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A Dragon Knight is a knight that assumes the abilities or appearance of a dragon, often combining swordplay with dragon-like abilities, such as [[BreathWeapon fire breath]]. Sometimes a Dragon Knight is a DraconicHumanoid that has taken a knightly mantle, and sometimes a Dragon Knight is simply a knight with a dragon motif in their armor and weapons.

** ''Anime/DigimonAdventure'': [=WarGreymon=], while it doesn't have the usual knightly aesthetic, is a warrior-type evolved from the [[DinosaursAreDragons dinosaur-like Greymon line]], and significantly smaller and more humanoid than its prior forms. It wields a set of [[WolveringClaws Dramon Killers]] that are the KryptoniteFactor to any dramon-species Digimon, it carries the [[LuckilyMyShieldWillProtectMe Brave Shield]] on its back, and is much more of a close-quarters combatant than its pre-evolutions. ''Anime/DigimonAdventure2020'' takes this further, giving it a massive size buff as well as a bigger offensive and defensive game.

** ''Anime/DigimonAdventure02'': Imperialdramon's Fighter Mode resembles a warrior. This is taken further in the anime movie ''Revenge of Diaboromon'' with Imperialdramon Paladin Mode.

Not to be confused with ''Literature/TheDragonKnight'' series of books or ''Series/KamenRiderDragonKnight''; both carry the trope.

They may even be an actual dragon, though they're often [[VoluntaryShapeshifting shapeshifted]] into a humanoid form.

Compare MonsterKnight and ArmoredDragons. Contrast DragonsVersusKnights. A DragonRider and (ironically) TheDragonslayer are almost always examples. They're usually a MagicKnight as well, and are another way OurDragonsAreDifferent.

** ''VideoGame/TheElderScrollsVSkyrim'': Alhough not technically a knight, the [[PlayerCharacter Dovahkiin]] (literally "Dragonborn") can have elements of this depending on player build. The Dragonborn can also create dragon scale or dragon plate armor, and use fire-based shouts and magic to complete their dragon personage effectively and accurately.
** The Dragonknight class of ''VideoGame/TheElderScrollsOnline'' is exactly what it says on the tin, having the ability to [[BreathWeapon breathe fire]] and grow scales among other dragony abilities.

* The [[https://www.girlgeniusonline.com/comic.php?date=20121001#.YGyAzD_TWUk Wulfenbach dragon]] in ''Webcomic/GirlGenius'' is not at all humanoid, but is very knightly, with [[ArmoredDragon fancy armour]], a sword and shield, a "noble" (i.e. arrogant) attitude, and a squire.

** ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII'' has Cid Highwind who along with the lance wielding and jumping skills comes with the ability to [[InstantAwesomeJustAddDragons summon a dragon]] for one of his {{Limit Break}}s.

In any case, a Dragon Knight character is an easy way to add a touch of awesomeness to your story; [[InstantAwesomeJustAddDragons dragons are cool]], so it stands to reason that a Dragon Knight would be even more so.

* ''VideoGame/DefenseOfTheAncients'' / ''VideoGame/DOTA2'' have Dragon Knight, who mixes dragon and knight elements and can transform into a full-fledged dragon. Unlike other examples of this trope, he fights with a short sword and shield bashing.

A Dragon Knight is a knight that assumes the abilities or appearance of a dragon, often combining swordplay with dragon-like abilities, such as [[BreathWeapon fire breath]]. Sometimes a Dragon Knight is a DraconicHumanoid that has taken a knightly mantle, and sometimes a Dragon Knight is simply a knight with draconic motif in his armor and weapons.

** ''VideoGame/LightningReturnsFinalFantasyXIII'' has a Dragoon garb complete with draconic accents, giving boosts to [[BreakMeter staggering]] and having Lancet as a unique ability. Spears also appear as a weapon class, all of which boost stagger power and allow Lightning to use the Jump attack.

** All the Riders of ''Series/KamenRiderSaber'' are modeled on knights, and both Saber himself and his EvilCounterpart Kamen Rider Calibur have dragon-themed powers.

** ''Series/RescueSentaiGogoFive'': Salamandes and his US counterpart Olympius from ''Series/PowerRangersLightspeedRescue'' look like Dragon Knights. When they go OneWingedAngel during the finale, they turn into a dragon like form.

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Not to be confused with ''Literature/TheDragonKnight'' series of books or ''Series/KamenRiderDragonKnight'';both carry the trope.

* ''Series/TheMysticKnightsOfTirNaNog'': [[TheHero Rohan]]'s armor has a draconic appearance, which is to be expected given that his [[PlayingWithFire elemental power is fire]].

Not to be confused with ''Literature/TheDragonKnight'' series of books or ''Series/KamenRiderDragonKnight''.

* ''VideoGame/FireEmblem'' has the Wyvern Rider class (also referred to by other names such as Wyvern Knights or Dracoknights, depending on the game), the StaffCounterpart of the all-female Pegasus Knights. In addition to [[DragonRider mounting wyverns]], their armor often has draconian-style plating.

* ''TabletopGame/MagicTheGathering'' has the [[https://scryfall.com/card/mm2/112/dragonsoul-knight Dragonsoul Knight]], who rides a giant lizard and transforms into a massive dragon.