- Dragon Slayer is an Orderly spear Ultra class evolved from Dragon Knight, delivering massive burst damage.
- Prerequisites: Reach Day 4, obtain the Meditate skill, and slay the Ice Dragon in the Tundra.
- Total cost: Approximately 1,300 silver for all skills and armor, making it highly cost-effective.
- Key strength: Features Dragon Awakening, one of the only resurrection abilities in the game.
- Best races: Navaran for Light Piercer emulation, Dzin for dodge-countering, and Azael for easy progression.
Dragon Slayer Class Overview
Dragon Slayer (commonly abbreviated as dslayer) is an Orderly Ultra class in Rogue Lineage that progresses from Dragon Knight. Unlike combo-heavy classes that rely on long strings of attacks, Dragon Slayer excels at dealing devastating amounts of damage in just a few hits. This makes it a formidable choice for players who prefer burst-damage tactics over prolonged engagements.
Upon reaching Dragon Slayer, your Dragon Blood ability receives a significant upgrade, transforming it into Enhanced Dragon Blood. This trait grants a 1.4x damage boost, 1.5x attack speed, +5 walk speed, and a 1.3x health drain that pairs excellently with the class armor's regeneration. Dragon Slayer can later advance into Dragon Rider, offering even more progression depth.
Video Highlights:
- Solo progression walkthrough using the Azael race
- Strategies for surviving Sky Castle as a freshspawn
- Efficient quest routing and silver farming methods
- Trading Phoenix Downs for gate scrolls to save time
- Combat encounters against Ultra classes
Dragon Slayer is a reference to Dragon Slayer Ornstein from Dark Souls. The class trades sustained DPS for explosive short combos that can eliminate opponents before they can react.
Core Stats Assessment
| Stat | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Damage/Hit | ★★★★★ | Insane burst damage per strike |
| Health | ★★★★★ | Over 221 HP with Sigil Helmet |
| Combat Mobility | ★★★★☆ | Wing Soar provides excellent verticality |
| Resistance | ★★★☆☆ | Moderate, relies on HP pool |
| Difficulty | ★★★☆☆ | Short combos are easy to learn |
How to Obtain Dragon Slayer
Obtaining Dragon Slayer requires careful preparation and completing several specific milestones. The journey involves reaching the appropriate day, acquiring the necessary orderly alignment, and defeating one of the most dangerous monsters in the game.
Attempt the Dragon fight only after reaching at least Day 4 and obtaining the Meditate skill. The order of killing the Dragon and obtaining Meditate does not matter, but both must be completed before visiting the trainer.
Progress to Dragon Knight
First, reach the Super class tier by becoming a Dragon Knight. Train your spear weapon XP on quests like the Turnip Quest and repeatable orderly quests to accumulate silver and orderly alignment. White candy and orange candy provide small orderly boosts to help meet requirements.
Reach Day 4 and Obtain Meditate
Survive to at least Day 4 (approximately 12 hours of in-game progression). Complete orderly quests in Sky Castle and other locations to earn enough orderly karma for the Meditate skill. White candy grants a small amount of orderly and can supplement your questing.
Slay the Ice Dragon
Travel to the Dragon Pit in Tundra. The Ice Dragon has 1000 HP and can deal massive damage. The intended method involves luring the dragon into the stone bridge pillars near Construct Lab, which will collapse and instantly kill it. Alternatively, use abilities like Viribus, Light Piercer, or Snap Tenebris to chip away at its health.
Visit the Dragon Slayer Trainer
After both slaying the dragon and obtaining Meditate, visit the Dragon Slayer trainer with approximately 1,300 silver. Purchase all three active skills and the Dragon Slayer armor to complete your class.
Ice Dragon Fight Methods
| Method | Difficulty | Requirements | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Collapse | Hard | None | Lure dragon into pillars; often unreliable due to pathing bugs |
| Viribus Chip | Medium | Viribus spell | Hit dragon at close range; risky but consistent |
| Light Piercer | Easy | Navaran race | Aim at center of hitbox; dragon no longer stuns when hit |
| Group Kill | Easy | 1-2 allies | Allies use ranged skills while you stay nearby for kill credit |
You only need to be near the Ice Dragon when it dies to receive kill credit. The dragon disappears into purple clouds upon death, confirming the kill has been registered.
Abilities and Skills
Dragon Slayer possesses three active skills and one enhanced passive trait. Each ability serves a distinct purpose in combat, from mobility to raw damage output and even self-resurrection.
Active Skills
| Skill | Effect | Cooldown | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Soar | 3 jumps (1 high, 2 small), negates fall damage, 5s air limit | 15 seconds | None |
| Thunder Spear Crash (TSC) | Rise and strike diagonally, huge AOE knockback | 13s Gaia / 10s Khei | ~30 damage |
| Dragon Awakening | Self-resurrect to half HP on down, golden wings + buffs | Once per day/grip | N/A |
Enhanced Dragon Blood Trait
Upon becoming a Dragon Slayer, your Dragon Blood transforms into a significantly more powerful version:
- 1.3x Health Drain (offset by armor regen)
- +5 Walk Speed
- 1.4x Damage Boost
- 1.5x Attack Speed
- 1.05x Passive Regen with Dragon Slayer armor
You can completely negate Thunder Spear Crash's recovery drawback by timing Wing Soar immediately after TSC. This launches you upward, prevents fall damage, and still hits enemies below. This is the only movestack allowed with TSC.
Armor Stats
The Dragon Slayer armor provides exceptional survivability:
| Armor Piece | Health Multiplier | Regen Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Dragon Slayer Armor | x1.7 | x1.35 |
| With Sigil Helmet | Over 221 HP total | Excellent sustain |
With the armor equipped, your health regeneration effectively negates the Enhanced Dragon Blood's health drain. This means Dragon Blood effectively runs on your food meter instead, making the class extremely sustainable in prolonged sessions.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Understanding Dragon Slayer's advantages and limitations is essential for maximizing its potential in both PvE and PvP scenarios.
Key Strengths
- Insane burst damage through short 2-3 skill combos
- Self-resurrection via Dragon Awakening (unique trait)
- High HP pool exceeding 221 with Sigil Helmet
- Cost-effective at only 1,300 silver for full kit
- Excellent mobility with two fall damage cancels
- Simple combos that are easy to execute and hard to interrupt
- Tomeless synergy makes it even more devastating
Key Weaknesses
- TSC vulnerability: Missing leaves you open for 2 seconds
- No projectiles: Severe disadvantage vs mage classes without Tomeless
- Health drain: Dragon Blood consumes hunger, problematic without food
- No frame-1 stun moves: Vulnerable when caught in enemy combos
- Hard countered by Oni and Dragon Sage
- Dzin and Fischeran dodges negate most of your moveset
Class Matchup Overview
| Opponent Class | Difficulty | Key Factor |
|---|---|---|
| Oni | Very Hard | Completely counters Dragon Slayer; nearly unwinnable |
| Dragon Sage | Hard | Monk Shield blocks all your moves |
| Dzin | Hard | Dodge count negates entire moveset |
| Fischeran | Hard | Dodge passive avoids TSC and combos |
| Mage Classes | Medium | Manageable with Wing Soar + TSC gap close |
| Other Ultras | Easy | Burst damage overwhelms most classes |
If you encounter an Oni or Dragon Sage without a Navaran racial advantage, retreating is often the safest option. Gate to Deep Forest and hope for a lucky ragdoll rather than engaging in a losing fight.
Best Race Synergies and Builds
Race selection dramatically impacts Dragon Slayer's effectiveness. Certain races compensate for the class's weaknesses while others amplify its strengths to devastating levels.
Race Tier List for Dragon Slayer
| Race | Tier | Primary Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Navaran | S | Emulate Light Piercer for range and combo starting |
| Dzin | S | High dodge count makes you nearly unkillable |
| Azael | A | Infinite climb and easy progression; great for solo |
| Fischeran | A | Dodge passive adds survivability layer |
| Rigan | B | Mana regen supports infinite climb technique |
| Gaian | B | Final upgrade offsets health drain (situational) |
| Vampire (Elder) | A | 4.05x regen, 7.5 walkspeed with Dragon Blood |
For any spear class, Navaran's ability to emulate Light Piercer from Castellan or Dragon Knight is a game-changer. It solves Dragon Slayer's biggest weakness: the lack of ranged options and reliable combo starters.
Notable Build Combinations
Navaran Dragon Slayer: The premier build. Light Piercer emulation provides a projectile and combo initiator that the class desperately needs. Without Navaran or Fairfrozen, you rely heavily on Tomeless spells (Snap Geli, Snap Ignis) to start combos.
Dzin Dragon Slayer: Wins nearly every fight in Deep Forest due to exceptional dodge count. Dzin opponents become a mirror match problem, but against other classes, the survivability is unmatched.
Vampire Dragon Slayer: With Elder Vampire regen (4.05x), the Dragon Blood health drain becomes negligible. Walkspeed reaches approximately 7.5 with Dragon Blood active, making you one of the fastest classes in Gaia.
Without Navaran or Fairfrozen, Tomeless is essentially mandatory for competitive play. Snap Geli and Snap Ignis serve as your primary combo starters, compensating for the class's lack of frame-1 stun moves.
Progression Checklist and Tips
Dragon Slayer Acquisition Checklist:
- Reach Dragon Knight (Super class)
- Survive to Day 4 minimum
- Obtain Meditate skill (Orderly alignment)
- Slay the Ice Dragon in Tundra
- Collect 1,300 silver for skills and armor
- Purchase all three active skills
- Acquire Dragon Slayer armor
- Train climb for mobility (especially if Rigan/Azael)
Essential Combat Tips
- Always m1 quickly before using skills like Spear Crusher or Serpent to prevent opponents from being flung too far
- Time Wing Soar with TSC to eliminate the 2-second recovery vulnerability
- Use Dragon Blood + Sigil Helm alongside Dragon Awakening for maximum buff stacking
- Keep Scrolls of Vanish handy when traveling to Sky Castle or Khei
- Stock Phoenix Downs as backup lives, especially on two-life races like Azael
Sell Phoenix Downs to other players for 100 silver each rather than using the merchant. Alternatively, trade PDs for gate scrolls to Sky Castle, which saves significant travel time during progression.
Farming Route Summary
| Location | Activity | Silver Yield |
|---|---|---|
| Deep Forest Obelisk | Repeatable quests, moss plants | Moderate |
| Sky Castle | Turnip Quest, orderly quests | Moderate-High |
| Shore Area | Scavenging, herb collection | Low-Moderate |
| Tundra | Snow shrooms, Ice Dragon prep | Variable |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much does it cost to fully max Dragon Slayer?
The total cost is approximately 1,300 silver, which includes all three active skills and the Dragon Slayer armor. This makes it one of the more cost-effective Ultra classes in Rogue Lineage.
Q: Can Dragon Slayer resurrect itself?
Yes. Dragon Awakening is one of only two resurrection abilities in the game. When downed, using this skill strikes you with lightning, heals to half HP, and grants temporary golden wings with increased walk speed and attack speed for about 30 seconds. It can only be used once per in-game day (30 minutes real time) and costs a grip.
Q: What is the best race for Dragon Slayer?
Navaran is widely considered the best race for Dragon Slayer because emulating Light Piercer solves the class's biggest weakness: lack of range and combo starters. Dzin is also excellent due to its high dodge count. For solo progression, Azael provides infinite climb and easy mobility.
Q: How do I kill the Ice Dragon to unlock the class?
The Ice Dragon has 1000 HP and is found in the Dragon Pit in Tundra. The intended method is luring it into the stone bridge pillars near Construct Lab to collapse the bridge on it. Alternatively, use abilities like Viribus, Light Piercer, or Snap Tenebris to chip its health. You only need to be nearby when it dies for kill credit.
Q: Does Dragon Slayer counter any specific classes?
Dragon Slayer excels against most non-fist Ultra classes due to its burst damage. However, it is hard countered by Oni (which completely shuts it down), Dragon Sage (Monk Shield blocks all moves), and races with high dodge counts like Dzin and Fischeran.