Which attacks from Harold, The Dragon break player block?

There are 3 unblockable attacks with x1000 block multipliers. Use timed parries (0.066s - 0.15s) or dodge rolls.

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Act 3 Campaign Climax BossBurning / Dragonstone / Crusader

Harold, The Dragon

General of the English Army & Ancient Dragon

Health

15,000 HP

Attacks

16 Moves

Brk Block

3 Moves

Vulnerable

3.0s

"Supreme commander of the invasion. Infused with raw energy harvested from the deep Mother Stone, Harold combines master-class medieval swordsmanship with colossal draconic flame breath and cataclysmic meteor bombardment."

Harold commands 16 distinct combat actions. When you are over 25 units away, he automatically enters a 6-attack ranged sequence or closes in with Run Stab. When he inhales for Fire Breath (Range 15), dodge into his belly or flanks. In Phase 2 (50% HP), sequence delays drop from 0.6–0.9s to 0.5–0.75s.

Stagger & Poise Mechanics Engine

Stagger Mechanism & Capacity

GAUGE

2.75 Stagger Gauge (9,167 damage threshold)

Vulnerable Window Duration

3.0s

Boss defense is reduced and cannot retaliate. Unleash full combos and Commander Specials.

📊 Stagger Formula & Mechanics Breakdown:

Each point of damage adds 0.0003 gauge. Drains at 0.25/s after 5s idle. Triggers 3.0s vulnerable window.

Full Moveset, Block Multipliers & Counters

3 / 16 Attacks Break Held Block

Move / Code	Dmg	Range	Block Mult	Breaks Guard?	Defense Type	Counterplay & Parry Strategy
Jump Slam JumpSlam	30 HP	—	×1000	BREAKS BLOCK	Unblockable	Unblockable aerial dive. Roll away from the impact crater.
Meteor Shower Projectile MeteorShower_Projectile	25 HP	—	×1000	BREAKS BLOCK	Unblockable	Unblockable meteors. Keep running and weaving across the arena.
Spread Projectiles SpreadProjectiles	25 HP	—	×1000	BREAKS BLOCK	Unblockable	Fan-shaped spread. Roll through the gap between projectiles.
Fire Breath FireBreath	25 HP	15.0	×2	BLOCKABLE	Block Damage ×2	Consumes 2x Block Stamina. Run directly into his front flanks/belly to punish him freely.
Laser Swipe LaserSwipe	25 HP	—	×1	BLOCKABLE	Blockable	Horizontal laser beam. Safe to block or hop over.
Run Stab RunStab	25 HP	10.0	×1	BLOCKABLE	Blockable	Rapid forward thrust to close distance. Parry to interrupt.
Three Slash Flurry ThreeSlash	25 HP	7.0	×1	BLOCKABLE	Blockable	7-range sword combo. Block the first 2 hits, parry the 3rd.
Horizontal Slash HorizontalSlash	25 HP	2.5	×1	BLOCKABLE	Blockable	Standard melee slash.
Slash Slash	25 HP	6.0	×1	BLOCKABLE	Blockable	Mid-range diagonal cleave.
Vertical Slash VerticalSlash	25 HP	2.5	×1	BLOCKABLE	Blockable	Overhead downward cut.
Stepback Slash StepbackSlash	25 HP	2.5	×1	BLOCKABLE	Blockable	Step-back horizontal evasion slash.
Midrange Swing MidrangeSwing	25 HP	4.0	×1	BLOCKABLE	Blockable	4-range sweeping rotation.
Spin Slash SpinSlash	20 HP	2.5	×1	BLOCKABLE	Blockable	Surrounding 360-degree clear.
Aimed Projectiles AimedProjectiles	20 HP	—	×1	BLOCKABLE	Blockable	Aimed ranged shot.
Wall Projectiles WallProjectiles	20 HP	—	×1	BLOCKABLE	Blockable	Moving wall of projectiles.
Hazard Motherstone Attack Hazard_MotherstoneAttack	20 HP	—	×2	BLOCKABLE	Threat 5 Hazard	Active only at Threat Level 5. Emits devastating energy beams.

Phase Moveset & Strategy Breakdown

Phase 1: General's Dual Mastery

100% – 50% HP (First 7500 HP)0.6 – 0.9s Combo Gap

⚔️ Fire Breath (15 Range)⚔️ Three Slash Flurry⚔️ Run Stab (10 Range)⚔️ Laser Swipe

Stay within 10–15 units to prevent his 6-attack ranged bombardment. When he begins his Fire Breath windup, immediately sprint/roll into his belly or hind legs to deal massive unobstructed damage.

Phase 2: Enraged Cataclysmic Climax

50% – 0% HP (Final 7500 HP)0.5 – 0.75s Combo Gap (Enraged)

⚔️ Jump Slam (30 Dmg)⚔️ Meteor Shower Projectile⚔️ Spread Projectiles⚔️ Spin Slash

At 50% HP, Harold enters Phase 2. Sequence intervals drop to 0.5–0.75s. He frequently takes flight to drop Jump Slams and Meteor Showers. Command allied ballistas to hit his chest to fill his stagger gauge.

Hazard Rules (Threat 1-5)

Threat 1

Health Increase

The Dragon has slightly more health (17250 HP).

⚡ +15% Max HP (17250 HP)

Threat 2

Resilience Increase

The Dragon is significantly harder to stagger and stun.

⚡ -20% Stagger generation / 2.4s vulnerable window

Threat 3

Damage Increase

All dragon moves deal 25% more damage.

⚡ All attack damage ×1.25

Threat 4

Falling Dragonstone

Dense meteorites fall from the sky throughout the arena.

⚡ Persistent meteor waves every 10s

Threat 5

Unstable Mother Stone

The Mother Stone blasts deadly energy rays across the battlefield.

⚡ 3 meteors / 13s delay / ×1.3 hazard multiplier

Reinforcement Minions System

Spawn Interval: Every 10 seconds

Dagger Troops60 Troops

Sword and Shield Troops30 Troops

Key Combat Timings & Thresholds

Close to Melee Distance25 yds

Longest Ranged Sequence6 Moves

Shortest Melee Sequence5 Moves

Longest Melee Sequence8 Moves

Recommended Meta Build

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Commander

Ruadh Stonecrusher

Weapon

Wallace's Great Claymore / Heavy Warhammer

Clan Affiliation

MacGregor Clan (with Hogg Holy Smite)

Core Dragon Tear Emblems:

💎 Siege Crusher III💎 Smite Vortex II💎 Demolition Quake💎 Unyielding Poise

Build Strategy: Use Ruadh's massive poise and Hogg Vortex to vacuum the 90 reinforcement troops onto Harold's tail, generating infinite Special meter to spam devastating demolition smashes on his head.

Highland Army Squad Tactics

Command 30 Scottish Heavy Shield Infantry to hold the central line against English sword troops, while assigning 2 companion heroes to man the fortress Ballistas to break Harold's chest armor.

4-Player Co-op Coordination

In 4-player co-op, 2 players stay at flanks to bait Fire Breath while 1 player operates the siege engine and 1 support player uses Hogg Vortex to clean minions. During the 3s stun, all 4 unleash ultimate abilities simultaneously.

Boss Tactical Weaknesses

Huge blind spot under belly and flanks during 15-range Fire Breath

Allied Ballista harpoons deal massive poise damage to dragon scale plates

High vulnerability to Hogg Clan Holy Smite Vortex pulling in the 90 add troops