Best game to hunt dragons

Few game moments can compare to the pure epicness of facing mighty dragons head-on. Colossal, majestic, winged creatures can be of various sizes, shapes and forms, from fire-breathing to far more exotic species, which usually serve as the inevitable highlight of the fantasy genre. However, despite their popularity, dragons are not as common opponents in games as one might expect, and games where players can hunt them and fight them repeatedly, outside of a single epic dragon battle at the end, are even rarer.

Still some good games let players become true dragon hunterstrack down dragons, prepare for a fight, and then race against the odds. These encounters are always as epic and unforgettable as they are tough and demanding, requiring high-level characters and some of the best gear in the game to succeed. Still, even when such fights are optional, they're usually totally worth it, rewarding players with precious treasure and loot. Let's take a look at some of the best modern games where players fight different dragons repeatedly, and would hardly forget the blood rush while doing so.

The games below are sorted only by release date.

“But there is one they fear. In their tongue he is Dovahkiin”

Skyrim is unsurprisingly among the most well-known games primarily associated with dragons. After all, players take on the role of the chosen one, the Dragonborn (Dovahkiin), a unique individual with the blood and soul of a dragon, as a result of which can absorb the power of their slain relatives. During the game, Skyrim players will encounter over a dozen uniquely named dragons and can hunt and defeat countless more, as dragons in the game can respawn. Unlike many other titles, where dragons are usually end-game enemies, the very first fight against the dragon in Skyrim happening during game hours, delivering the epic scoop right out of the gate.

Despite the huge number of unique and common dragons there are to hunt Skyrimplayers only need to kill three to four of them to finish the game: Mirmulnir, Sahloknir, an unnamed Karthspire dragon, and, of course, the final boss Alduin. The epicness of the fights can also vary quite noticeably in Skyrimand considering that the original game released nearly 15 years ago, some modern players will hardly be blown away by the game's combat, but for countless fans, Skyrim will forever be special and synonymous with dragons in gaming.

Dragon Age: Inquisition

“Dragons are the embodiment of raw power. But everything is uncontrolled, wild… so they must be destroyed”

As the series name suggests, each Dragon Age the game offers dragons to fight, but Dragon Age: Inquisition is still the top of the range in this regard, surpassing even The craftsman. While the latest entry has delivered some truly outstanding dragon boss battles, there are too few of them, and they are mostly concentrated later in the game. Inquisitionon the other hand, delivers spectacular dragon battles throughout the game's duration, as there are over a dozen dragon encounters, with some so epic and memorable that they can easily be considered one of the medium's best.

Each high dragon in Inquisition is a unique, formidable, named enemy, with its own size, age and abilities. One of the best features of the game is that the dragons feel reactive and alive, changing their position throughout the fight, summoning minions and even having several distinct battle phases. There is also admirable variety, as players will encounter fire, frost, thunder-breathing dragons, as well as unique corrupt dragons such as the Red Lyrium dragon, which is even mistaken by many for yet another awakened archdemon. The majority of Dragon Age: Inquisition's dragon hunting is optional, but most players won't want to miss any of them, as they are distinctive, spectacular and rewarding, with some of the most powerful items looted from fallen dragons.

Monster Hunter: World

“So we have elder dragons eating other elder dragons. Wonderful”

Whole Monster Hunter series is definitely among the most suitable for any fantasy fan looking for a sprawling drag-like hunting aspect. Each game's creature list contains a variety of winged lizards of various classes, be it dragons, wyverns, snakes, wyrms, and every other scaly beast imaginable. When looking to take on dragons in all their glory, players can't go wrong Monster Hunter: World. In addition to all the varieties listed, there are also the most powerful and ancient monsters called Elder Dragons, which provide some of the most exciting encounters in the game.

Battle Elder Dragons Monster Hunter: World is like meeting a god. From Safi'jiiva or Zorah Magdaros, to Shara Ishvalda, Nergigante or Velkhana (provided players get The ice bearer expansion that expands the list of Elder Dragons to over 15), Monster Hunter: World is a veritable paradise for dragon seekers, embracing the whole “hunting” aspect more deeply than any other title here. Of course, even outside of Elder Dragon meetings, Monster Hunter: World players will have tons of fun hunting and fighting other creatures, be it dragon-like wyverns and wyrms or some other fantastic exotic creature like the Leviathans of the sea that won't go down without a fight.

Fire Ring

“Mighty dragon, you are not a trueborn heir. Lend me your strength, O kindred”

Ever since the original Demon's SoulsFromSoftware's Soulsborne games have featured exciting dragon bosses, easily some of the most challenging and memorable in the entire action RPG genre. Dragon bosses from Dark souls series, such as Seath the Scaleless, Black Dragon Kalameet, Sinh, the Slumbering Dragon and Darkeater Midir, are already well-known and iconic, but Fire Ring easily outshines anything that came before. Not only does the game have the largest number of dragons in the studio's history, but several dragon encounters so epic that few other games can even hope to come close.

Three dragon boss fights stand out in particular, and those are Lichdragon Fortissax, Dragonlord Placidusax, and the real threat of Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, Bayle the Dread. All fights are as majestic and epic as representing the ultimate challenge to the players' skills. Boasting unique attacks and abilities, these dragons attack relentlessly and fly across the battlefield, delivering a spectacle worthy of the best big-budget fantasy blockbusters. Outside of legendary dragon bosses, there are also over a dozen more that Fire Ring has to offer: from sudden dragons that come out of the sky when players least expect them, to huge maelstroms of magma, and even the colossal, barely moving Elder Dragon Greyoll. Fire Ring is easily up there with the best dragon hunting games ever made.

God of War Ragnarök

“As we approach the dragon we will kill or be killed”

Dragon enemies and bosses are still relatively rare too God of war series, given its ties to Greek mythology, where no less menacing creatures abound. After the series' soft reboot with the 2018 game, however, God of war embraced dragons more thoroughly, with a spectacular boss fight against Hræzlyr, an ancient dragon who lives on the highest peak in Midgard, as well as several optional dragon encounters, where players mostly have to free dragons instead of fighting them. IN God of War Ragnarökthings are a bit more elegant, but hardly any fan would mind hunting and searching for optional dragon bosses to claim legendary loot after defeating them.

God of War Ragnarök has five uniquely named, optional winged dragons to face, such as Crimson Dread and Ash Tyrant, usually available later in the game. There are also plenty of menacing smaller drakes and crocodile-like drekis. The dragons in the game are scattered across different worlds, so players have to put a lot of effort into finding and defeating them. Fortunately, God of War Ragnarök's combat is a blast, so each optional boss is just another chance to stretch Kratos' muscles. Not to mention defeating each dragon allows players to obtain and fully upgrade the powerful Dragon Scaled armor set – the perfect trophy for a multi-realm dragon hunter.

Dragon's Dogma 2

“From now on you are resurrected, charging and all”

As Dragon Age series, Dragon's Dogma 2 establishes itself as a perfectly suitable game for dragon fighting lovers right from the naming and beginning of the story. Just like in the original, the game begins with players encountering a powerful, fierce Great Dragon, who defeats them and steals their hearts. Now, on a quest to return it, the Arisen must face relentless odds and conquer the wilderness, face mythical creatures of all kinds, including the final boss for an ultimate endgame challenge. Aside from the large dragon, there are plenty of field bosses like fire-breathing dragons and smaller dragons to hunt down and kill for valuable loot like Wyrmslife Crystals or Dragon Scales.

The series has long made a name for its spectacular, exciting boss battles, where players face really massive creatures and can climb them to reach weak points and deal massive damage. In this regard Dragon's Dogma 2 will not disappoint you. All dragon-like creatures in the game are very dynamic and aggressive, with special attacks such as devastating fire breathing, grappling attacks, and they can instantly levitate in the air during combat. Players can clip their wings or hit other weak points for cinematic, reactive battles, where peasant companions only add to the chaotic, memorable nature of each boss encounter.