Dragonslayer

Serpent-beast killer title

A dragonslayer is one who kills dragons—heroes of myth and legend who defeat the great serpents threatening kingdoms and hoards.

The term extends to anyone who conquers seemingly insurmountable challenges: She's the dragonslayer who finally fixed our billing system.

In fantasy games, dragonslayer often names weapons or character classes specialized for the task.

fantasy

Siegfried

Germanic epic hero

roleplay · campaign · dungeon · loot · XP · level up · enchanted weapon · party · adventure · Skyrim

mythological

hero

One admired for courage

  • knightHonored mounted soldier
  • warriorOne skilled in combat
  • questSeeking journey for something

sword · lance · maiden · treasure · lair · legend · slain · beast · scales · fire

film

1981

A calendar year

  • GalenClassical Roman-era physician
  • UlrichGermanic name meaning prosperity
  • sorcererWielder of arcane power

apprentice · virgin sacrifice · spear · medieval · kingdom · special effects · cult classic · Paramount · Disney · practical effects

archetype

underdog

Presumed loser beforehand

liberator · protector · reluctant hero · destined · trials · transformation · sacrifice · glory · renown · legend

Categories
Opposites
role in dragon conflict

Dragonslayerdragon

Legendary fire-breathing reptile

monster · beast · Smaug · wyrm · serpent

relationship to dragons

Dragonslayerdragon rider

One who mounts dragons

dragonlord · Daenerys Targaryen

Family

dragon, slayer, dragons, dragonlike, slay, slays, slaying, slayers

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG