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* ''TabletopGame/FutureCardBuddyfight'': Dragon World has Armordragons, who [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin as their name implies are dragons who fight using armor and weapons]]. While there are many standalone ones, there are also factions of them such as the Thunder Knights, the Blue Sky Knights, the Crimson Battlers, and the Fifth Omni Dragons. The Purgatory Knights are a unique case in that they're also Armordragons, but circumstances have them instead fighting for Darkness Dragon World.
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* ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTwilightPrincess'': Argorok, a dragon fought as the boss of the City in the Sky, wears a full suit of armor all over its body. In order to defeat it, Link has to [[BrokenArmorBossFight destroy said armor]] to reach its hidden [[AttackItsWeakPoint weak spot]].

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* ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTwilightPrincess'': Argorok, a dragon fought as the boss of the City in the Sky, wears a full suit of armor all over its body. In order to defeat it, Link has to [[BrokenArmorBossFight [[BrokenArmorBossBattle destroy said armor]] to reach its hidden [[AttackItsWeakPoint weak spot]].



* ''VideoGame/WonderBoyIIITheDragonsTrap'': Daimyo Dragon wears a suit of samurai armor, and attacks by channeling lightning with his sword. The armor doesn't make him any more or less vulnerable than other dragons (only the head has a hurtbox).

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* ''VideoGame/WonderBoyIIITheDragonsTrap'': Daimyo Dragon wears a suit of samurai {{samurai}} armor, and attacks by channeling lightning with his sword. The armor doesn't make him any more or less vulnerable than other dragons (only the head has a hurtbox).
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* In ''WesternAnimation/HowToTrainYourDragon2'', the villain Drago has armored dragons among his forces. They don't see much action compared to his army, but the idea is to show that he is capable of subjugating dragons, making him an EvilCounterpart to Hiccup, who peacefully tames and trains them. Later after Drago’s defeat Berk took the armor off of the enslaved dragons. However later in the comics one of them, a Thunderclaw named Bonesnarl refused to have his armor off.

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* In ''WesternAnimation/HowToTrainYourDragon2'', the villain Drago has armored dragons among his forces. They don't see much action compared to his army, but the idea is to show that he is capable of subjugating dragons, making him an EvilCounterpart to Hiccup, who [[GoodTamingEvilTaming peacefully tames and trains them.them]]. Later after Drago’s defeat Berk took the armor off of the enslaved dragons. However later in the comics one of them, a Thunderclaw named Bonesnarl refused to have his armor off.



* ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTwilightPrincess'': Argorok, a dragon fought as the boss of the City in the Sky, wears a full suit of armor all over its body. In order to defeat it, Link has to destroy said armor to reach its hidden weak spot.

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* ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTwilightPrincess'': Argorok, a dragon fought as the boss of the City in the Sky, wears a full suit of armor all over its body. In order to defeat it, Link has to [[BrokenArmorBossFight destroy said armor armor]] to reach its hidden [[AttackItsWeakPoint weak spot.spot]].
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* Both the Heterodyne dragon and the Baron's dragon in ''Webcomic/GirlGenius''.

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* Both Franz the Heterodyne dragon and the Baron's dragon in ''Webcomic/GirlGenius''.''Webcomic/GirlGenius'', though as constructs of mad science at least some of the metal plates are embedded in their skin. After their fight Franz is seen wearing the other dragon's helmet as a trophy.
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* ''VideoGame/WonderBoyIIITheDragonsTrap'': Daimyo Dragon wears a suit of samurai armor, and attacks by channeling lightning with his sword. The armor doesn't make him any more or less vulnerable than other dragons (only the head has a hurtbox).
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* In the ''Literature/InheritanceCycle'' books, Saphira wears heavy armor to any big battle, and apparently [[{{Precursors}} the old Riders]] used dragon armor too, though it's brought up that making armor for dragons is difficult because of how they grow larger and larger as they get older.

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* In the ''Literature/InheritanceCycle'' books, Saphira wears heavy armor to any big battle, and apparently [[{{Precursors}} the old Riders]] used dragon armor too, though it's brought up that making armor for dragons is difficult because of how [[StrongerWithAge they grow larger and larger as never stop growing]] (even if they get older.slow down after a point), meaning it can be time-consuming and a constant drain on resources.
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%% Administrivia/ZeroContextExample * Creator/RickCook's ''Literature/WizBiz'' books.
* In the ''Literature/InheritanceCycle'' books, Saphira wears heavy armor to any big battle, and apparently [[{{Precursors}} the old Riders]] used dragon armor too, though it's brought up that making armor for dragons is difficult because of how they grow larger and larger as they get older.



* Dragons in Creator/NaomiNovik's ''Literature/{{Temeraire}}'' series are commonly armored in layers of chain mail and leather for serious combat. In addition they love anything sparkly, so any that can obtain them [[BlingOfWar will add pieces that are mostly decorative]]. Temeraire has a platinum breastplate (a gift from his captain, Laurence) of which he is very proud.

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* Dragons in Creator/NaomiNovik's ''Literature/{{Temeraire}}'' series ''Literature/BazilBroketail'': Though dragons are commonly armored already pretty tough to begin with, those in layers of chain mail the Argonath legions also wear armor (helmets, breastplates, etc.) and leather use shields for serious combat. In addition even more protection, as they love anything sparkly, so any that can obtain them [[BlingOfWar will add pieces that are mostly decorative]]. Temeraire has a platinum breastplate (a gift from his captain, Laurence) of which he is very proud.also use regular weapons (usually swords) while fighting armed enemies.



* In the ''Literature/InheritanceCycle'' books, Saphira wears heavy armor to any big battle, and apparently [[{{Precursors}} the old Riders]] used dragon armor too, though it's brought up that making armor for dragons is difficult because of how they grow larger and larger as they get older.
* ''Literature/ShatterTheSky'': Emperor Rafael has his dragon Vix in armor for the final battle.
* Dragons in Creator/NaomiNovik's ''Literature/{{Temeraire}}'' series are commonly armored in layers of chain mail and leather for serious combat. In addition they love anything sparkly, so any that can obtain them [[BlingOfWar will add pieces that are mostly decorative]]. Temeraire has a platinum breastplate (a gift from his captain, Laurence) of which he is very proud.
* Not an actual dragon, but a huge suit of articulated plate armor ''for'' a dragon appears in Margle's armory from ''Literature/TooManyCurses''. When the various suits of armor [[AnimatedArmor become animated]] to battle Tiama, the dragon armor breathes fire just like its wearer once could.



* Not an actual dragon, but a huge suit of articulated plate armor ''for'' a dragon appears in Margle's armory from ''Literature/TooManyCurses''. When the various suits of armor [[AnimatedArmor become animated]] to battle Tiama, the dragon armor breathes fire just like its wearer once could.
* ''Literature/BazilBroketail'': Though dragons are already pretty tough to begin with, those in the Argonath legions also wear armor (helmets, breastplates, etc.) and use shields for even more protection, as they also use regular weapons (usually swords) while fighting armed enemies.
* ''Literature/ShatterTheSky'': Emperor Rafael has his dragon Vix in armor for the final battle.

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%% Administrivia/ZeroContextExample * Not an actual dragon, but a huge suit of articulated plate armor ''for'' a dragon appears in Margle's armory from ''Literature/TooManyCurses''. When the various suits of armor [[AnimatedArmor become animated]] to battle Tiama, the dragon armor breathes fire just like its wearer once could.
* ''Literature/BazilBroketail'': Though dragons are already pretty tough to begin with, those in the Argonath legions also wear armor (helmets, breastplates, etc.) and use shields for even more protection, as they also use regular weapons (usually swords) while fighting armed enemies.
* ''Literature/ShatterTheSky'': Emperor Rafael has his dragon Vix in armor for the final battle.
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* ''WesternAnimation/DragonBooster'':
** Blue Draconium Gear includes Absorption Armor: aerodynamic flip up plates designed to dampen mag blasts and spread the energy out in such a way that it actually drains more from the attacker.
** Red Draconium Gear includes Heat Armour: low-impact, high heat resistant body armour that can deflect reasonable blows but can also resist heat. Heat storing power can be added to be used with venting and speed gear.
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* ''Literature/ShatterTheSky'': Emperor Rafael has his dragon Vix in armor for the final battle.
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* ''Fanfic/DungeonKeeperAmi'': In ''Frenzied Fortification'', Ami starts armoring her dragons for the upcoming battle:
--> the two dragons breathing fire into the furnaces. Goblins with a small pot full of molten metal crawled over them, coating the dragons' scales with a layer of molten steel.

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* ''Fanfic/DungeonKeeperAmi'': In ''Frenzied Fortification'', Ami starts armoring her dragons for the upcoming battle:
--> the two dragons breathing fire into the furnaces. Goblins with a small pot full of
battle by having them coated directly in molten metal crawled over them, coating the dragons' scales steel.
* ''VideoGame/IceAndFireMinecraft'': Dragons can be equipped
with a layer sets of molten steel.dragon armor, available in all metals and found in treasure chests.
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* ''Literature/BazilBroketail'': Though dragons are pretty tought to begin with, those in the Argonath legions also wear armor (helmets, breastplates) and use shields for more protection, as they also use regular weapons (usually swords) while fighting armed enemies.

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* ''Literature/BazilBroketail'': Though dragons are already pretty tought tough to begin with, those in the Argonath legions also wear armor (helmets, breastplates) breastplates, etc.) and use shields for even more protection, as they also use regular weapons (usually swords) while fighting armed enemies.
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* ''Literature/BazilBroketail'': Though dragons are pretty tought to begin with, those in the Argonath legions also wear armor (helmets, breastplates) and use shields for more protection, as they also use regular weapons (usually swords) while fighting armed enemies.

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* ''Franchise/{{Digimon}}'':
** [=WarGreymon=] is a Dragon Man Digimon that wears pieces of armor and a shield on its back, while its direct variant, [=VictoryGreymon=], trades out its shield for a {{BFS}}. There is also the related [=EmperorGreymon=], a Dragon Warrior Digimon who wears a whole suit of armor.
** Ryudamon is a small dragon-like Digimon that wears samurai armor for defensive capabilities. Its Digivolutions -- Ginryumon, Hisharyumon, and Ouryumon -- all follow the theme of dragons in armor.
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* ''TabletopGame/FutureCardBuddyfight'' features the Armordragon class, which is ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin in terms of monsters; this class includes both standard and [[DraconicHumanoid anthropomorphic]] dragons that wear armor.



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* ''Franchise/{{Digimon}}'':
** [=WarGreymon=] is a Dragon Man Digimon that wears pieces of armor and a shield on its back, while its direct variant, [=VictoryGreymon=], trades out its shield for a {{BFS}}. There is also the related [=EmperorGreymon=], a Dragon Warrior Digimon who wears a whole suit of armor.
** Ryudamon is a small dragon-like Digimon that wears samurai armor for defensive capabilities. Its Digivolutions -- Ginryumon, Hisharyumon, and Ouryumon -- all follow the theme of dragons in armor.
* ''TabletopGame/FutureCardBuddyfight'' features the Armordragon class, which is ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin in terms of monsters; this class includes both standard and [[DraconicHumanoid anthropomorphic]] dragons that wear armor.
* ''VideoGame/PokemonSunAndMoon'', has the [[RecurringElement Pseudo-]][[InfinityMinusOneSword Legendary]] line, of Jangmo-o, Hakamo-o, and Kommo-o, whose scales are used to this effect. This shows up in ''all three'' of their abilities giving immunities. Bulletproof protects them from ball and bomb moves, Soundproof protects them from sound-based moves, and their Hidden Ability, Overcoat, protects them from Weather Effects and Powder moves.
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* ''VideoGame/PokemonSunAndMoon'', has the [[RecurringElement Pseudo-]][[InfinityMinusOneSword Legendary]] line, of Jangmo-o, Hakamo-o, and Kommo-o, whose scales are used to this effect. This shows up in ''all three'' of their abilities giving immunities. Bulletproof protects them from ball and bomb moves, Soundproof protects them from sound-based moves, and their Hidden Ability, Overcoat, protects them from Weather Effects and Powder moves.



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* ''Fanfic/ThePortal'': Main character Blizzard gets a special set of armor that he can summon onto his own body simply using his thoughts.
** In chapter 25, a large number of young dragons put on some armor to prepare themselves for the final battle against Zobek and the Dark Ones.
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** When faced with anti-dragon arrows (Dragon Root lanced arrows), Hiccup realizes they have to start developing armor for their dragons to wear to better protect themselves [[SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome Too bad the dragons don't find it very comfortable.]] The first set was made of Screaming Death scales because it is the toughest of all dragon scales but it was heavy so they switch to Gronckle Iron armor because it was lighter.

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** When faced with anti-dragon arrows (Dragon Root lanced arrows), Hiccup realizes they have to start developing armor for their dragons to wear to better protect themselves [[SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome Too bad the dragons don't find it very comfortable.]] comfortable. The first set was made of Screaming Death scales because it is the toughest of all dragon scales but it was heavy so they switch to Gronckle Iron armor because it was lighter.
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* ''TabletopGame/WarhammerAgeOfSigmar:''

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* ''TabletopGame/DuelMasters'' has races called "Armored Dragon" and "Armored Wyvern", both of which are essentially dragons in PoweredArmor. Some carry guns. Some [[MoreDakka are]] ''[[MoreDakka covered]]'' [[MoreDakka in guns]].

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* ''TabletopGame/DuelMasters'' has races called "Armored Dragon" and "Armored Wyvern", both of which are essentially dragons in PoweredArmor. Some carry guns. Some guns, some [[MoreDakka are]] ''[[MoreDakka covered]]'' [[MoreDakka in guns]].



* ''TabletopGame/YuGiOh'' features the Armed Dragon cards, which are part of the "LV" archetype that revolves around EvolutionaryLevels. Armed Dragon LV 3 upgrades to LV 5, then to LV 7 (and that can be replaced with LV 10, optionally). They're an increasingly-humanoid series of red dragons that appear to wear dark, shiny metal armor.

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* ''TabletopGame/YuGiOh'' features the Armed Dragon cards, which are part of the "LV" archetype that revolves around EvolutionaryLevels. Armed Dragon LV 3 [=LV3=] upgrades to LV 5, [=LV5=], then to LV 7 [=LV7=] (and that can be replaced with LV 10, [=LV10=], optionally). They're an increasingly-humanoid series of red dragons that appear to wear dark, shiny metal armor.

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