Elder Dragon: spell mana and doubled stats for the level-up

Elder Dragon needs a large enough attack to level. This is a summon, spell-mana and doubling-spell plan built on Lost Chapter, Hymn of Valor and Chemtech Duplicator. This is an eligible alternative to the frequently discussed cross-champion mana signature.

Lost Chapter

Refills spell mana on Play. Playing the champion funds the doubling spell; a direct summon does not automatically supply this refill.

Hymn of Valor

Creates a three-cost Redoubled Valor on summon. Casting it raises the champion's contribution to the total attacking Power required to level.

Chemtech Duplicator

At six mana gems, copies the doubling spell with the same target. The large champion can grow again, but you still need enough total attack Power and a safe attack to finish the level-up.

Use discounted large followers and their Dragon Boon to develop while making Elder Dragon more affordable. Play him when you can use the spell-mana refill, then cast the generated Redoubled Valor. At six mana gems the duplication relic adds another cast; do not confuse that threshold with six mana spent this round.

Inspect the level-up counter and total Power of the attack. A large champion alone does not automatically complete every remaining requirement. Reserve blockers or control for the early fights rather than holding every card for a distant champion turn.

Early mana and survival matter most. An upgrade giving support champions extra Dragon Boon can make an inexpensive support useful, but it is a separate constellation purchase. At three stars it needs a few favorable mana powers, so not every opening with these relics will work.

Disciple of Shadows can lower the champion's cost when you have enough allied bodies; its entry damage may remove your small blockers. Portal Pals adds discounted large units after he arrives. Those are development alternatives to the doubling-spell finish. Choose based on whether reaching the champion or completing the attack is your main bottleneck.

Dragonsire II

Allies with base cost 6+ cost 2 less.

• Ahead of the Curve with Elder Dragon by u/bzden, 2025-04-21, 9 points (observed 14 Oct 2026).
• Elder Dragon - Relic Theorycrafting by u/MartDiamond, 2025-03-10, 23 points (observed 14 Oct 2026).
• Player-submitted builds, collected 13 Oct 2026.
• Supporting champion guide, collected 13 Oct 2026.
• Champion mechanics, LoL Wiki, checked 13 Oct 2026.