Dragon

The Dragon is the 2nd Tier 3 troop in the game, unlocked at Barracks level 9. The Dragon flies over enemy villages, dealing devastating damage to buildings and Clan Castle troops. Dragons in groups will almost always completely demolish the enemy!

Stats
The Dragon can be upgraded to level 4, greatly increasing damage and health each time. View its amazing stats here!

General Stats

 * Preferred Target: Any
 * Attack Type: Ranged Splash, Ground & Air
 * Housing Space: 20
 * Training Time: 30m
 * Movement Speed: 16
 * Attack Speed: 1.5s

Level 1

 * Damage per Second: 140
 * Damage per Attack: 210
 * Hit Points: 1,900
 * Training Cost: 25,000 Elixir

Level 2

 * Damage per Second: 160
 * Damage per Attack: 240
 * Hit Points: 2,100
 * Training Cost: 30,000 Elixir
 * Research Cost: 2,000,000 Elixir
 * Research Time: 7d

Level 3

 * Damage per Second: 180
 * Damage per Attack: 270
 * Hit Points: 2,300
 * Training Cost: 36,000 Elixir
 * Research Cost: 3,000,000 Elixir
 * Research Time: 10d

Level 4

 * Damage per Second: 200
 * Damage per Attack 300
 * Hit Points: 2,500
 * Training Cost: 42,000 Elixir
 * Research Cost: 8,000,000 Elixir
 * Research Time: 14d

Strategy
The Dragon can be used in many different ways. Here we will discuss just a few of the ways you can incorporate the Dragon into your gameplay.

All Dragon Raids
These raids are devastating to enemy bases, but they also cost an unbelievable amount of Elixir to make. This army is what it sounds like, all Dragons. Usually used with Rage Spells, this method almost guarantees a win, but is not recommended due to its extremely high cost.

Use in Clan Castle
A Dragon in your Clan Castle or War Clan Castle is extremely useful. Not only can you use the Dragon in your raids, but it will also defend your village until it dies or until you use it. Just one Dragon can easily turn the tide of a battle.

Use with Minions
A Dragon/Minion combo is a great army composition. Though unknown to the vast majority of clashers, the Dragon/Minion strategy can usually get you a win. Dragons are deployed first. They take most of the damage, while your Minions completely demolish the enemy behind the Dragons' cover.

Do you use the Dragon in a unique way? Tell us all how you use the Dragon by commenting below!