Why is the Light Dragon not Spawning?
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The Light Dragon is not spawning because it follows a set route all around Hyrule and there’s no specific time you can find it in a specific spot, making it challenging to locate, and it takes about 2 real-time hours for it to complete 1 lap. To increase your chances of finding the Light Dragon, it’s recommended to complete the Korok Forest quest, which will cause the Light Dragon to fly lower to the ground, allowing you to reach it by using a nearby Skyview Tower to lift Link up to the sky.
Understanding the Light Dragon’s Behavior
The Light Dragon‘s elusive nature can be frustrating, but understanding its behavior is key to finding it.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
- What is the Light Dragon’s route?: The Light Dragon follows a very long set path around the Hyrule map, and its progress doesn’t accelerate when using fast travel, so you won’t jump past it.
- How often does the Light Dragon spawn?: The Light Dragon does not have a set schedule, and its path cannot be altered by fast traveling, resting, or sleeping until a different time.
- How long does it take for the Light Dragon to respawn?: The four dragons reset every real 10 minutes, and you can still farm materials from them while riding them during this time.
Farming the Light Dragon
- Can you farm the Light Dragon?: Yes, you can farm the Light Dragon for materials like Dragon scales, horns, fangs, and talons every 10 minutes.
- How do you farm Light Dragon scales?: To farm Light Dragon Scales, hop onto the dragon’s back, get behind one of its blue spikes, and hit it with a weapon.
- Is farming the Light Dragon worth it?: Yes, farming Dragon Materials is worth it, as they serve as some of the best Fuse materials in the game and are important for upgrading certain sets of armor.
Location and Spawning
- Where is the best place to wait for the Light Dragon?: A good waiting spot is Zonaite Forge Island, specifically at the spot where you can place your Travel Medallion.
- Where do Light Dragons spawn?: The Light Dragon flies between Lanayru, Akkala, and Eldin provinces, and its route encompasses the entire outskirts of Hyrule.
- Does the Light Dragon go underground?: No, the Light Dragon never ventures underground, so you can only find it in the sky.
Master Sword and Light Dragon
- How do you get the Master Sword?: To get the Master Sword, you need to find the Light Dragon and mount it, then you’ll see the Master Sword on its head, which requires two green stamina wheels to pull out.
- Does the Master Sword break in Tears of the Kingdom?: No, the Master Sword cannot break due to its unique nature, but it can be used only when Link‘s stamina is full.
Miscellaneous
- Does the Light Dragon ever despawn?: No, the Light Dragon doesn’t despawn; it will always be somewhere on its path.
- Does the Light Dragon go away after getting the Master Sword?: No, the Light Dragon never goes away; it keeps flying in a loop over Hyrule.
- How many dragon tears are in Tears of the Kingdom?: There are 12 Dragon Tears in Tears of the Kingdom, which can be found using the Geoglyphs Map.
- Can you drive the Light Dragon?: While you can’t exactly “drive” the Light Dragon, you can ride it and farm materials from it, making it a valuable ally in your adventure.