The Red Dragon, abbreviated to Red D in the Nintendo Entertainment System version, is an enemy in the original Final Fantasy. It is the first dragon the Warriors of Light meet and is fairly difficult when first encountered.
The most famous guardian in Mount Gulg, the Red Dragon is guarding a chest with Flame Mail, which may come handy in the fight with Marilith. Long after Mount Gulg, the player may find the Red Dragon (among other dragons) in the Lifespring Grotto optional dungeon (which is not available in every version of Final Fantasy). There, Dark Bahamut gives the heroes the task of defeating a certain number of his dragon disciples.
Red Dragon uses Blaze, which deals Fire-based damage to all party members. It is also physically powerful. Having the mages cast ice-based spells and strong physical attacks can defeat a Red Dragon with ease.
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AI script[]
| Action | Probability |
|---|---|
| Attack | 48.08% |
| Blaze (Blaze) | 48.08% |
| Flee | 3.85% |
Prior to Pixel Remaster:
| Action | Probability |
|---|---|
| Attack | 50.00% |
| Blaze (Blaze) | 50.00% |
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Etymology[]
A dragon is a legendary creature, typically with serpentine or reptilian traits, which is featured in the myths of many cultures.
Chromatic dragon is a classification of dragon in the role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons who are typically of evil alignment, in contrast to the metallic dragons, and their queen is Tiamat. White, black, green, blue and red dragons are the classic chromatic dragons. Final Fantasy has derived a lot of influence from D&D, especially the early series. Red dragons are the largest and most powerful of the classic chromatic dragons who regard other chromatic dragons as inferior and make home inside active volcanoes or mountains. Red dragons use their powerful breath first, followed by physical strikes, then magical attacks.