Archydra

Archydra is an Enemy in Dragon's Dogma.

Overview

The Archydra is a stronger version of the Hydra, with higher attack strength and defenses. Its scales are white rather than black.

It can be encountered in the Chamber of Hesitation in Post-Dragon Everfall, as well as randomly in the Post-Daimon Rotunda of Dread.

The Archydra's behavior, skills and abilities mirror the Hydra: it can regenerate heads, is vulnerable to fire, and can swallow opponents. The Pawn's Bestiary knowledge for both sub-species is shared.

Type	Hydra
Experience gained	Base Experience of 30,000 Can be more or less depending on a few factors such as: Having fewer pawns Being under the effect of Weal Use of the Bezel Crown bow Being in Hard Mode Having higher or lower level pawns
Location	The Everfall (Post-Dragon) Chamber of Hesitation Bitterblack Isle (Post-Daimon) Rotunda of Dread
Items	On severing a head Hydra's Lifeblood (50%) Poison Hydra Fang (25%) White Hydra Scale (7%) Hydra Gallstone (3%) Each of the four heads yields a single item, but there are no rewards on severing the head a second time On death, several randomly from White Hydra Scale (49%) Poison Hydra Fang (25%) Hydra Gallstone (10%) Rift Cluster (5%) Plus additional Wakestone in the Everfall Master Thief is no use against it.
Quests	Destruction (slay the Archydra in the Chamber of Hesitation within the Everfall)

Stats

Stats Health Attack Defense Magick Attack Magick Defense Weight 100,000 3,200 300 1,500 300 50,000kg

Relative Damage Taken Slash Bash Fire Ice Thunder Holy Dark 110% 50% 60% 30% 30% 10% 60%

Debilitation Resistance

Sources: Dragon's Dogma - ドラゴンズドグマ ＆ Dark Arisen (www10.atwiki.jp), the Dragon's Dogma Signature Series Guide, List of Creature Debilitation Resistances, and in-game testing.

Attacks

Attack	Type	Description
Charge	Phys	A powerful charge that knocks its targets over.
Neck Smash	Phys	If a neck is being climbed, that head will smash itself to the ground.
Head Strike	Phys	A head smash that stabs the ground.
Miasma Spit	Mag/Status	Sprays up to four long range jets of deadly poison, which will linger on the ground for a time. The jets may knock down its targets if they're getting hit. May cause Poison and Blindness.
Tail Whip	Phys	Spins around and whips its enemies with its tail. Has long range.
Devour	Spec	Attempts to swallow a target. If the Arisen fails to free themself and is swallowed, they will die if they aren't freed before reaching the Archydra's main body. Pawns swallowed and not freed cannot be revived and will need to be re-hired. If the Arisen doesn't have Pawns with them and fail to free themself, they will die instantly without sliding down its throat first. If poisoned or blinded by its spit and attacked with the "Devour" move afterwards, the Arisen will not be able to struggle to free themself and will be instantly killed by being swallowed, if no Pawns are around to help them.

Tactics

Main article: Hydra.

Tactics against the Archydra are the same as against the common Hydra - the main difference being that the Archydra is nearly impervious to Holy magick, but can be damaged by Dark based spells like Maelstrom.

The Archydra should also have its wounds set on fire which delays head regeneration. It is resistant to all elements, but Dark and Fire less so. Its only real weakness is to slashing weapons. Each 'snake' should be struck as near as possible to the head or neck, where their resistance is weakest. The unique Hydra Husk longbow is as effective here as it is against a common Hydra.

Additionally, a fully decapitated Archydra will regenerate two full health bars whilst the heads grow back, double that of the Hydra.

Chamber of Hesitation Archydra, 3 Masterful Kill counters. Arisen undamaged, no buffs or curatives. Hard mode.-0

An Assassin demonstrating Masterful Kill effectiveness against an Archydra.

Strider vs Archydra in the Chamber of Hesitation-0

A Strider demonstrating Downpour Volley's effectiveness against Archydras with a Dragon's Ire bow. Hard mode demonstration with no armor, buffs, curatives or Wakestones used.

Pawn Bestiary Knowledge

For the foe knowledge flags for Archydra see the giant creature section in the Bestiary.

Pawn Chatter

"This feeling... An archydra, Master. 'Tis near."

"An archydra lurks beyond... Be watchful."

"Hydras... why did it have to be hydras?

"Rush in and grab hold of its neck -- it's risky but might work!"

"An archydra! 'Tis a deadly foe!"

"I'll strike at its neck from here!"

"Its heads work in unison!"

"Its tail is a mighty whip! Beware!"

"Now to climb its neck and strike!"

"If we can but cleave off all its heads..."

"I'll cleave its head free!"

"It lies still!" (if all heads are cut off)

"Roast its wounds to slow its healing."

"You'll not take me!"

"Focus on the wounded head! Cleave it free!"

"It cannot heal a wound burnt closed!"

"Waugh! It's grown another!"

"No... The head's regrown!?"

"The head's grown back!"

"I'm no beast's meal...!"

"Now - sever its head!"

"I'll train my blade on its neck!"

Trophies/Achievements

• The Headshunter trophy or achievement can be obtained by defeating a Hydra or Archydra.

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