Y Ddraig Goch, the Red Dragon of Wales, is a powerful national symbol with roots in early British legend and medieval tradition. Its origins are commonly linked to the tale recorded in the Historia Brittonum, in which a red dragon representing the Britons battles a white dragon symbolizing Saxon invaders, foretelling Welsh resilience and survival. The dragon motif may also derive from Roman military standards brought to Britain during occupation. By the Middle Ages, Welsh rulers such as Cadwaladr and later the Tudor dynasty adopted the red dragon as a symbol of legitimacy and continuity. Today, Y Ddraig Goch stands as an enduring emblem of Welsh identity, strength, and cultural heritage.
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BASIC
Searing Jaws
Attack 1 enemy (360%ATK). Ignores 15% of the target’s DEF if they are under {Blaze}. Place [ATK Up II] on this hero for 2 turns.
CORE
Cooldown
4
Call of Cadwaladr
Attack all enemies (185%ATK) 2 times. The first attack has a 75% chance to place [Blaze II] on each target for 2 turns. The second attack decreases each target’s DEF by 5% (stacking up to 4 times).
ULTIMATE
300
2000
Take Flight
Transfers all {Blaze} and {Aetherburn} from allies onto all enemies then attacks all enemies (155%ATK) 3 times. Place [Shield] 150%ATK on all allies. The strength of the {Shield} is increased by 2% for each {Debuff} transferred to enemies.
PASSIVE
Ancient Power
Inflicts 30% more damage and receives 30% less damage from enemies under {Blaze} or {Aetherburn}.
LEADER
30% ATK All Battles
IMPRINT
Ancient Power
Inflicts 15% more damage and receives 15% less damage from enemies under {Blaze} or {Aetherburn}.
Source: alpha
ASCENSION BONUSES
Rank 1: HP +9%, ATK +9%, DEF +9%
Rank 2: HP +9%, ATK +9%, DEF +9%
Rank 3: HP +9%, ATK +9%, DEF +9%
Rank 4: C.DMG +18
Rank 5: ACC +16
Rank 6: Initial Divinity +250
AWAKENING BONUSES
Rank 1: [Call of Cadwaladr] Before attacking, increase the duration of any [Blaze] by 1 turn then activate [Blaze].
Rank 2: DMG Multiplier +30%, Ignore RES +20%, Shield Multiplier +30%
Rank 3: [Ancient Power] Blocks any [Debuff] or [Disable] placed on this hero from enemies under [Blaze] or [Aetherburn].
Rank 4: Attunement Multiplier +50%, Armor Multiplier +30%, Weapon Multiplier +30%
Rank 5: [Take Flight] Transfers all [Debuffs] from all allies onto all enemies.
PVE
B
Worth Building
PVP
C
Skip Unless Needed
Overall
B
Worth Building