Ancient Dragon (Final Fantasy VII)

The Ancient Dragon is an enemy from Final Fantasy VII. Two of them are found in the Temple of the Ancients below the clock room, where they initiate a pincer attack. More can be fought in the Red Dragon room after defeating the monster.
They can also be encountered in the third round of the Battle Square on Part II onwards after the player acquires Highwind and Gold Saucer reopens. When fought in the Battle Square, its stats are enhanced, with its HP doubled and its Attack and Magic Attack increased by 25%.
==Stats==
==Formations==
#	Formation
 	Row 1: Ancient Dragon ARow 2: Ancient Dragon B
 	Row 1: Ancient Dragon ARow 2: Ancient Dragon B, Ancient Dragon C
 	Ancient Dragon A, Ancient Dragon B (Attack from both sides)
==Locations==
Temple of the Ancients 	Temple of the Ancients
Mural Room 	640, 642
Bottom of the Hole 	648 (event)
Battle Square (with Highwind available)	Battle Square (with Highwind available)
Group A - Battle 3 	642
Group B - Battle 3 	640
==Battle==
Ancient Dragons can be dangerous, as they may attack twice in one turn. They use the Southern Cross attack, which inflicts non-elemental damage to one party member.
===Strategy===
As they are weak against Gravity, a single Demi2, T/S Bomb, or Laser will defeat them. For those without access to either spell or item, it is recommended to cast Big Guard or Barrier to mitigate the damage from their attacks, and to attack using the Demi spell or Graviballs.
Equipping an Elemental Materia paired with a Choco/Mog Summon Materia onto a character's weapon will make that character's attacks Wind-elemental, exploiting another of Ancient Dragon's weakness. It is advised to avoid having any character drop below 600 HP to prevent them from being killed, and to devote at least one character to healing at all times.
==AI script==
AI: Setup
{
 Count = Rnd(0..3)
}
AI: Main
{
 If (Count == 0 or 1) Then
 {
 Choose Random Opponent
 Use <Horn> on Target
 If (1/3 Chance) Then
 {
 Choose Random Opponent
 Use <Horn> on Target
 }
 Count = Count + 1
 } Else If (Count == 2) Then {
 Choose Random Opponent
 Use <Horn> on Target
 If (1/3 Chance) Then
 {
 Choose Random Opponent
 Use <Horn> on Target
 }
 1/2 Chance: Count = 3
 1/2 Chance: Count = Rnd(0..1)
 } Else {
 Choose Random Opponent
 Use Southern Cross on Target
 Count = Rnd(0..1)
 }
}
==Other appearances==
===Final Fantasy Brave Exvius===
==Etymology==
==Related enemies==
*Ark Dragon
Category:Enemies in Final Fantasy VII