Up Close and Personal

Slay a proto-dragon using the Proto-Killing Spear.

• Proto-dragon slain with Proto-Killing Spear

The great proto-dragons are some of the fiercest creatures to roam the Forbidden Reach.

Taking them down isn't easy, but we have many weapons in our arsenal.

Take this spear and harpoon. You'll need them. If you get caught in a proto-drake's maw, you'll need to fight tooth and claw with everything you've got to survive.

It isn't easy, but I know you can do this.

You will receive:

• 500x Elemental Overflow
• 9,500 XP
• +350 reputation with Valdrakken Accord

Proto-dragons sure make the skies dangerous!

That's the way to do it! Nothing like being caught in the jaws of death to make you feel alive.

Three areas are marked on the zone map: Aerie Chasm, Froststone Vault, and Stormsunder Crater. Valid targets include primal frostbacks, magmawings, stonescales, and stonetalons.

Land, target a valid proto-drake, then either right-click on it or use the quest item to throw the spear. This will grapple the player to the proto-drake, who immediately catches the player and attempts to eat it like a snack. Attack normally, and use the extra action button for bonus damage:

• bossemote

Once the dragon gets down below 80% health, the player manages to escape the jaws and will ride the drake on it's back. The vehicle interface provides one ability:

• bossemote

Players still have access to the extra action button, so use them both on cooldown. At around 50%, the proto-dragon will snag the player again, so pick back up with normal combat abilities. Then back on the back of the proto-dragon from 25-0%:

• bossemote

Players will then parachute safely down to the ground.