With the release of Crownfall Act 3, Dota 2 has introduced more mini-games. While the fighting game Sleet Fighter has gained popularity for its easy-to-understand gameplay and high-quality production, Dragon Chess has not been as well-received by many players.
In this article, we delve into the reasons behind the dislike for Dragon Chess and provide tips on how you can achieve a score of 40K and beyond.
Introducing Dragon Chess in Crownfall Act 3
Dragon Chess – Crownfall Act 3 (Image source: Dota 2)
Dragon Chess is a new mini-game featured in Crownfall Act 3, which is essentially a tile-matching game. The concept is simple – match sets of three to five tiles of the same color to deal damage to the enemy creeps that need to be defeated.
Your objective is to defeat the creeps by inflicting consecutive damage before your own health is depleted by their attacks. As you progress by defeating each creep, you will advance to higher levels.
Despite the straightforward gameplay, many Dota 2 players are struggling to surpass a score of 20K in this mini-game. Dragon Chess differs from typical tile-matching games like Candy Crush due to its unique feature where each color represents a hero ability, such as Vengeful Spirit, Lina, Crystal Maiden, and Broodmother. For example, Broodmother’s tiles provide healing through lifesteal, while Lina and Crystal Maiden tiles deal AoE damage. The special effects are triggered with 4 or 5 tile combos, not with 3.
Unlocking Dragon Chess in Dota 2
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To access Dragon Chess, you need to progress through the Crownfall Act 3 board until you reach the top left corner of the map. There, you will require a Chess Piece to proceed. In order to acquire the Chess Piece and advance, you must achieve a minimum score of 5,000 points in Dragon Chess, which is achievable. However, if you aim to unlock additional bonus tokens from higher scores, you may need some assistance.
Tips for Scoring 40K in Dragon Chess Dota 2
Dragon Chess Rules (Image source: Dota 2)
Here are some strategies to enhance your performance in Dragon Chess. Prioritize Vengeful Spirit’s ultimate ability and avoid matching only 3 or 4 VS gems. Aim to match different types of gems from bottom to top as this affects the tile arrangement and increases the chances of combos.
When breaking an ultimate gem, opt for matching 3 gems instead of 4 to maintain more gems on the board. Also, consider targeting the corners when breaking ultimate gems.
The key to success in Dragon Chess is accumulating as many combos as possible. Aim to break multiple Ultimate gems simultaneously for a powerful combo. Lastly, if you spot Broodmother’s lifesteal gem, prioritize breaking them before other ultimate gems to replenish your health.
Locating Matching Tiles in Dragon Chess
If you struggle with memorizing tile positions, here’s a useful trick to facilitate gameplay. Take a quick screenshot of the board as soon as it appears and pause the mini-game.
Open an external application like Paint or Microsoft PowerPoint to paste the screenshot. Take your time to identify the best matches, particularly 4-5 tile combos, before returning to the mini-game to execute them.
Alternatively, many players have found it easier to achieve high scores in Dragon Chess by enlisting the help of someone skilled in mobile tile-matching games. Individuals who enjoy games like Candy Crush or Bejeweled may excel at Dragon Chess due to their experience and expertise in such games.
Remember that success in tile-matching games also hinges on luck (RNG), so don’t be too discouraged if you don’t achieve the desired score immediately.
