Game of Thrones: Dragonfire
Velar
Tactical support with late Recovery
Velar combines Tactical attacks with Advantage chances and support for a Tactical Vanguard. Slow and First-Strike arrive at six Stars, while the Recovery and cleansing branch does not become available until ten Stars.
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Velar skills
Command
Whirlwind
Whirlwind can grant Advantage to both other allies on selected even rounds and deals Tactical damage on rounds 3, 5, 7 and 9. At ten Stars, Breath of Renewal adds separate per-ally cleansing attempts and scheduled team Recovery.
Vanguard · Level 16+
Sentinel's Wit
From Dragon Level 16 in Vanguard, improves personal Tactical damage and gives Instinct and Initiative to the left-flank ally.
Habits
Each Habit unlocks at the Star Rank shown.
- 2★
Strategic Leader
Supports a Tactical ally, preferring Vanguard.
- 4★
Quick Reflexes
Raises personal Instinct and Initiative.
- 6★
Gales of Power
Separately attempts allied First-Strike and enemy Slow; neither is guaranteed.
- 8★
Fierce Unity
Raises allied Strength and Instinct.
- 10★
Breath of Renewal
Adds team Recovery and separate chances to cleanse Bleed, Panic or Burn.
Skill summaries are original explanations of reviewed community records. Vanguard means the centre slot; its skill requires Dragon Level 16. Basic Attacks are separate from the skill damage shown above.
General combat role
Biggest strengths
- Tactical support aimed at Vanguard
- Advantage for both other allies
- Whole-team Recovery at ten Stars
Limitations
- Recovery is a ten-Star benefit
- Positive affinity is limited to Shieldbearers
- Slow and First-Strike attempts are separate
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Sources and uncertainty
Skills, rarity, breed, affinities and Habit unlocks use Wyrmwise's reviewed catalogue records, including Dragonfire Lab 0.23.5. They are reviewed community mechanics, not publisher confirmation of every effect. Tactical roles, placement and partner guidance are Wyrmwise inferences from those mechanics.
- Official Dragonfire dragon guide: progression and affinity framework.
- Dragonfire Lab source repository: reviewed community skill and Habit evidence.
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Independent, unofficial Wyrmwise profile · Reviewed 18 September 2026