Talk:Firedrake/@comment-86.141.148.45-20140602142320/@comment-1284634-20140614052829

The trick for this guy seems to be to use tenfold arrow first, it may not do much damage depending on your level, but it's an almost guaranteed stagger if you hit the heart or head. Hit him with another salvo to the heart while he's reeling from the first and he'll fall to the ground, writhing.

When he's downed, the flailing arms can sometimes push you back when going for the heart. No damage, but it's still annoying. I've found the best place to melee attack from is actually the stomach. You'll be behind those pesky arms but still just barely in range.

This strat works well for regular drakes too, by the way.