Introduction
Dragonvale is played by millions of people from different cultures due to its awesome mix of breeding and dragon collection with park building. Every other game player’s favorite part of DragonVale is undoubtedly the ever new eggs each bringing into the game new and unique features such as different design and skills of the dragons and their availability as per their rarity. Among these, Crawler Dragon stands out as an interesting one as it has a backstory and helps in contributing to both the gameplay and the aesthetics of the game.
In this detailed review, we will analyze all possible aspects of Crawler Dragon in DragonVale including its looks and elements and how to breed it, its powers and what role does it play in the game overall. We will also review the Crawler Dragon against other types of dragons and whether you should go out of your way to collect this one. By the end of this guide, you will know the ins and outs of the Crawler Dragon, as well as how to use this creature efficiently in your park.
1. Overview of the Crawler Dragon
Crawler Dragon is a fairly recent addition in the DragonVale game thus every player who likes collecting dragons is looking for it. The word, Crawler brings the pictures of slow yet coaxing movement which perfectly fits the dragon in question both in outlook and in action within the game. This particular dragon signifies strength, perseverance combined with strategies and as such, there are both powerful and mysterious sections within the design.
a) Classification of the Dragon:
The Crawler Dragon is classified as Earth type with the latter two elements being Dark and Plant. The main strength of this dragon lies in its ability to inhabit many types of environments. Therefore, it is not only useful when rearing other dragons but also for environmental design and placement.
b) Appearance:
Aside from the Dragon type’s features, the Crawler Dragon’s image itself is very eye-catching and even suspenseful. It has a body encased in an archaic brownish green rubber that seems to be caked from the earth itself. True to its name, its movement is some sort of prehistoric transit that is slow and laborious. The Dragon’s claws are long, thin and fragile because they are meant for crawling rather than running. Its dark orbs shine with a hint of cleverness within them, revealing its wittiness.
It also reflects the best design practices from Dragon returning’s constraints. For example, the overall coloring of Crawler would suit earthy habitats, like those of Earth, Plant and Dark dragons. When placed in a park by a player, it makes a reasonable mystery, and many people try to collect it for the most part because of its uncommon appearance.
2. How to Breed the Crawler Dragon
Breeding system within DragonVale has its very important place as players can try various combinations of dragons and create hybrids resulting in different combinations of new dragons. Breeding the Crawler Dragon is fairly positioned, however it can be mastered like any other if approached with enough discipline and time.
a) Breeding Combination:
The Crawler Dragon is a secondary dragon that requires the Earth dragon, the Plant dragon, and the Dark dragon in order to breed. However, these combinations are not exhaustive, for there are particular pairings that are more effective in producing Crawler Dragon. Some of the recommended combinations includes:
Earth Dragon + Dark Dragon
Plant Dragon + Dark Dragon
Nightshade Dragon + Dark Dragon
The idea is to make sure that one of the breeding pair has the Earth and Dark elements respectively. The Plant element is optional but it does seem to aid in breeding the Crawler Dragon.
b) Breeding Time:
Base breeding time of Crawler Dragon is 18 hours which reduces to 14 hours and 24 minutes if either the Epic Breeding Island or the Breeding Sanctuary is used. This breeding time is moderate in comparison to other rare dragons, but still requires some patience and some tactical planning. Players have the ability to use gems to warp time, but it is wise to preserve gems for other more troublesome breeding projects lest you are in alacritous need of the Crawler Dragon.
c) Incubation Time:
After the egg has been bred, the subsequent incubating period also takes 18 hours. The egg design is composed of dark earth colors topped with a design of green tendrils to signify the dragon’s bond towards the elements of Earth and Plant. The egg is also a pretty good looking one, which makes it a perfect piece of ornament in a dragon nursery.
3. Abilities and Gameplay Role
As is the case for almost all the dragons in DragonVale, the Crawler Dragon has a dual purpose within the scope of Dragonvale gameplay – it is an exotic dragon which players add to their active collections and it also serves a park purpose where it helps in the generation of DragonCash as well as breeding.
a) DragonCash Production:
The main role of the Crawler Dragon in a Dragonvale park is to generate DragonCash whenever it is placed in the suitable habitats. Its base income production is moderate and it can also be placed in Earth, Plant, and Dark habitats, making it a quite flexible dragon regarding placement. Its income starts quite low at level one but scales up nicely as it levels up. At its maximum level (level 20), the Crawler Dragon does generate considerable amounts of DragonCash, although it is not the most prolific income generator of the rare dragons.
b) Fighting Skills:
In competitions such as the Colosseum and the Dragon Track, the endurance of the Crawler Dragon becomes a winning advantage as it participates in such events. Its Earth elemental nature gives a great favor in any defensive activity while the secondary Dark element comes in handy while launching an offensive attack especially on dragons with Light or Fire element. Owing to the different elements showcased by the Crawler Dragon, it can engage in any head on combat, but many competition events that require fast movements may not be as favorable of the dragon due to its speed and quickness.
c) Breeding Potential:
The Crawler Dragon is a synthetic dragon, and this offers a lot of breeding opportunities for players who want to breed more rare dragons in their park expansion. The implications of a hybrid dragon’s innate characteristics can bring about very rare hybrids, especially when mated with other hybrid dragons, as opposed to the usual ones. With regards to its Hybrid element, its Earth and Dark elements will help in game play especially for players who will want to build up the similar elemental dragons such as the Nightshade Dragon or the Obsidian Dragon.
4. Placement and Habitat Considerations
The elemental backgrounds Crawler Dragon possesses allows for varied placement options in different habitats in your park. Knowing how to place it to enhance synergy in performance is very important if one desires to make good use of the dragon.
a) Earth Habitat
Being an Earth-element dragon, the Crawler Dragon is best accommodated in the Earth habitats where it can earn DragonCash consistently. Since these habitats are usually unlocked earliest by the players in the course of the game, it becomes possible to insert the Crawler Dragon into the game at an early stage. On the other hand, if maximization of income production and breeding of the animal is intended, it is actually advisable to keep it in habitats that portray its secondary element rather than its primary one.
b) Dark Habitat:
In terms of the design elements, the Crawler Dragon derives strength and an added sense of drama in its Dark figure setting and allowing players access to the interesting adaptations associated with the creature. Dark habitats are mostly preferred for those dragons, which are primarily offensive or defensive in nature, and hence the Crawler Dragon suits well in such an environment. Besides, Dark habitats tend to have a higher income cap compared to Earth habitats, thus making them more useful in strategy aimed at increasing the DragonCash earnings.
c) Plant Habitat:
Although the Plant affiliation of the Crawler Dragon is non-primary, it can be accommodated in Plant habitats. This variant is especially beneficial to players who wish to build parks with nature or jungle themes. On the other hand, Plant habitats seem to have low income caps, for that reason, if the aim is focused on the income increase perhaps it’s advisable to choose an Earth or Dark habitat instead.
5. Rarity and Availability
The Crawler Dragon is rare when compared to other dragons in DragonVale which means that it can be obtained with some effort although not as much when compared to legendary or gemstone dragons. There are people who love to collect these types of dragons and the challenge of finding them makes their rarity all the more appealing. The Crawler Dragon was historically released in the framework of one such event which made it available only for a short period of time.
a) Participation in Events:
If in any case the Crawler Dragon is released during any event, then to get that dragon, players need to perform certain activities or earn event currency. Most of such events take place during Halloween or some special dark themed events that fit the Earth and Dark elements of the dragon. Players should take note of the event calendar in order not to miss the opportunity of breeding or getting the Crawler Dragon during the specified time frame of the events.
b) Market Availability
The Crawler Dragon is sometimes also available for purchase in the DragonVale modules however, this is very rare. Players can pay money or an event currency and buy it right away, however, this feature tend to be very pricy. For non-event based players, this is a practical, yet expensive option.
6. Collectors’ Value
The Crawler Dragon is one of the few dragons that every collector should have. The uncertain look, their design, their rarity and the fact that they belong to different elements makes this dragon hold an important place in all collections especially for players who love making parks of all rare or themed dragons. Their unusual looks characterized by earthy colors and details that look like creeping plants, creates a beautiful dragon which is highly liked by the collectors usually placing it to the most outstanding positions in their parks.
The fact that Crawler Dragon is also a hybrid attracts completionists because it consists of Earth, Plant and Dark types, and as such caters to a crucial aspect of a hybrid dragon collection. This dragon’s Crawler variant may not be as difficult to locate as a gemstone dragon, or holiday or themed event only dragons, but it still comprises a major target for completists of every dragon in the game.
7. Similar dragons in the game
In order to understand the Crawler Dragon even better, it makes sense to make comparisons with other dragons that have access to the same elemental powers or fulfill the same purpose in the game.
a) Nightshade Dragon
The Nightshade Dragon has the same two elements as the Crawler Dragon, Plant and Dark, which makes it one of the closest resemblance to elemental distribution to Crawler. Again, however, the design is more dark and sinister, with browner shades and more violent approach to the overall concept. In terms of the battlefield where they will shine, most dragons will do fine in the Dark or Plant habitats, but in this case, the Crawler Dragon attached to Earth attributes is better placed in Earth habitats or in a defensive showdown. The Nightshade Dragon, on the other hand, is often used in local warfare thanks to an overbearing focus on Plants and Darkness.
When it comes to where dragons can be invested in breeding, both of them have their peculiar possibilities, yet, in case with the Crawler Dragon, the earth element of the dragon opens much more possibilities for breeding. Those who wish to try the Earth-Dark remix of claimer might find the Crawler Dragon more useful and fitting, although the ones who want to delve into Dark-plant mixtures would be more into Nightshade Dragon instead.
b) Obsidian Dragon
The Obsidian Dragon is yet another hybrid Earth-Dark which has some elemental aspects in common with the Crawler Dragon. The main difference comes in the fact that the Obsidian Dragon tends to rely heavily on the volcano and fire theme in its design, making it a dragon best fit for offensive or high-strength tactics. The eye-catching appearance is quite different, with volcano-lava body and bright red color patterns as opposed to the Crawler Dragon’s organic and a bit vine-like appearance.
As far as in-game performance is concerned, the Obsidian Dragon usually fares best in Fire or Earth habitats and in situations requiring the infliction of a great deal of damage. Still, the Crawler Dragon is a much more practical option for players who like a balanced dragon due to its generating consistent income in DragonCash and well-distributed offensive and defensive gameplay. The Crawler Dragon can also comfortably adapt to Plant habitats, which gives it an edge in nature or forest-themed parks, whereas the Obsidian Dragon fits volcanic or fiery zones more.
c) Bristle Dragon
The Bristle Dragon has the same Earth and Plant qualities as the Crawler Dragon. Thus, players who want to build something containing earthy and natural elements can also consider this particular dragon. It, however, is more spiky and rough, as it has thorny extensions, which augments its menace. The Bristle Dragon is adept in Earth and Plant habitats, but it does not inherit the Dark aspect which makes the Crawler Dragon enigmatic and allows stealth.
When viewed through the breeding potential lens, the Crawler Dragon’s Dark trait enhances its potential for hybrids due to the presence of two contrasting elements whereas the Bristle Dragon is more directed towards Earth-Plant breeding. Both dragons will be deemed satisfactory to players who wish to possess a dragon with good defense mechanisms, but the fact that Crawler Dragon has more elements to play with gives it the upper hand in satisfying the players who want to try out more breeding results.
8. DragonVale Strategy: How to Make the Best Use of Crawler Dragon
The Crawler Dragon is undoubtedly not the most powerful or the rarest dragon in the game; however, it exhibits several unique features that can prove to be very useful for certain strategies in DragonVale. Here are some suggestions on how to improve the efficacy of the Crawler Dragon in your park.
a) DragonCash Production Optimization
As the Crawler Dragon has Earth, Plant, and Dark affinities, this means it can be built in different habitats but to focus on earning more DragonCash, it is often advisable to do so in a Dark habitat. This is because Dark habitats have a higher income limit than the rest and since the Crawler Dragon is capable of earning income over a period of time, it is an ideal Dragon for placing in the Dark sections of the park.
Upgrading the dragon to higher levels (especially up to level 20) comes in handy if the aim is to exploit the income capacity of the dragon to the fullest. In addition, there is high revenue expectable from the resourcing of the Crawler dragon into habitats that have other high earning dark dragons.
b) Breeding for Unique Combinations
Being hybrid Crawler Dragon is compatible to breed with any dragon comprising of a fragment of Earth, Plant or Dark elements. This is useful in obtaining unique hybrids which are quite hard to come by. For instance, some players have been able to attach Crawler Dragon to Nightshade or Obsidian dragons in order to produce Earth or Dark breed dragons with unique features.
Finally, remember to utilize the Epic Breeding Island or Breeding Sanctuary which allow a better chance of producing rare dragons by cutting the breeding time and increasing the chances of rare breeding.
c) Combat and Colosseum Performance
Although the Crawler Dragon may not be among the swiftest dragons, it remains one of the dragons that has the best advantage due to its element composition in the Colosseum as well as Dragon Track. It is able to make defensive events easier with the assistance of its Earth element, which adds extra toughness while the offensive rounds are contributed by the ability of the Dark element. Gamers who enjoy playing at a mostly slow pace and patiently waiting for an opportunity to strike will be pleased since the Crawler Dragon excels in such events in which timing and planning out one’s actions is much more important than fast-paced movement.
When engaging in Earth or Dark events, do not forget to add the Crawler Dragon into the team composition as it will be beneficial due to the elemental aspects of the dragon. Doing so alongside other Earth or Dark dragons will ensure that the team is able to handle both offensive and defensive aspects of the game.
9. Aesthetic Appeal and Park Design
One of the main features of DragonVale is to build an extravagant yet beautiful park, plus the Crawler Dragon’s design features would especially be an advantage for players who enjoy adding unique dragons to their collection and building it’s aesthetic appeal.
a) Design Themes
The earthy palette and the sound structure of the Crawler Dragon make it fit in well with the nature sections of their park. In addition, the dragon would complete the look and feel of the Plant habs and other nature shaped dragons section of thier park. Moreover, the Dark element is an interesting feature in this respect and allows players to put up areas that incorporate nature and its opposite perfectly which is darkness- a good design for players who want to create an aesthetically pleasing creepy or magical decor.
b) Displaying in Enclosures for Dragons
Several players prefer showcasing their rarest or prettiest dragons within certain sections of their amusement parks. The Crawler dragon is designed so well, with an inclusion of earth, plant and dark elements that blend together perfectly; it would make a perfect exhibit hawked. It would be best to consider its proximity to statues and other decorations or structures that are related to the particular dragon in order to enhance its beauty and feature.
10. CONCLUSION: WORTH THE TROUBLE; CRAWLER DRAGON
In DragonVale, the Crawler Dragon is a very dynamic dragon, fascinating in its design and has a tactical game element. It may be true that this is not the most impressive dragon in the game, but the fact that it is well rounded with earth, plant and dark elements makes it an essential and useful dragon in every park. Players joing event where Crawler Dragon will be valuable are the ones who love to collect limited edition hybrids, flytna the production of DragonCash to its fullest or build nice dedicate parks.
a) Advantages:
It is designed in a unique way and it is quite attractive
Offers wide range of elemental combinations (Earth, Plant, Dark)
Breeding is not that hard, breeding and incubation periods are also short
Can hold its own on the defensive side in combat
Can be placed in Earth, Plant or Dark habitats
Does good income production when fully leveled up
b) Disadvantages:
In game, it is not the highest DragonCash earner
Moderate breeding attaining the objectives may be disheartening for the starters
Has specific breeding combinations which might take some time to find out
To Conclude:
The Crawler Dragon is worth it for both collectors and players who strategize. The complex design that the dragon features and the elemental combinations it possesses are worth the dragon in any game irrespective of how powerful it awakens. The Crawler Dragon may not be the most powerful of dragons nor is it the rarest of dragons any player would want however the Crawler Dragon is all round and eclectic which makes it an essential purchase for players who seek to have hybrid dragons upgrading their collection. The Crawler Dragon is a good option especially if you want a dragon that can fill many habitats, help increase DragonCash generated in your park and still instill a sense of wonder and beauty.