Dragon locations and paths in Zelda: TOTK

You need to do more than simply look up at the sky. You can find out how to pronounce it by clicking here. Locations of dragonsThe following are some examples of how to use Tears of the Kingdom – The Legend of Zelda. These creatures may be rare, but they are worth tracking down for many reasons. Each of these mythical beings comes with its own peculiarities, flight path, elemental hazards — and rewards. Even if you’re well-versed with the dragons from Zelda Breath Of The WilIn the sequel there are several differences to their path and route pattern, plus a brand new dragon.

Tears of the Kingdom locations and routes of dragons

The four dragons can be found in Tears from the Kingdom Three of the most common types you may have come across in Breath Of The Wild, and a fourth dragon that’s new to the series.

• FaroshA common sight around Lake Hylia, and Gerudo Canyon.
• NaydraThis species is often seen in East Necluda, Mount Lanayru and the surrounding areas.
• DinraalMany times seen near the Eldin Mountains, and Deep Akkala.
• Light DragonCircumnavigates Hyrule’s exterior.

In-game, the locations for Farosh and Naydra are also listed as common places for Dinraal. These locations are only intended to serve as general references. Each dragon follows its own looping route, which we’ve broken down in more detail below. Dragons can sometimes be found outside their designated regions.

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If you’re searching for a dragon along their flight path but don’t see them on the surface, it’s likely that The dragon lies in the depthsFarosh will be flying in chasms and out of them as part of the flight paths of Naydra and Dinraal. Light Dragons are found always on the surface.

In contrast to Breath Of The Wild, Tears of Kingdom dragon locations aren’t tied to times of day. The dragons continue to circle around their path. So if you don’t see a dragon on the surface, it’s because they’re probably in the Depths. It’s best to wait or to try and catch the dragons on the opposite side.

How to ride a dragon on Tears of the Kingdom

The first step in mounting a dragon isn’t surprising: you need to gain some altitude. There are two Skyview Towers located around the path of each dragon. You can quickly travel between them and raise yourself, so you can easily see the dragon. You can also fly close by using Recall to lift any ground-based sky rock or building a Zonai device to build a flying vehicle.

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Lastly, keep in mind that aside from the Light Dragon, the rest will attack you with their corresponding element — lightning for Farosh, frost for Naydra, and fire for Dinraal. Also, each dragon will have extreme weather conditions related to its element, so you’ll need to prepare accordingly beforehand. Below are details about each element, including how to resist it, and where to find the dragons.

Farosh, lightning dragon location

Farosh circles Gerudo Canyon, Mount Nabooru, Mount Hylia, the River of the Dead, and Scout’s Hill before entering the Depths. Next, the dragon emerges to the surface of the Gerudo Canyon chasm.

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You can use the Gerudo Canyon Skyview Tower or the Gerudo Highlands Skyview Tower to make it easier for you to see Farosh.

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Farosh shoots lightning bolts at those who approach it, and it’s constantly surrounded by an electrical storm. In order to resist Farosh’s lighting, craft elixirs or meals that can grant you resistance to electricity. Rubber Armor provides Link shock resistance. You can grab the chest piece inside a chest in Whistling Hill Cave — it’s located southeast of Hyrule Field, north of the Teniten Shrine at the coordinates (-0073, -1045, 0019).

Naydra is the frost dragon’s location

Naydra then circles Mount Lanayru and the surrounding mountains, including Walnot Mountain. Kitano Bay is next, followed by Ebon Mountain. Next, the dragon will reappear from the chasm to the west of Mount Lanayru.

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You can also use the Rabella Wetlands Skyview Tower or Mount Lanayru Skyview Tower to get a better view of Naydra.

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Naydra hurls iceballs at people who come close to them. They also freeze the atmosphere around themselves. There are several things you can do to resist the Naydra’s frost. The best way to start is by creating the appropriate elixirs or meals. Also, you can equip yourself with the Snowquill Armor. You can find out how to increase your cold resistance by reading our guide.

Dinraal, fire dragon location

Dinraal flies around the outer areas of the Death Mountain, circling East Akkala, North Akkala Beach, Akkala Wilds, Skull Lake, Eldin’s Flank, Darunia Lake, and Thyphlo Ruins. After that, it descends into the Depths and emerges from the East Akkala Plains canyon.

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Dinraal is difficult to find, depending on where you are. The Death Mountain can make it hard to see. You can find Dinraal by climbing the Ulri Mountain Skyview Tower or ThyphloRuins Skyview Tower.

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Dinraal is dangerously hot and shoots out fireballs. There are several things you can do to resist the Dinraal’s fire. Again, it’s all about taking the elixirs, eating beneficial food, and decking yourself out in strategic armor, like the Desert Voe set. You can find out how to increase your heat resistance by checking our guide.

Light Dragon location

The Light Dragon is the most elusive of the bunch, as the creature’s route encompasses the entire outskirts of Hyrule. Among the places the Light Dragon flies are Goronbi Lake, Zora’s Domain, Hateno Village, Lindor’s Brow, and Thyphlo Ruins. The upside is that once you do find the Light Dragon, it won’t attack you when you get close to it.

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But if it’s taking a long time to track down, we gathered all of the information you need to find the Light Dragon, allowing you to mine precious materials — and gain the Master Sword.

Tears of the Kingdom includes dragon parts

Farming dragon parts can be a great incentive to locate the four dragons. The dragon parts make for an excellent Fuse, since they increase damage while also imbuing the weapon with elemental power. They’re also great for cooking recipes and elixirs, and necessary for certain armor upgrades.

The guide to farming dragon partsThe guide will tell you what to do once you find the dragon, including how to obtain its horns and claws. You’ll also learn about other uses for dragon parts.