Vale Chromatic Codex
Dragon Colors — All Six Vale Colors
Every dragon in the Threshing Game belongs to one of six colors. In this fan-made system, color decides temperament, breath ability, faction, counter matchups, and how often the color appears in the Vale — black dragons are the rarest bond of all. Each color pairs with one of five tail types to form the 30 playable breeds.
Red Dragons
Appears in ~19% of Vale bonds · Poromiel faction · Courage trait
Fierce, quick to anger, and fearless in a fight.
Breath: Roaring Cone
A wide forward cone of dragonfire. Highest raw pressure in the game; loves a head-on lane.
Strong against Green dragons (×1.25 damage) · weak to Blue dragons (×0.85)
Orange Dragons
Appears in ~12% of Vale bonds · Poromiel faction · Ambition trait
Volatile and proud. Riders say they are the hardest to handle.
Breath: Ember Flurry
Rapid short bursts that shred formations. Less burst damage, far more uptime.
Strong against Brown dragons (×1.25 damage) · weak to Black dragons (×0.85)
Green Dragons
Appears in ~23% of Vale bonds · Navarre faction · Strategy trait
Calculating and patient. They weigh every move.
Breath: Verdant Miasma
A lingering toxic haze that keeps damaging anything inside it. Rewards patient zoning.
Strong against Blue dragons (×1.25 damage) · weak to Red dragons (×0.85)
Brown Dragons
Appears in ~22% of Vale bonds · Navarre faction · Loyalty trait
Steady and protective. Strong defenders of their riders.
Breath: Dust Shelf
A shockwave of displaced rock that blunts incoming charges and staggers light breeds.
Strong against Black dragons (×1.25 damage) · weak to Orange dragons (×0.85)
Blue Dragons
Appears in ~14% of Vale bonds · Navarre faction · Instinct trait
Powerful and selective. They bond with very few cadets.
Breath: Skysplitter Lance
A compressed bolt of breath that punches through a single target with brutal focus.
Strong against Red dragons (×1.25 damage) · weak to Green dragons (×0.85)
Black Dragons
Appears in ~10% of Vale bonds · Poromiel faction · Rebellion trait
The rarest color of all. Seeing one in the Vale is an event.
Breath: Midnight Veil
A smoke-dark veil that blinds trackers and sets up strikes from unexpected angles.
Strong against Orange dragons (×1.25 damage) · weak to Brown dragons (×0.85)
What dragon color should you look for?
There is no single best color. Reds and oranges press the attack, greens and browns control the pace, blues snipe single targets, and blacks win from ambush. Color matchups follow two counter triangles — see the full dragon counters chart for the ×1.25 damage web, or compare every stat on the dragon stats table. To find out which color would choose you, take the dragon quiz.