Citadel of Dusk Monsters & Beasts

Sun Dragon

Dragons are amongst the oldest of all living creatures, even predating the rise of Chaos, and rode the thermals of ancient volcanoes long before warm-blooded creatures ruled the world. They are wise and aloof, viewing those around with a perspective only the eldest creatures can share. On Ulthuan, Dragons are the subjects of legends quite different to the terrifying folk tales of other lands. Without the Dragons of Ulthuan, the High Elves would have been annihilated thousands of years ago, for the Dragons are the Elves' oldest and greatest allies. Within Ulthuan, the realm of Caledor is the home of the Dragons, and in ancient days, those noble beasts seemed almost without number. However, times have changed. Now, in colossal caverns found deep within the Dragon Spine Mountains, the Dragons sleep away the centuries. A mysterious languor that began in the earliest years of Tethlis' reign has caused more and more Dragons to enter a slumber from which only ancient Caledorian songs can rouse them. Few young Dragons are hatched now on Ulthuan. The youngest are referred to as Sun Dragons, in reference to their hot tempers and the rich, warm hue of their scales. Those that surpass the Sun Dragons in might and enlightenment are known as Moon Dragons. The oldest and most powerful are referred to as Star Dragons, for they are truly as ancient as the very stars of the firmament. While any Dragon can savage an entire regiment of warriors, tear a Manticore apart or rip the head off of a Wyvern, a Star Dragon is so physically powerful that it can battle against even the Greater Daemons of Chaos and prevail.

Unit Name Sun Dragon

Main Unit Key wh2_main_hef_mon_sun_dragon

Land Unit Key wh2_main_hef_mon_sun_dragon

Land Unit Group Parents Monsters & Beasts

Land Unit Group Flying Monster

Caste Monster

Category Melee Infantry

Class Melee Infantry

Custom Battle Cost 1600

Recruitment Cost 1700

Upkeep Cost 425

Number of Units 1

Hit Points 7008

├ Mount 0

├ Mount Entity

├ Mount Hit Points

├ Num Mounts dr1_dragon

├ Man Entity wh2_main_hef_mon_sun_dragon_blood

├ Man Hit Points 8

├ Num Men 1

└ Bonus Hit Points 7000

Mass 3500

└ Man Mass 3500.0000

Armour 70

├ Armour wh2_main_body_70

├ Shield none

└ Missile Block Chance 0

Leadership 70

Speed 65

└ Man Speed 65

Melee Attack 46

Melee Defence 44

Weapon Strength 460

├ Melee Weapon wh2_main_hef_sun_dragon

├ Base Weapon Damage 135

├ Armour-Piercing Weapon Damage 325

├ Bonus vs. Large 0

└ Bonus vs. Infantry 0

Charge Bonus 65

Abilities

• Sun Dragon's Breath
  The youngest Dragons have a warm hue to their scales and a fiery temper, with scorching breath to match.
• Wounds
  Even the greatest foes can be laid low with terrible injuries, and the greater the damage done, the less able they will be to effectively continue the fray.
  Speed x 90%
  Armour-Piercing Weapon Damage x 80%
  Base Weapon Damage x 80%

Attributes

• Causes Fear
  This unit frightens all enemy units, reducing their leadership when nearby. It is also immune to fear. Fear penalties do not stack.
• Causes Terror
  This unit can cause terror, making its melee target rout for a short time. Units that cause terror are immune to terror and fear themselves.
• Can Fly
  This unit can fly.

Strengths & Weaknesses

• Sun Dragon's Breath
  The Sun Dragon's scorching breath lacks focus, but hitting a larger area is actually an advantage when fighting infantry groups.
• Causes Terror
  This unit can [[img:ui/battle ui/ability_icons/causes_terror.png]]cause terror, making its melee target rout for a short time. Units that cause terror are immune to terror and [[img:ui/battle ui/ability_icons/causes_fear.png]]fear themselves.
• Scaly Skin
  Scaly skin or hides help to dampen or deflect the damage caused by missile weapons, increasing this unit's [[img:ui/battle ui/ability_icons/resistance_missile.png]]Missile Resistance.
• Armour-Piercing
  The damage of armour-piercing weapons mostly ignores the armour of the target, making them the ideal choice against heavily-armoured enemies. They are often heavier and attack at a slower rate though, making them less efficient against poorly-armoured targets.

Faction Availability
Immortal Empires	Dragon Encounter Knights of Caledor Avelorn Caledor Chrace Citadel of Dusk Cothique Eataine Ellyrion Fortress of Dawn High Elves High Elves High Elves High Elves High Elves High Elf Rebels Nagarythe Order of Loremasters Saphery Tiranoc Tor Elasor Yvresse