Summary
Dragons are some of the most fascinating fantasy creatures that fans love. These winged creatures breathe fire and can decimate their foes in style, making them the best part of their respective games when developers do a great job of conveying their power and grandeur.
Most dragons are portrayed as males with deep voices, which is a shame since female dragons also deserve their time in the spotlight. These fantastical creatures are a blast to interact with, regardless of whether players fight against their fiery power or use their power to aid them in their adventures.
Spoiler Warning: Several entries on this list delve into major story spoilers for their respective narratives. You’ve been warned!
WhileSpyrohad enjoyed its time in the sun during the PS1 era, it was clear that this franchise needed to evolve as console generations progressed and gamers developed more nuanced tastes. This is what prompted the creation ofThe Legend of Spyrotrilogy, which aimed to attract new fans to the series.
The first game in this trilogy introduced an antagonist who was working for the Dark Master Malefor, Cynder. Spyro faces off against her and helps free her from this villain’s control, allowing Cynder to join the side of good and eventually enter into a romantic bond with the series' eponymous protagonist.
Jade Empireis agreat wuxia RPGthat more people need to check out. This underappreciated Bioware title featured a gifted student as the main character who is guided by the voice of the Water Dragon during their journey.
Players eventually interact with this Water Dragon numerous times, with an impactful decision at the end deciding her fate. Players can either “free” her by letting her die and join the cycle of rebirth or capture her power for their own needs if they walk a darker path.
After the Master Sword is broken, Zelda is sent back in time before Ganon’s invasion. Realizing that the hero needed his sword repaired by the time he had to face Ganon, she decided to transform into a Light Dragon that would traverse the countryside for centuries and slowly rebuild the Master Sword, rebuilding it just in time for Link’s adventure in the present.
It’s an amazing revelation, and Zelda assists Link one last time in the final boss fight when she teams up with the hero against the dragon form of Ganondorf. After achieving victory, Zelda transforms back into her Hylian form and is grabbed by Link in midair as he saves the world and rescues the princess once again.
Players who reach Anor Londo will be greeted by many secrets that are a joy to explore, including the Painted World of Ariamis that will come out of nowhere to surprise players. This location is a beautiful distraction where players will eventually encounterCrossbreed Priscilla, a boss that won’t be hostileunless the Chosen Undead attacks her first.
Priscilla is the result of Seath’s experiments, combining his genes with that of a regular woman to give birth to his child. She’s a half-dragon who can disappear at will, making the fight all the more challenging as players trace her footsteps in the snow to avoid being sliced by her wicked scythe.
Dragon Ageis a name that should make it clear that these winged beasts are a major focus of this high fantasy series fans can’t get enough of. Along with regular high dragons that will challenge players considerably, players can also interact with a shapeshifting dragon if they decide to make progress inMorrigan’s questline.
Her mother, Flemeth, is a diabolical witchwho raises a daughter simply to eventually take over their body and regain her youth. Morrigan wishes to avoid this fate and implores the Grey Warden to seek Flemeth out and kill her. Taking this course of action results in Flemeth transforming into a high dragon who can decimate the party in no time — unless players are prepared to deal with her relentless onslaught.
Fans familiar withThe Witchershort storieshave heard of Villentretenmerth, a golden dragon who serves as the target of a hunt involving Geralt and Yennefer. It’s not until later that Geralt discovers that this dragon can shapeshift, and it had taken on the role of a knight named Borch Three Jackdaws and interacting with Geralt well before the witcher knew of his true identity.
InThe Witcher 2, players get to interact with Villentretenmerth’s daughter, although players are unaware of her identity until much later. Saskia the Dragonslayer is a legendary character who seems like a competent warrior, until it’s revealed that she’s actually a shapeshifting dragon herself who is fought in battle. After securing victory, Geralt can either kill or spare her, with many players opting for the latter course of action since she was under the effect of Philippa’s spell and meant no harm.
