| “ | Now with your champion dragon, the fights are over before they start. [src] | ” |
| — The arena host talking to Ryker Grimborn about the Triple Stryke |
The Triple Stryke is a medium-sized Strike Class dragon that first appeared in Dragons: Race to the Edge.
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Official Description[]
| “ | Vicious. Aggressive. Belligerent. These are only three of the words that describe the Triple Stryke in battle and the incredible fury it unleashes with its trio of braided tails. Displaying an ornery disposition from the beginning of their lives, Triple Strykes make the ideal champions in underground combat arenas. With their barbed hides that deflect attacks, their intense fire blasts that blind opponents, and their tail triad that braids into a single powerful weapon, a Triple Stryke wins most bouts on intimidation alone. But victory sometimes breeds vanity and exploiting this overconfidence is often the only way to defeat a Triple Stryke in battle. A Triple Stryke's braided tail is a force to be reckoned with, but each tail produces a unique venom: A sting from the first tail numbs combatants, the second disorients them with mild hallucinogens, and the third creates an agonizing of burning in your very blood. | ” |
| — Dragonpedia |
| “ | This giant Strike Class Dragon's three tails can slash through its enemies or snake around its prey. When confronted by one, the best thing to do is turn tail and run! Beware of this Dragon, Vikings! Once it has you in its sights, it's nearly impossible to it shake off your tail. |
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| — Dragons: Rise of Berk |
Development[]
The Triple Stryke was mainly based on scorpions in terms of appearance. A piece of concept art depicts the Triple Stryke with an underbite, a characteristic which was later dropped. The ear-like appendages were intended to be much larger, and the dragon had much more spikes on its head.
Physical Appearance[]
Egg[]
In Rise of Berk, Triple Stryke eggs are a dark red color, with almost black sections in the middle. They are smooth, shiny, and oblong-shaped with some small nubs on them.
In School of Dragons, the eggs have the same appearance and color, but they're more round, like most eggs in this game.
Hatchling to Adult[]
The Triple Stryke is a stockily built, arachnid-like, bipedal and seemingly digitigrade dragon with armored plates on its back that resembles an armadillo's and two legs. It has two large ear-like appendages on its head and a pointed nose. The most notable feature is its thick, braided tail that can unwind and split into three thinner ones. Each tail is made up of many round segments and is equipped with a scorpion-like stinger, though some individuals, such as Syringaca, have egg-shaped structures on their tail tips instead. Their forelimbs act as pincers, which also resemble those of a scorpion.
Titan Wing[]
Titan Wing Triple Strykes have two pairs of horns on their heads, as well as larger and sharper dorsal spines. Their tails have silver, gold and bronze tones, with orange details on their wings and different designs on their body.
Abilities[]
Triple Tails[]
The Triple Stryke is a unique creature with a distinctive feature: it possesses three tails, each of which is equipped with a stinger at the end. These tails have the remarkable ability to intertwine and weave together, forming a single formidable tail. As seen in "Blindsided", the Triple Stryke's tail makes a clicking sound right before it attacks. Those who can hear the sound can anticipate the Triple Stryke's next move, although it takes keen hearing.
Venomous Stingers[]
The Triple Stryke, a creature known for its three tails, possesses a stinger at the tip of each tail, with each stinger producing a distinct venom. The first venom induces numbness in its opponents; the second causes mild hallucinogenic effects; while the third creates a sensation akin to burning blood. These venomous tails serve as the Triple Stryke's primary method of both offense and defense, as they rely less on their fire abilities due to the high energy expenditure involved.
Some Triple Stryke individuals, such as Thorntail, possess unique toxins in their stingers that overwhelm their victims with the scent of flowers.
Tail Whipping[]
The Triple Stryke's tails can also be used as a whip if they are not in a position for stinging. When the tails are combined, they can effectively whip or smack opponents. The Triple Stryke can whip three Vikings simultaneously with its tails. Unlike stinging, which is mainly used for attacks, tail-whipping is mainly used for defense, as seen when Sleuther was defending Dagur and Shattermaster from the Dragon Hunters in "Shell Shocked, Part 2". However, they can also be used for offense, as when Sleuther smacked Stormfly in the face.
Tail Rattle[]
Triple Strykes have been shown to be able to make a rattling sound with their tails, similar to that of a rattlesnake. This sound was first only thought to be able to be done by Syringaca. In Rise of Berk, however, it was confirmed to be a natural ability, as shown by Sleuther in "Something Rotten on Berserker Island", where after Snotlout teased Dagur about his name, Sleuther frightened him off by rattling.
Prehensile Tail[]
The Triple Stryke possesses a prehensile tail, enabling it to grasp and hold onto objects, including dragons, Vikings, or other items. It has the capability to use one tail to secure an enemy dragon carry significant weight, such as a nearly fully-grown Toothless, a human, or its prey. Subsequently, it can choose to consume them or utilize its remaining two tails to deliver stinging attacks.
Front Limbs[]
The Triple Stryke possesses forelimbs that resemble scorpion pincers. These front limbs can help the dragon to get up quickly, grab things in a similar manner to scorpions, and cut through different materials, as shown by Sleuther when he easily cut a rope chained to a Scauldron.
Firepower[]
Triple Strykes shoot intense, continuous streams of bright orange flames. They can release large jets of fire because of their wide jaws. They also appear to be highly concentrated in fuel, as the flame gives off a bright color. These flames can also be shot as short fire blasts that are more fit for destroying objects, as they have been seen to easily and quickly explode wooden shields. It is also said that the Triple Stryke's fire is able to blind its opponents. As shown in "In Plain Sight", Triple Strykes' firepower is able to survive underwater and even cut the ropes of a pulling ship.
Strength and Combat[]
The Triple Stryke has shown a lot of strength, especially in its tail. The lifting power of these dragons is strong enough to handle the weight of Toothless, using only one tail without any struggle while grabbing him in the air. The Triple Stryke has also demonstrated this lifting power by using the combined strength of all its tails, which acted like a hook to pull out a metal cage with a Razorwhip in it and Heather from the water and lift them out into the air during the events of "Sins of the Past".
The Triple Stryke is one of the few dragons shown to be able to take on a Night Fury, a dragon with a similar power level, even in a ring as small as the old dragon arena on Berk. However, in this case, Toothless was holding back, but he eventually stopped doing so to easily take Sleuther down. According to the ringleader from the Dragon Fighting Arena, the Triple Stryke is able to defeat dragons in under five minutes. It was shown to have even beaten smaller dragons, like a Speed Stinger and several Grim Gnashers.
Speed and Agility[]
As a Strike Class Dragon, the Triple Stryke is an incredibly fast dragon. It shows great aerodynamics and agility during flight, being able to fly upside down and do flips.
Thanks to their agility, the Triple Stryke has been seen to often perform a fast-spinning defensive roll as it comes into battle, similar to a Hideous Zippleback flaming wheel. The roll can be used for defense, as it has a thick hide, and its underbelly won't be exposed. The Triple Stryke can also use this for an ambush attack, as it spins really fast before landing and striking its opponents with its tails, without being noticed or harmed. It can also be used if the Triple Stryke needs to get near its opponents without getting injured.
Endurance and Stamina[]
The Triple Stryke has a barbed hide, which protects it from attacks. Sleuther was able to take the average powered plasma blasts from Toothless, fight him for a long period of time, and fly a long distance with him. Sleuther took direct shots from a Titan Wing Singetail and was still able to fly at the same speed while also carrying Dagur. In addition, layered on top of its scales, the Triple Stryke is armored with defensive barbed plates from its tail to its head (other than its belly), which deflect ranged attacks, such as spines and arrows. These plates also increase its endurance in attacks, such as slashes or fire blasts.
Senses[]
Triple Strykes have an incredibly acute sense of hearing, as Sleuther was able to detect objects making clicking and clacking noises, which sound similar to the clicks that the dragon itself makes before attacking. The reason why the Triple Stryke reacts to such clicking sounds is that it may possibly sense another Triple Stryke to be nearby.
Intelligence[]
Being in the Strike Class, Triple Strykes are highly intelligent, as shown when Sleuther followed the hand commands of Dagur. He was also able to understand Dagur's whistling command. He even went to his rider's side when Snotlout mocked Dagur's name, rattling his tail to tell Snotlout to back off.
Acid[]
The Titan Wing Champion Triple Stryke seems to be able to both breathe acid mist and shoot the same mist from its tails. It is unknown if other Triple Strykes can do this. It's possible that the mist from their tails contains the typical venom in the stingers of other Triple Strykes.
Stealth[]
Some Triple Stryke individuals, such as Thorntail, have specific coloration on their body that enables them to blend in with the spring flowers around them, enabling them to bide their time while waiting for their prey. Sleuther was able to sneak up on Toothless, Hiccup, Astrid, and Stormfly, with only Astrid and Stormfly hearing him because of the clicking sounds he made.
Swimming[]
Triple Strykes are shown to be good swimmers, as demonstrated by Sleuther when he and Dagur saved Heather and a caged Windshear. He can swim at high speed and hold his breath for quite a while.
Weaknesses[]
Toxic Substances[]
As shown by Nikora's Triple Stryke, these dragons are vulnerable to toxins, such as Grimora venom, which sent Nikora's Triple Stryke on a rampage through Dragon's Edge.
Vainness[]
Triple Strykes, similar to other Sharp Class dragons, are prone to be overconfident and vain, traits which might result in their own downfall during combat.
Soft Abdominal Scales[]
Similar to many other dragons, the Triple Stryke's underbelly is weaker than the rest of its body, meaning that an attack on this part could result in serious injury. This was shown in the Dragon Fighting Arena when Toothless shot a plasma blast at Sleuther's underbelly, incapacitating him for a few moments.
Behavior and Personality[]
Triple Strykes are merciless and formidable, stopping at no cost to destroy their opponents. Their sheer confidence and intimidating stature are enough to scare other dragons. With its incredible skills, these dragons are arrogant and sometimes over-confident, loving to flaunt its abilities. Triple Strykes are vicious and relentless, as displayed when Sleuther continuously attacked Toothless and attempted to kill a Dragon Hunter. They are also rather scrappy, willing to pick a fight with any other dragon. As shown by Sleuther, they don't give up easily and refuse to accept defeat, constantly coming back to brawl.
These dragons, however, are quite misunderstood. While seemingly merciless, these dragons do repay their debts and are incredibly grateful. They will stop at no cost to express their gratitude and respect. This is shown when Sleuther was spared by Toothless. Instead of killing the Night Fury, he stood up and cast a seemingly confused yet thankful look. When the Hunters broke in, he immediately prepared to defend Toothless, but when the latter told him not to kill a Hunter, Sleuther obeyed with respect.
Training[]
| “ | Hiccup, maybe we should make room for the possibility that the Triple Stryke is just untrainable. [src] | ” |
| — Astrid, upon noticing how hard it was to train Sleuther |
These dragons are fierce and vicious, thus they are extremely hard to train. However, these dragons do repay their debts. If shown mercy and kindness, the dragon will treat you with respect and compassion and will stop at nothing to protect you.
Another way is to find its egg and train it from when it hatches.
As seen in "Blindsided", the Triple Stryke can also be trained by clicking and clacking objects together, as it sounds like the clicks that the dragon itself makes. The possible reason why the Triple Stryke responds to clicking sounds is that it might think that there's another Triple Stryke nearby. As Triple Strykes usually do not welcome humans near them, the tricky part is getting close enough to one to train it. Making clicking sounds will distract the Triple Stryke and allow a Viking to come closer to touch its head.
Comparative Statistics[]
| Ultimate Book of Dragons |
Guide to Dragons Books |
Dragonpedia | Dragonpedia Stat Cards |
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| CLASS | Strike | Strike | |||||||||||
| SIZE | 30 feet | 30 feet | |||||||||||
| WINGSPAN | 48 feet | ||||||||||||
| WEIGHT | 900 lbs | ||||||||||||
| ATTACK | 15 | 15 | |||||||||||
| SPEED | 20 | 20 | 8.1 | ||||||||||
| ARMOR | 18 | 18 | |||||||||||
| FIRE POWER | 14 | 14 | 5.1 | ||||||||||
| SHOT LIMIT | 6 | 6 | 6 | ||||||||||
| VENOM | 0 | 10 | |||||||||||
| JAW STRENGTH | 6 | 6 | |||||||||||
| STEALTH | 18 | 18 | |||||||||||
Appearances[]
Dragons: Race to the Edge[]
Season 3[]
Main article: Sleuther
In "Stryke Out", a Triple Stryke was the champion of a Dragon Fighting Arena owned by the Dragon Hunters. However, fans got tired of the Triple Stryke's constant quick wins, and attendance began to drop. Ryker Grimborn demanded that the manager find a way to make the fights entertaining again. When Hiccup and Toothless were captured and sent to the fight ring, the latter was forced to fight the Triple Stryke so as to boost attendance. After a long battle, Toothless won and was about to kill the Triple Stryke, but noticed the pain and sadness in its eyes and allowed the dragon to live. It then helped Toothless, the Dragon Riders, and the other captured dragons break out of the ring and escape. However, unlike the other dragons, the Triple Stryke had been in captivity for so long that it didn't know how to be free. However, with encouragement from Toothless, it finally left the ring. After being named Sleuther by Tuffnut, the Triple Stryke returned with them to Dragon's Edge.
Games[]
Dragons: Rise of Berk[]
Sleuther was first introduced in Rise of Berk in June 2016. Following his release, the species was introduced for gameplay three months later, along with its Titan Wing form.
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School of Dragons[]
The Triple Stryke was introduced in this game in the expansion "Rise of Stormheart" in August 2017. Sleuther and Nikora's Triple Stryke also appear in the game.
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Dragons: Titan Uprising[]
The Triple Stryke was released as a playable species in this game in December 2020. Five characters were introduced to represent the species: Common Triple Stryke, Slender Green Triple Stryke, Stone Mother, Deathstalker, and Emperor Pandinus.
Trivia[]
- The official measurements given by DreamWorks Animation do not appear to be realistic when considering the relative sizes the viewer sees within the franchise. Based on the model sheet for the Triple Stryke, this dragon should have a wingspan of "29 feet 9 inches".
- The Triple Stryke appears to be a combination of a scorpion, wasp, and bat.
- The Triple Stryke is the only dragon in which part of its name is the same as its Dragon Class, albeit off by one letter.
- The Triple Stryke's head is quite similar to that of a shark or a ceratopsian dinosaur.
- The Triple Stryke slightly resembles the Poison Dragon from the game DragonVale, which also has three tails with stingers on each tip.
- The sounds used for the Triple Stryke are the same ones that were used for the Mighty Eagle from the Angry Birds franchise.
References[]
| Triple Stryke uses Creative Commons Licensed content from the Rise of Berk Wiki page Triple Stryke. The list of authors can be found on the page revision history (view authors). | 
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| Triple Stryke uses Creative Commons Licensed content from the DreamWorks School of Dragons Wiki page Triple Stryke. The list of authors can be found on the page revision history (view authors). | 
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