dragons are impervious to magic attacks from enemy heroes, and nearly impervious to magic attacks from enemies, considering its high magic defense. The black dragon is also powerful offensively, and when they fight in numbers, their Withering Breath ability can be devastating. Furthermore, their Terrifying Presence helps to stop nearby enemy troops from acting, either directly or by lowering their morale and increasing the chance of a bad morale check.

Black dragons are powerful offensive forces when besieging an enemy town, able to fly behind lines and potentially stun adjacent enemies. When being besieged, the black dragon may potentially wait, fly out from behind the walls and attack the enemy, and then fly back behind the walls, sparing them from focused attack by the enemy.

When fighting black dragons, shooters that deal Might damage are the key to damaging them safely. Should that not be enough, attack with your most powerful might units, or units that may strike and return to avoid the Terrifying Presence of the black dragons.

Gallery

Artwork of the black dragon.

Artwork as it appears in-game.

The attack of the black dragon.

The black dragon's critical hit.

The black dragon's withering breath.

A lilim affected by the black dragon's Terrifying Presence.