Editing Hydra

|image=Hydra.png

|attack=Fire breath: 4.5 - 9 ({{h}}{{h}} - {{h}}{{h}}{{h}}{{h}}{{hh}})<br>''Includes fire damage''<br>Bomb: 3.5 - 9 ({{h}}{{hh}} - {{h}}{{h}}{{h}}{{h}}{{hh}})<br>Bite: 5.5 - 10 ({{h}}{{h}}{{hh}} - {{h}} x 5)

|drops=[[Hydra Chop]] (5-35)<br>[[Fiery Blood]] (7-10)<br>[[Hydra Trophy]]

The Hydra is extremely dangerous in combat, and full Diamond, [[Steeleaf]] or [[Naga Scale]] armor is highly recommended. Perhaps, with such a fiery environment, some sort of protection against fire damage will suffice. The Hydra has three main attacks. All of its attacks come with ample warning individually, but multiple heads will often attack at the same time, so players will have to react quickly.

The Hydra's thick scales offer considerable protection, and many of an adventurer's attacks will deal little damage unless aimed directly into one of the Hydra's unprotected, open mouths, making a ranged weapon highly effective when in combat with the Hydra. Any attempt to attack the Hydra from afar will lead to failure, as an adventure must be within range of the Hydra's fire breath in order to deal any ranged damage.

If one of the heads receives enough damage, it will die. Consequently, two heads will quickly grow back to replace every head lost, to a maximum of seven heads, and letting out a frightening roar as the heads reform. The Hydra starts with three heads, so plan accordingly. This can prove difficult if the Hydra is left alone, as it will slowly heal if no damage is taken for extended period of time.

The Hydra's signature attack, fire breath will inflict damage and light targets on fire. A head about to breathe fire will raise itself higher, and open its mouth to reveal small flames. Heads breathing fire can't track the target as quickly or accurately, so speed is the best way to avoid being hit by this attack. This attack has a range of around 20 blocks from the center of the Hydra, but can be easily negated by using any form of {{mcw|Fire Resistance}}.

===Mortars===

Heads about to attack with mortars will raise up and emit smoke from their mouth. The Hydra spits three mortars at a time, which on contact, will detonate immediately, or after a short time on the ground. The mortars are highly kinetic and will be redirected if attacked, similar to a {{mcw|Ghast|Ghast's Fireball}}. Reflecting mortars back at the Hydra is a good way to deal damage, especially if you can hit them into an open mouth, but this will deal little damage anywhere else due to the Hydra's high defenses.

If tempted by a sufficiently close target, the Hydra will attack with its mighty jaws, indicated by a head curving inwards towards its body with water particles emited from the mouth. This is a great opportunity to use swords or other close range weapons to attack the Hydra's open mouth directly, as there is a bit of time to attack it as the mouth opens up. Adventurers are warned to move before the head follows through with this devastating attack, made clear by a growl from the mouth, as it can easily take down any unlucky adventurer in its way. It's been found that even with Protection IV [[Fiery Armor]], this bite can still take a massive chunk of health. Shields also seem ineffective at blocking this attack, resulting in 112 durability loss and a disabled Shield for some time.  

Slaying a Hydra is highly rewarding. Any slain Hydra will give the player access to the minerals found within the Hydra Lair. The Hydra drops several dozen [[Hydra Chop]]s; an overpowered, extremely nourishing and satiating food item that also gives regeneration powers for a short time. Also included are several doses of the Hydra's [[Fiery Blood]], which can be combined with Iron Ingots to make [[Fiery Ingot|powerful weapons and armor]]. Finally there is a [[Hydra Trophy]] item, which is highly decorative and prestigious. Upon death, the [[Advancements|advancement]] '''<u>Hydra Slayer</u>''' will be given.

Defeating the Hydra will fully complete the Swamp Phase of Progression. If the Hydra was the last of the three bosses to defeat, the [[Highlands]] shall be unlocked.