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Mirror Image (Optional)
Dragon Age II

Mirror Image (Optional)

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.

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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
  1. 1
    After defeating the varterral, loot the bones and pile of treasure for Honeycut.
  2. 2
    Grab the deep mushroom near the exit.
  3. 3
    Defeat the Frost Horror that attacks as you leave. Loot the bodies for Hubris.
  4. 4
    Return to the Keeper to complete the quest and also finish ‘Honoring the Fallen’.
  5. 5
    Before leaving Sundermount, explore the eastern path north to find glitterdust.
  6. 6
    Defeat enemies and enter the Sundermount Passage.
  7. 7
    Defeat the Monstrous Spider and check the western alcove for silverite.
  8. 8
    In 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.
  9. 9
    Enter the Mountain Graveyard and go north to a pile of bones to find the Recipe: Mighty Offense Potion.
  10. 10
    To the south, defeat a Crazed Loner and Shadow Assassin. Loot their bodies for The Eyes of Azure Jamos.
  11. 11
    Go east to find Embrium.
  12. 12
    As you move higher, fight Dragonlings.
  13. 13
    At 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.
  14. 14
    Prepare for the Mature Dragon boss fight.
  15. 15
    Return 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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