Category:Dragon Shot mechanic

A game mechanic introduced in Dragon Blaze, and so far unique to that game. It is similar to some extent to an older game mechanic present in R-Type, but it is distinct enough to warrant its own entry.

Activating the Dragon Shot causes the controlled character to dismount the dragon they ride and said dragon dashes forward a short distance, dealing heavy damage to nearby enemies. Following activation, the dragon will remain in place, and will attack separately to the player character. Tapping the Dragon Shot button again will retract the dragon, and reunite it with the rider.

In Dragon Blaze, enemies destroyed by the Dragon Shot drop valuable gold coins, which are integral to achieving high scores. The Dragon Shot deals damage on a per-frame basis, so using it point-blank on large enemies yields the best results.