If one is a melee-focused character, strafe around it and keep attacking, dodging when necessary. Once the dragon falls below half-health, it can no longer maintain flight and will crash to the ground. However, even when it is not facing the Dragonborn, the dragon can still beat its wings or swing its tail to deal substantial damage. Stay away from its head, as it will continually bite or breathe fire or frost, which can easily be fatal. Whenever the dragon lands, either run up and use melee attacks, or attack it with spells from a distance. Once it stops attacking, respond with spells: Flames or Firebolt for frost breath dragons, and Frostbite fire breath dragons, as they take more damage against the opposite type. When the dragon hovers or circles above, using a bow to chip away at its health can be effective.Ī magic-focused character may find combat with these dragons easier, as Lesser Ward can be sufficient to block or absorb a breath attack, if they have enough magicka. A melee-focused character should find cover and stock up on healing items in case they get caught in a blast, as it can cut their health down quickly ( Frost Breath is especially dangerous to melee fighters, as it cuts their stamina and slows their movement). The dragon will begin by staying airborne, making sweeping dives or hovering in place to use its breath. Their tail frill is also a leaf-like fin instead of the usual diamond shape seen on other dragons. They feature a wide frill in place of horns, and a dorsal fin in place of spines.

They are also significantly more reptilian, being a vibrant green color, with much smaller, smoother scales, and vertically-slit yellow eyes. Blood dragons are bigger, faster, and stronger than their generic brown cousins.

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