How to Obtain a Dinraal Scale in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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To obtain a Dinraal Scale, you need to shoot Dinraal, the red spirit dragon, with an arrow in any location on its body, besides the mouth, horn, or claws, and then pick up the scale that drops to the ground, which can be used to upgrade armor or unlock shrine quests. The scale must then be offered to the Spring of Power by placing it in the shallow water in front of the Goddess Statue, causing the doorway behind the statue to open and reveal a hidden shrine.

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General Information

What is Dinraal?: Dinraal is a red spirit dragon and one of the three Divine Beasts in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, known for its friendly nature despite being dangerous to approach due to the flames that coat its body.
Where can I find Dinraal?: Dinraal can be found in various locations, including Akkala, north of Death Mountain, and the Eldin Great Skeleton, and it spawns at specific times such as 9:00 AM, 1:00 PM, or 11:00 PM.
What time does Dinraal spawn?: Dinraal spawns three times a day, at 9:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 11:00 PM, and it can be spawned twice in one night since a new day starts at midnight.

Obtaining Dinraal’s Scale

How do I get Dinraal’s Scale?: To get Dinraal’s Scale, shoot Dinraal with an arrow in any location on its body, besides the mouth, horn, or claws, and then pick up the scale that drops to the ground.
Where do I shoot Dinraal for a scale?: You can shoot Dinraal in any location on its body, besides the mouth, horn, or claws, to obtain a scale.
How do I offer a Dinraal’s Scale?: To offer a Dinraal’s Scale, place it in the shallow water in front of the Goddess Statue at the Spring of Power, causing the doorway behind the statue to open and reveal a hidden shrine.

Dinraal’s Behavior and Spawning

Is Dinraal friendly?: Despite being dangerous to approach due to the flames that coat its body, Dinraal bears no ill will toward people and is considered a friendly dragon.
Can you ride Dinraal?: Yes, you can ride Dinraal, but it’s recommended to bring fire-resistant protection to mitigate the damage, and the best place to try to hitch a ride is at the East Akkala Plains Chasm.
Why can’t I find Dinraal?: Dinraal may not spawn if you haven’t completed the Seek Out Impa Main Quest or freed the four Divine Beasts, and it only spawns at specific times and locations.

Shrines and Upgrades

What shrine needs Dinraal’s Scale?: The Spring of Power shrine quest requires Dinraal’s Scale to be offered to the Goddess Statue, revealing the hidden Tutsuwa Nima Shrine.
Do I need Dinraal’s Scale?: Yes, Dinraal’s Scale is required to upgrade certain armor pieces at a Great Fairy Fountain and to complete the Spring of Power shrine quest.
How many shrines are in TotK?: There are a total of 152 shrines in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, with 120 on the surface of Hyrule and 32 on the Sky Islands.

Additional Information

Is Zelda a dragon?: Yes, Princess Zelda is revealed to be the Light Dragon in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, having undergone draconification to restore the Master Sword.
What is Dinraal’s Horn used for!: Dinraal’s Horn is used to upgrade the Fierce Deity Armor Set and Tunic of Memories at Great Fairy Fountains, and it can be fused with weapons and shields to increase attack power and burn monsters.
Is Dinraal a Zonai?: There are context clues that suggest Dinraal, along with Naydra and Farosh, were once Zonai, although this is not explicitly confirmed in the game.