“ | I've never seen a dragon like her before. She looked sort of like a Boneknapper, but she looked like she manipulated electric energies like a Skrill. She looked like she could be a hybrid of those two dragons... [src] | ” |
— Hiccup |
The Skrillknapper, also known as the Voltknapper, is a hybrid between a Skrill and a Boneknapper that first appeared in the game, School of Dragons. According to in-game data, the Skrillknapper is classified as a Strike Class dragon.
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Official Description[]
“ | This dragon is highly intelligent and possesses various powers, from high electric bolts to hot fiery bursts. They have a powerful body protected by bone armor, able to create electric charges, and has high amounts of strength; this dragon combines the most impressive traits of a Skrill and a Boneknapper. They love to take flight during dark and stormy nights and can keep soaring amongst the clouds with their high amount of stamina. They have certainly been an incredible discovery for all Dragon Trainers around! | ” |
— School of Dragons |
“ | Voltknappers inherit the scariest traits of Skills and Boneknappers. Territorial and aggressive, they swap between lightning attacks and fiery breath on the fly. Their endurance is bolstered by the grisly bone armour they craft. Trainers beware - taming a Voltknapper is not for the faint of heart! These elusive hybrids are a force to be reckoned with, able to wield the lightning of a Skrill and the fire breath of a Boneknapper. They are massively strong and clad in tough bone armour. |
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— Dragons: Rise of Berk |
Physical Appearance[]
Egg[]

In School of Dragons, a Skrillknapper's egg is oval, like most eggs in the game. It has a beige base on the top, with light blue glowing stripes. The bottom half is covered in purple crystal-shaped patterns and white spots resembling sparks.
Hatchling to Adult[]
The Skrillknapper's overall body shape resembles that of a Skrill. However, they have the bone armor of a Boneknapper covering their body, with added physical characteristics of the Boneknapper, most notably the horns, the long claws on its legs and the double wing claws. As a hybrid, this dragon's scales are a mix between its parental species.
Titan Wing[]
Titan Wing Skrillknappers are larger than their adult counterparts. They have bigger and sharper spikes on their heads and thicker bone armour. Their horns are much longer and thicker.
Abilities[]

Firepower[]
Skrillknappers breath white and orange flames covered in lightning bolts. The flames leave a trail of orange smoke as they travel through the air and explode upon impact.
Electrokinesis[]
Just like the Skrill parent, the Skrillknapper is able to absorb lightning from storm clouds and store it inside its body for later use. It can form a 'shield' of lightning around its body as a mean of protection.
Tail Whipping[]
The Skrillknapper can use its armoured tail to bludgeon its enemies.
Behavior and Personality[]
“ | Both of the parent species are known for their reclusive natures, but in joining the strange habits of the Boneknapper and the elemental power of the Skrill, we find an even more hermetic personality. | ” |
— Dragons: Titan Uprising |
The Skrillknapper appears to be feisty and stubborn, much like its Skrill parent. It is, however, more sociable with its parent species, rather than more solitary like the Skrill. A female Skrillknapper was observed attempting to befriend the male Skrill residing on Glacier Island, but her advances were rejected. At least some members of this hybrid are also sociable with humans, though it appears to be on their own terms. Knavish Voltknappers have been known to abduct humans - especially shepherds who are often out alone - to keep as companions. The relationship is somewhat reversed however, with the human appearing as a 'pet' for the dragon.
Training[]
Training a Skrillknapper is very difficult due to its refractory temperament. However, adult are open to interacting with well-meaning humans, and will allow touch. Dagur indicates Berserkers have a special 'way' with Skrills and therefore Skrillknappers, and he is able to get an adult female to follow his ship from one island to another.
Training and long-term, close exposure to a Skrillknapper is dangerous for humans, as their constant electrical charges on their bodies can cause disorientation and eventually signs of cognitive disfunction.
Appearances[]
Games[]
Dragons: Rise of Berk[]
The Skrillknapper was introduced in this game under the name of Voltknapper in September 2023.
School of Dragons[]
The Skrillknapper was first introduced in this game in the 2019 Dreadfall update, as well as being the very first hybrid released in this game.
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Dragons: Titan Uprising[]
The Skrillknapper was introduced in this game under the name of Voltknapper. The only way a player can obtain a Voltknapper is by breeding a Skrill and a Boneknapper in the Breedery.
Trivia[]
- The Skrillknapper's head is very similar to a Triceratops head.
References[]
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