A Guide to Dragons

"With care and patience, these relics shall yield a dragon to soar at your side." - Elder Angar

Caring for one's dragon is a remarkable feat. Over many years of training, Elder Angar had learned the secret arts of hatching that had been closely guarded by only the most trusted in Targaryen service. Now he passes that knowledge to you.

In today's guide, we will be diving into detail about how to hatch and grow your dragons to become formidable foes throughout the seven kingdoms.

Hatchery

The Hatchery is where you can claim Dragon Relics - relics of Rare, Epic, and Legendary rarities that are used to hatch new dragons and increase that dragon’s Star Rank. 

Star Rank is your dragon's Star level that will be retained between campaigns. The higher Star Rank your dragon is, the better stats they will receive. 

Chests can be opened by Dragonbone, Dragonglass, or Dragonfire Keys. Keys can be collected from completing Chapter Quests, completing personal and faction objectives in Campaign Stages, and limited-time activities. While Dragonbone Keys are more plentiful, other valuable keys will appear as potential rewards.

To access the Hatchery and open a Dragon Chest, tap the Dragon Egg icon in the bottom right-hand corner of the tile map.

Abilities

If you need a refresher from our Stronghold Guide, the Dragon Pit is where you can view the dragons you have collected from the Hatchery. 

While here, you may see that each of your Dragons will have a unique 'Command'. These are special abilities that dragons can use during combat, which have a chance to activate each round during combat.

A dragon’s Command is unique to each dragon and defines its core battlefield ability. A dragon’s overall power is influenced by its Star Rank and the number of Dragon Relics you’ve collected for that specific dragon.

In addition to their Command, dragons can unlock Habits — powerful passive abilities that can be unlocked through a Dragons Star Rank and upgraded through Breedmarks and Rarity Cores, further boosting their effectiveness in battle.

Both Breedmarks and Rarity Cores are needed to upgrade habits, and each is dictated by the dragon’s Breed and Rarity. Rarity Cores and Breedmarks can be earned through various rewards, offers, and chests. You can view these currencies within the Dragon Pit.

Take note, once a Habit is upgraded, it will be a permanent addition to your Dragon, and will persist throughout the next reign.

Reign Level

In both the Dragon Pit and Army Builder, you’ll see your dragon's Reign Level. 

Reign Level reflects your dragon’s current level during a campaign. As your dragon gains experience and levels up, their max army size and combat stats (Strength, Instincts, Intelligence, and Initiative) increase–making them and their army more powerful.

If you're falling behind, you can always increase your dragon’s reign level by feeding them Meat! You can collect meat through events, chapter quests, stages, and by defeating enemies on the tile map. Feed your dragon by tapping the meat icon within the Dragon Pit.

While there’s no level requirement to attack specific tile levels, stronger dragons are better suited for tougher enemies. Higher Reign Level dragons give you a better chance at conquering higher-level tiles and defenders. 

Be Warned! A level 3 resource could have level 7 tile defenders. Make sure to take note of your Dragon's Reign Level and the tile defender level before attempting to take over a tile.

Note, unlike Star Rank, your dragon’s Reign Level restarts at the start of each new reign. 

Troop Affinity & Troop Type Advantage

In the Army Builder, you’ll encounter two important systems that impact combat: Affinity and Troop Type Advantage.
 

Affinity is a trait assigned to each dragon for each of the five troop types (Cavalry, Shieldbearers, Archers, Spearmen, and Siege). It determines how well a dragon pairs with a specific troop type.

• Positive Affinity: Increases the dragon’s combat stats and boosts siege damage dealt.
• Neutral Affinity: No effect on the dragon’s stats or siege damage.
• Negative Affinity: Reduces the dragon’s combat stats and siege damage dealt.

Choosing troops that align with a dragon’s Positive Affinity can significantly improve performance, especially in siege-focused encounters.

Troop Type Advantage is a system that determines how different troop types perform against one another in battle:

• Cavalry > Shieldbearers
• Shieldbearers > Archers
• Archers > Spearmen
• Spearmen > Cavalry
• Siege troops are weak to all troop types but deal increased damage to Durability, a stat found at specific Points of Interest.

Troop Advantage affects your army’s damage output in combat:

• Advantage: Your army deals more damage, and the enemy deals less.
• Neutral: No impact on damage dealt or taken.
• Disadvantage: Your army deals less damage, and the enemy deals more.

To build an effective army, be sure to pick troop types strategically for Troop Advantage, and pair them with dragons that have Positive Affinity for those troops. This combination maximizes both dragon effectiveness and army performance.

You can create custom formations of your dragons, regardless of whether your dragon is assigned to a different army or if their health or stamina is depleted, by tapping the ‘Army Formations’ tab. Use these formations to quickly swap between different army configurations, without the hassle of manually reforming an army.

For more details on Durability and Points of Interest, check out our Map of Westeros Guide!

Dragon Breed

A dragon's Breed is how we sort dragons by their specific abilities. Breeds do not determine what a dragon's Troop Affinity is. But they do determine the type of Breedmarks you will need to upgrade a dragon's Habits.

Champion: The All-Purpose Protectors

Primary Role: Suppressor

Damage Profile: Mixed (all types represented)

Primary Stat: Varied

Champions are the most adaptable dragons in the skies, capable of filling almost any role depending on the situation. Though their damage types and specialities vary widely, they all share a focus on reducing enemy threat through dampening attacks, weakening foes, or strengthening allies to endure more. Champions offer flexibility, making them ideal core units in teams that need balance, resilience, and a touch of everything.

Hunter: The Pressure Dealers

Primary Role: Debuffer

Damage Profile: Fire-focused, with some Physical

Primary Stat: Intelligence

Hunters excel at dismantling enemies over time. They rely on powerful fire attacks and debilitating effects to keep foes off balance, lowering enemy defenses, slowing their reactions, or reducing their offensive power. These dragons don’t just hit hard, they make sure their enemies stay vulnerable. Whether picking apart enemies from a distance or disrupting key threats, Hunters thrive when they’re making others weaker.

Sentinel: The Tactical Support Core

Primary Role: Buffer

Damage Profile: Tactical-focused, with some Fire

Primary Stat: Instincts

Sentinels are strategic specialists who uplift their allies while chipping away at foes with calculated strikes. Masters of Tactical damage, they bring strong support through healing, buffs, and battlefield control. Whether boosting ally strength, accelerating recovery, or softening the enemy for a clean finish, Sentinels turn the tide of battle not by brute force, but by enabling everyone else to shine.

Warriors: The Frontline Offense

Primary Role: Enhancer

Damage Profile: Physical-focused, with some Tactical

Primary Stat: Strength

Warriors dominate the battlefield through sheer power and momentum. Focused on physical damage, they also empower their team to hit harder and more effectively. These dragons aren’t just damage dealers, they amplify the entire army’s offensive potential. Whether smashing through enemies or strengthening allies’ attacks, Warriors ensure that battles are short, brutal, and in their favor.

Remember to strategically place your dragons in places that will best suit their breed. This will lead to far better outcomes while taking over Points of Interest.