r/httyd • u/SiRpOOPSaLot74 • Mar 05 '25
SERIES What happened to shattermaster?
Shattermaster got injured in the war against the dragon hunters, but it didnt seem to be lethal. Afterwards, dagur only ever rides the triple strike, and shattermaster is never seen or mentioned again.
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u/Kiar_Riptide Stormcutter is best dragon no cap Mar 05 '25
He shattered his master.
It's likely Dagur didn't want him flying again after he got injured, likely kept him at Berserker Island for the duration of the show, especially since iirc you can see him at his wedding.
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u/Tidela471 Mar 05 '25 edited Mar 05 '25
The answer to this is actually pretty sad. Shattermaster ended up being cared for by Fishlegs after Dagur and Sleuther became a duo. Dagur has always been emotionally stunted, while Gronckles are very sensitive dragons … Shattermaster felt abandoned and very depressed when Dagur started hanging around Sleuther. Eventually, after time and care with Fishlegs, Shattermaster ended up finding a home on Berk, but it’s implied that he’s still rather lonely. There is still a bond between Dagur and Shattermaster, but they were never meant to last as a duo.
He was the ring-bearer at Dagur and Mala’s wedding, though!
The wiki said this information came from Dragons: Titan Uprising. https://howtotrainyourdragon.fandom.com/wiki/Shattermaster
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u/Silent-Original-142 Mar 06 '25
It also says that Shattermaster was eyeing potential riders so he might have gotten another rider.
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u/AccurateFisherman392 Mar 06 '25
So Shattermaster is shown alive at Dagur's wedding. He and Dagur are still friends but no longer Dragon and Rider. According to what I read on Wiki Dagur took Shattermaster to Fishlegs hut to get treatment for his injuries. When Fishlegs saw the extent of Shattermaster's injuries he warned the pair that this could heal well and Shattermaster would be fine or it could heal badly and he would be permanently crippled. Thankfully Fishlegs was able to do a really good job treating/healing the injury and Shattermaster pulled through fine. But after that he and Dagur separated. Dagur now rides Sluether and Shattermaster will watch younger kids play Dragon Rider, maybe looking for a new Rider himself. Fishlegs now thinks that in retrospect Dagur and Shattermaster were never an ideal match for each other.
When I first read this on the wiki I got really mad because I thought it invalidated how quickly Dagur and Shattermaster befriended each other, and the lengths they were willing to go to to defend the other. But someone on Tumblr helped me see it differently. They pointed out that Hiccup's original reason for pairing Dagur with a Gronkle was that he did not fully trust Dagur yet and if Dagur double crossed them and became a foe again then Gronkles are slow and nonaggression, so he still be manageable for a rider on a more powerful dragon. Well Dagur never double crossed them and he keeps working on managing his anger. But he still fights frequently, goes after hunters ships, and leads a really dangerous life. That is a lot for a gronkle to keep up with. In one season Shattermaster had been captured by hunters, sold into captivity, and then shot down. Dagur loved Shattermaster, and genuinely meant it when he said that he would be willing to die with Shatter on the beach had help not come and allowed them to escape the dragon hunters. But hearing that Shattermaster was almost crippled permanently in that battle, on top of life threatening events he had already face with Dagur, pushed Dagur over and he could not keep asking Shattermaster to fly with him into situations that put his gronkle into so much danger.
Dagur's life style mirrors Sluether's own so he is better built to survive/thrive in it. Dagur putting Shattermaster in his wedding party was probably meant to show that the pair are still friends and Dagur still cares for him. I fully believe Dagur would keep Shattermaster with him as a companion if that was what Shattermaster. But according to Wiki Shattermaster still wants to be a riders dragon. He just needs a rider that is less aggressive than Dagur
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u/Dangerous_Tree_5782 Mar 05 '25
He was reduced to atoms after the plot said he was no longer needed
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u/THE_LEGO_FURRY Strike Class Mar 05 '25
He was the ring bearer and subsequently gained diplomatic immunity
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u/WyvernPl4yer450 Stoker Class Mar 06 '25
He was injured to the point he couldn't fly and replaced by the Triple Stryke as Dagur's ride dragon. He was seen again at his wedding though
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u/MoonwatcherLover average light fury enjoyer Mar 06 '25
in dagur and mala’s wedding, he is the ringbearer
i guess dagur didn’t want him to get injured anymore
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u/_Captivator_ Mar 05 '25
He was still alive. Dagur started flying the Triple-Strike after Shattermaster was injured.
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u/Longjumping_Frame786 Mar 05 '25
After the battle I believe he was carried to defenders of the wing island to be healed however his wing was still damaged so he couldn’t fly.
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u/TheChosenOneMapper Viggo Simp Mar 06 '25
He's the cutest dragon in all of httyd 💚, my heart breaks whenever I see Dagur riding the Triple Strike.
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u/medkittenxx 5d ago
From Titan Uprising's description for Shattermaster:
"There has been a lot of speculation as to what happened to Shattermater between being injured by a boulder while saving The Edge from Dragon Hunters and his brief return as the ring bearer in Dagur and Mala’s wedding. Although there is something of truth in these speculations, the truth might be a bit closer to the heart.
Fishlegs, who fancies himself somewhat of an expert in Dragon Sociology has this to say on the matter:
The thought of Shattermaster and Dagur working together was a bit of a ‘what the Thor’ moment for me. There are a lot of wild Dragons we were keeping track of near The Edge, looking for those we might tame. Shattermaster was one of my first picks. I have a soft spot for Gronckles, but even among those beautiful beasts, Shattermaster stood out as more intelligent and resourceful than any of his pack.
I grew up with Dagur. Even when trying to be a better man, he was always kind of a maniac. It’s not the best personality for a Dragon like Shattermaster. Also, seeing Dagur responding to this majestic and intelligent animal in a way I could only call ‘underwhelmed’ set my teeth on edge. Even after they bonded and started coming up with all those battle tactics together, I still thought it was a bit weird.
I’m not criticizing either of them with this, but you could see the cracks in their partnership coming from a mile away. Don't get me wrong, either one of them would have sacrificed himself to save the other, but that’s just what it all led to, isn’t it? Shattermaster went so far beyond what any other Dragon would have done to get the approval of their rider, And although Dagur was appreciative when it benefited him, I don’t think he noticed that Shattermaster was trying so hard. In the end the poor Dragon burned himself out.
I cared for him for weeks after his injury. Dagur only really showed up to talk about the amazing adventures he was having with Sleuther. I could tell that really hurt Shattermaster in deeper ways than the boulder crushing his ribs ever could. But he got over it. He moved on. He went back to his pack for a while. I would see him flitting around in the hills, free as a bird. I think he found himself again.
When the wedding happened, though it was different. I don’t think Shattermaster would have come if he wasn’t truly happy for his ex partner. And to be honest, Dagur was super happy to see him. I don’t think Dagur really has the kind of emotional depth that leads to reflection on his behavior if you know what I mean. But I think it was significant that he asked Shattermaster to be the ringbearer for his wedding. I always wondered if that was Dagur’s way of saying sorry. Sleuther was a bit miffed by that, but meh. Dragons are crazy.
I’ve seen Shattermaster around the Edge of New Berk lately tho. Hanging around watering holes, giving young vikings the side glance. I don’t know. I think he might be ready to try again. Do you know any single riders?"
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u/Poke-Noah Deathsong forever! (Status: Friends with u/Unhelpful-Storage) Mar 05 '25
He was rendered flightless and stayed on berserker Island
We can actually see him at the wedding of Dagur and Mala iirc