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CK3 AGOTis a total conversion mod forCrusader Kings 3, which brings the world ofGame of Thronesand theA Song of Ice and Firebooksto life. With the highly anticipated dragon update forCK3 AGOTfinally arriving, players can now hatch, tame, and hopefully not fall off when they eventually ride a dragon for the first time.
For players wonderinghow to become a Dragonrider inCK3 AGOT, the answer is far from a simple one as there are many ways of achieving this dream. For some characters, it is a matter of birthright, whereas others have a long and arduous journey ahead of them to take to the skies. The easiest way is to simplyplay as an existing Dragonriderlike King Jaehaerys Targaryen.
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The Dragonrider Trait In CK3 AGOT
When a character successfully tames a dragon, they will gain theDragonrider Trait, which grants a whole host of bonuses. Additional bonuses can be earned by leveling up this Trait through Dragon Training and the Dragon Bond level.Characters can only ever be bonded to one dragon, even if their first dragon dies. Dragons, on the other hand,might accept other riders in the future.
Create A Custom Character With The Dragonrider Trait & Design A Dragon In CK3 AGOT
The easiest way to become a Dragonrider inCK3 AGOT, other than starting as someone likeDaemon Targaryen who already rides Caraxes, is tomake a custom character and select the Dragonrider Trait. Once the game starts, an event will pop up, allowing players to choose an egg or a dragon of a certain age. All dragons, including the young one, can be ridden immediately. Older dragons are typically more powerful, at the cost of not having as long left to live.
Players will then be given the option toname their dragonandchange the Traits of their dragonfor better or worse. They are also able toalter the appearance of their dragon, and the possibilities go well beyond simple color alterations. A dragon’s appearance can be changed at any point during a game, by going to their character portrait and opening the Dragon Customizer.
With their custom dragon chosen, there is nothing else to do buttake to the skies via a decision on the right-hand sideof the screen.
How To Hatch A Dragon Egg & Bond With It To Become A Dragonrider In CK3 AGOT
There are a fewways to hatch dragon eggs inCK3 AGOT. However, for the purposes of eventually riding a hatched dragon, players will want toright-click on themselves for the Cradle Egg option. Eggs sent to other characters will end up bonded to them, and dragons hatched in a Dragonpit can be claimed by anyone who has access. Either way, cradled eggs can take a few years to hatch, or they may turn to stone.
If a player successfully hatches a cradled egg, they will be permanently bonded to the dragon. When the dragon reaches aDragon Size of 30, which may take around 10 years, players will then be able to attempt to tame it. To do so,right-click on the dragon and select Tame Dragon. Success here, like anything to do with these dangerous creatures, is not guaranteed, but fairly likely for a bonded dragon.
The first Dynasty Legacy, in the Dragonlords branch, ‘Cradle to Grave’, gives bonuses to bonded cradle dragons.
Hatching & Taming A Dragon After They Have Died Out
Players starting out in a bookmark after dragons have died out will need to partake in a highly dangerousDragon Egg Hatching activity. Success is unlikely in most cases, but if a dragon hatches, it will instantly bond to the player’s character. Once it reaches 30 Dragon Size, it can be tamed.
King Aegon V Targaryen and Maelys ‘the Monstrous’ Blackfyre both start with dragon eggs in the 258 AC bookmark titled The War of the Ninepenny Kings. They each have special events tied to hatching their eggs.
How To Tame A Wild Dragon Or An Owned One In A Dragonpit In CK3 AGOT
If players don’t have an egg available, then the only way to claim a dragon is to attempt to tame one. To find dragons, players canpress C to bring up the character search function, and then search using the Dragon Trait. Alternatively, they canclick on Decisions on the right, then scroll down toManage Realm Affairs, and select Dragons.
In the Manage Realm Affairs, players will be able to look at Wild Dragons, Owned Dragons, and Tamed Dragons separately.
Players will need access to a Dragonpit to bond or tame Owned Dragons. Request access from the owner of the pit.
Use Bond Scheme First For Any Chance Of Success
If players want any chance of taming a dragon and want to avoid dying, they should conduct aBond With Dragon schemefirst. This can be done byright-clicking on an available dragon, Wild or Owned. The scheme has a success chance, which isinfluenced by the dragon’s Traits and personality.
Wild Dragons are much harder to bond with and tame than Owned Dragons.
Having some semblance of Dragonblood is also a must. This essentially means that the character must have at least one ancestor in the last three generations who was a Dragonrider. It also helps if the character and the dragon have similar personalities. Some ofCrusader Kings 3’sbest Personality Traitsalso provide a direct bonus, such as the Diligent Trait.
Attempting To Tame A Dragon
Once characters have bonded with a dragon, or they are otherwise feeling overconfident, they can attempt to tame a Wild or Owned dragon. To do so, once againright-click on the dragon’s character portrait, and select Tame Dragon.
Upon doing so, players willsee the odds of death, burning, wounding, and theirpotential success. They are also given a very understandableoption to back outwhen face to face with the dragon. If successful, the character will become a fully-fledged Dragonrider. If not, then perhaps their orphaned heir may fare better in the future.
