--- title: 'Top 10 Most Amazing Dragon Strikes in Game of Thrones & House of the Dragon' source: 'https://youtube.com/watch?v=MVjXxpSFWFg' video_id: 'MVjXxpSFWFg' date: 2026-08-09 duration_sec: 683 --- # Top 10 Most Amazing Dragon Strikes in Game of Thrones & House of the Dragon > Source: [Top 10 Most Amazing Dragon Strikes in Game of Thrones & House of the Dragon](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MVjXxpSFWFg) ## Summary This video from WatchMojo counts down the top 10 most amazing dragon strikes from Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon, analyzing the spectacle, writing, and impact of each scene. ### Key Points - **Battle of the Gold Road** [00:26] — Daenerys unleashes her dragons on Lannister forces, breaking records for on-screen fire victims, but the scene is criticized for questionable writing, like burning a caravan of supplies she needs. - **The Stepstones** [01:31] — Daemon's war against the Triarchy features a clever plan to feign surrender and lure enemies out of caves, resulting in a surprise attack by sea and dragonfire. - **Battle of Meereen** [02:37] — Daenerys rides Drogon into the Masters' forces, with Rhaegar and Viserion following, in a visually stunning sequence that concludes the Siege of Meereen plotline. - **Pyatt Pree's Death** [03:30] — In the House of the Undying, Daenerys uses her dragons to roast the warlock Pyatt Pree, marking the first time dragons are used as weapons in the series. - **Vhagar vs. Arrax** [04:36] — The size difference between Vhagar and Arrax is highlighted, leading to the first flying fatality of the Civil War when Vhagar kills Arrax and Lucerys. - **The Pits** [05:59] — Daenerys is rescued from the fighting pits by Drogon, culminating in her riding him for the first time, a scene significant for nearly being her final one in the novels. - **Sheepstealer's Arrival** [07:04] — The Battle of the Gullet features five dragons, with Sheepstealer causing indiscriminate destruction, leading to the deaths of Gromax and Jace. - **Rook's Rest** [08:02] — A cunning trap by Criston Cole results in the death of Rhaenys and Maelys, and Vhagar disfigures Aegon and Sunfyre, marking the first major clash of the war. - **Sunfyre's Return** [08:57] — Aegon's arc in Season 3 peaks when he refuses to surrender, and Sunfyre arrives to save him, with the dragon's scars matching Aegon's. - **Astapor** [10:19] — Daenerys purchases the Unsullied army with Drogon, then utters 'Dracarys' to burn Kraznys, a scene considered the champion of dragon attacks. ### Conclusion The video ranks Astapor as the top dragon strike, highlighting its iconic 'Dracarys' moment, while noting the varying quality of writing and spectacle across the series. ## Transcript Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the most amazing dragon strikes from both Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon. To avoid spoilers, we'll stick to only the shows for this list. Number 10, The Battle of the Gold Road. After Daenerys arrived in Westeros, her dragons are unleashed on the Lannister forces at the Battle of the Gold Road. The scene broke records for how many people they set on fire, and felt like something we had been waiting years for. The behind-the-scenes are almost as captivating as the final product, making it a major achievement for special effects. While it looks stunning, it's teeming with questionable writing decisions, hence why it's not higher on our list. For instance, Daenerys burns a caravan loaded with food and supplies, something she dearly needs. Plus, Tyrion is perilously close to the battle for no apparent reason, other than to monologue and look shock. Number 9. The Stepstones It only took three episodes for us to get a stellar action sequence on House of the Dragon. The war for the Stepstones was difficult for Daemon to settle. Their foes, the Triarchy, have a cunning plan to hide in caves to shield themselves from dragon fire, then wear them down with archers. Where are you? I need you to hear me speak! Where are you? Damon concocts a genius plan to feign surrender, lure them out, and then decimate them with a surprise attack by sea-smoking coaxies. It didn't have the same weight to it as later battles during the Civil War, but it was an exciting taste of what was to come. Number 8. The Battle of Meereen The Siege of Meereen is a plotline so challenging to wrap up that it's a major factor in the book's lengthy delay. You obviously didn't communicate, did you? We had to discuss your surrender not mine It was finally concluded in the penultimate episode of Season 6 when Daenerys rides Drogon straight into the Master forces Rhaegar and Viserion aren't far behind, resulting in a mesmerizing action sequence, kicking off one of the most visually stunning episodes in TV history. Recall. After roughly two seasons of watching the Dragon Queen struggle to subdue Meereen, hearing her coldly utter Dracarys before setting a fleet ablaze was a rush like no other. Tell your people what happened here. Tell them you live by the grace of Her Majesty. Number 7. Pyatt Free's Death One of the most mystical sequences in the series came when Daenerys entered the House of the Undying. You're trying to fight me with magic, Freak? You want me? Here I am, you brave little goat! The warlocks of Kars were introduced to us via pilot Pri, a blue-lipped plotter who sought to steal Dany's dragons. Both the viewers and their mother were worried they were too small to defend themselves. Welcome home, genetic strongborn. This is not my home. My home is across the sea where my people are waiting for me. They will be waiting a long time. This underestimation resulted in Pri being roasted alive. It was the first time we saw the dragons used as weapons, which made it one of the most satisfying moments in Season 2. We can't help but wonder why Kree got so close to Dany and her dragons, though. If he kept his distance, there's a chance they'd still be locked away there. It's all a lie. It's great enough for me. Number 6. Vhagar vs. Arox The sight of Vhagar's hulking body descending from the clouds is one of the most haunting scenes in the series. We've known for decades that Vhagar is one of history's grandest dragons, but hearing it is different to seeing it. The difference in size between her and Ares is insane, and you're left instantly feeling like there's no way for Lucerys to survive. In the books, Arrax is only a fifth of Vhagar's size, but here, that fact feels impossible to believe. It's one of the first scenes where we see dragons refusing to obey, resulting in the first flying fatality of the Civil War. Would you like to see more lists covering the entire world of Westeros We show tons of them alongside a plethora of other topics on WatchMojo 24 livestream Scan the QR code on screen to join us for non pop culture content Number 5. The Pits The show majorly altered the marine plotline for Season 5, but one scene it nailed was Daenerys' rescue from the fighting pits. Our dragon queen is surrounded by the sons of the harpy, which makes us think this might be the end for her. That all changes as soon as we hear the screeches of the approaching Drogon, who rushes to save his queen. The soundtrack here is phenomenal, which pairs with the visuals to make an enthralling conclusion. It culminates in Daenerys finally riding her beloved Drogon. It's also significant for nearly being her final scene in the novels right now, with fans waiting over 15 years to see her and Drogon return to Meereen. Number 4. Sheepstealer's Arrival Not everyone was happy with the Battle of the Gullet being delayed a season. Rough seaside. Thankfully, after a two-year wait, the episode we got was remarkable. The lengthy sequence was loaded with epic dragon attacks, featuring five in total. The most chaotic was Sheepstealer, who recently bonded with Rayna but was far from tame. The pair unleashed a wave of indiscriminate destruction upon the battlefield, attacking basically anything it saw, including Gromax and Moondancer. Both survived the encounter, but Gromax was killed by Crossbow Bull shortly after. With him died his rider Jace, who was mercilessly shot to death by Triarchy soldiers. Number 3. Rook's Rest The clash at Rook's Rest is easily one of the greatest battles in TV history. This mind-blowing set piece featured a cunning trap laid by Kristen Cole, which resulted in the death of Rhaenys and her mount Maelys we also get potentially Aemon most brutal moment with Vhagar engulfing Aegon and Sunfyre in flames permanently disfiguring both of them It was the first significant clash of the war, and we couldn't look away for a second. Our favorite moment may be the shot where Vhagar finally arrives, with his overwhelming size never failing to captivate us. Number 2. Sunfire's Return Many House of the Dragon plotlines have divided fans online, but Aegon's arc in Season 3 is one universally adored. Seeing the deposed king wander Westeros, growing and learning the whole way, has been a delight. It peaked at the end of episode 7 when Aegon is nearly captured by Rhaenyra's men. Rather than cowering, he bravely refuses to surrender, aware of how the odds are overwhelmingly against him. We shall not surrender to the false queen. Well, turns out he had not only luck on his side, but a weapon of mass destruction. Sunfire. The golden dragon arrives behind him, and it doesn't take long for the beast to save his rider. The attention to detail in Sunfire's design is astounding, with his scars matching his king's. Sunfire. They're coming. Number 1. Astapor Not everyone instantly adored Daenerys' plotline. With her being on another continent, it felt less relevant than most arcs. Is it done then? They belong to me. Tinda, this is the end. Tida. Tida. This is done. While one scene it is impossible to dislike came in afterpour when she purchased an unsullied army with Drogon. Seeing her turn to Krasnys and speak fluent Valyrian to him gave us goosebumps. Then, things only got better when she utters her iconic line, Dracarys. Dracarys! No matter how many times you watch the show, this scene will always send a shiver down your spine. When we think of dragon attacks, this is always the first that comes to mind, and to us is the champion of them all. Do you have a favorite dragon fight in Westerosi history, and did we mention it today? Let us know in the comments.