Explosive Dragon (Warden)

The **Warden Explosive Dragon** is the last rampaging Warden the player faces before the Dark One. Its chosen Protector is Tan Ju. Tan Ju refers to it as **Ynirte**.

## Location

The Warden Explosive Dragon's den is located in the island of The Lord's Tear, on the Maw of the Aegis.

## Strategy

### Obtaining Sample

Much like all Wardens, before initiating the fight, you will need to obtain a Pheromonal Sample using a Balmbug. To obtain the sample, enter the arena. The Explosive Dragon will probably be standing in the center. When you see the message "The Warden has felt your presence" on the screen, that means that the Explosive Dragon has begun looking for you. Run for the bushes in the arena and quickly crouch when you reach them. Wait until the Explosive Dragon comes near you and prepare your slinger. When it stands up to observe the area, quickly run from the bush and get behind the dragon. Shoot it with a Balmbug as quick as possible. Now that you have obtained the Infernal Balmbug, the fight will initiate.

### Warden Fight

During the Warden Fight phase of the battle, where the player has to throw the Balmbugs, the Explosive Dragon is at its most powerful. Unlike most other Wardens, which give some indication of the attack that they are going to perform, the Explosive Dragon is quick and unpredictable. When its front legs glow red, that means that it is going to perform the Flaming Print attack. If you shoot its legs with Balmbugs while they are glowing, they will deal increased damage and cancel the attack. However, you cannot cancel two Flaming Prints in a row. Make sure to deal as much damage as you can before the first Turn Battle, as its attacks will get faster and stronger after it. If you manage to defeat it in the Turn Battle, it will be stunned for a short while, but will emit powerful electric pulses that must be quickly dodged.

### Turn Battle

After the Explosive Dragon's health is diminished enough, it will enter a Turn Battle similar to most other battles. As a Fire/Metal element, Water element moves are best against it. If it faints during this battle, it will return to the Warden Fight stage, temporarily stunned. If 10 turns pass and the dragon doesn't faint, it will return to the Warden Fight stage and regenerate some of its health.

## Moves

### Warden Fight Moves

#### Pounces, Charges and Bites

The Explosive Dragon's normal moves, shared by all other Wardens.

#### Blaze of the Bellows

Shoots continuous beams of fire from its mouth, dealing damage and burn damage if they strike the player.

#### Flaming Print

Pounces around the arena, leaving behind blazing footprints that linger on the ground for a while. These footprints deal burn damage if the player stands on them.

#### Flintlock Scatter

Throws 2-11 bombs from its body, which explode shortly after being deployed, which deal damage if the player is near them.

#### Wheels of Turning Time

Lays inactive on the ground, as two gears form beside it. These two gears circle the field of battle twice, before returning to the dragon, which resumes its activity. During its inactive state, the dragon cannot be damaged using Balmbugs.

### Turn Battle Moves

* Fire Blast
* Rock Slide
* Lava Surf
* Fire Punch