Guide to defeating the Mature Dragon in Dragon Age II's optional 'Mirror Image' quest. Learn its resistances, abilities, and effective strategies for this challenging boss fight.
Walkthrough
- 1After defeating the varterral, loot the bones and pile of treasure for Honeycut.
- 2Grab the deep mushroom near the exit.
- 3Defeat the Frost Horror that attacks as you leave. Loot the bodies for Hubris.
- 4Return to the Keeper to complete the quest and also finish ‘Honoring the Fallen’.
- 5Before leaving Sundermount, explore the eastern path north to find glitterdust.
- 6Defeat enemies and enter the Sundermount Passage.
- 7Defeat the Monstrous Spider and check the western alcove for silverite.
- 8In the larger room to the east, find Orichalcum at the north end and more Orichalcum with a sack containing a Ream-Rot Knife at the south end.
- 9Enter the Mountain Graveyard and go north to a pile of bones to find the Recipe: Mighty Offense Potion.
- 10To the south, defeat a Crazed Loner and Shadow Assassin. Loot their bodies for The Eyes of Azure Jamos.
- 11Go east to find Embrium.
- 12As you move higher, fight Dragonlings.
- 13At the end of the path, loot a pile of bones for the Dalish Lantern, Surfacer Stone Armor, Belt of the Brigand, and Silver-Threaded Dalish Embroidery.
- 14Prepare for the Mature Dragon boss fight.
- 15Return to Merrill’s place and speak with her to complete the quest.
Boss: Mature Dragon
- Resistances: Cold (Very Weak), Electric (Normal), Fire (Immune), Nature (Normal), Spirit (Normal)
- Abilities: Fire Spit, Fire Breath, Wing Buffet, Roar, Tail Swipe
- Immunities: Slow, Knockdown, Immobilize, Paralyze, Knockback
Strategy:
- Have no more than two melee characters and at least one healer.
- Have your tank initiate the fight.
- Position ranged characters as far back as possible.
- Melee characters should attack from the sides, avoiding the front and direct back to dodge Fire Breath and Tail Swipes.
- Keep Taunt ready to counter the Roar ability, which stuns a large area.
- If necessary, kite the Dragon around the area while ranged characters deal damage.
- Heal when needed and focus on avoiding damage.
- Quest completion for 'Mirror Image' and 'Honoring the Fallen'.
- Experience and gold.
- Loot from the Mature Dragon and surrounding areas (bones, treasure, items).
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