Dragon

This article is about Dragons as a species. For other uses, see Dragon (Disambiguation).

Dragons are a recurring species in The Legend of Zelda series.^{(ALttPA Link to the Past | OoTOcarina of Time | TWWThe Wind Waker | BotWBreath of the Wild | TotKTears of the Kingdom)}^[1]^[2]^[3]^[4]^[5]^{[name references needed]} Dragons go unnamed in Oracle of Ages.

Characteristics

The Legend of Zelda

Main articles: Aquamentus and Gleeok

Aquamentus is a one-horned Dragon and the first Dragon encountered in the The Legend of Zelda series, serving as the Boss of Level 1 and Level 7, as well as being a Sub-Boss during the Second Quest. A multi-headed Dragon, Gleeok, is a Boss fought in Level 4 with two heads, Level 6 with three heads as a Sub-Boss, and with four heads in Level 8.

The Adventure of Link

Main article: Barba

Barba, also known as Volvagia,^[6] is the Boss of Three-Eye Rock Palace, and acts as a guardian of the Statue within it.

Ocarina of Time

Main article: Volvagia

Volvagia is the boss of the Fire Temple. It is a serpentine Fire Dragon that dives in and out of the Lava in its arena.^[3]

Oracle of Seasons

Main articles: Aquamentus and Onox

Aquamentus returns as a boss enemy in Oracle of Seasons. During his final battle with Link, Onox reveals his true form to be a Dark Dragon.

Oracle of Ages

Main article: Swoop

Swoop is a red, winged Dragon found in the Wing Dungeon as a Sub-Boss. It is named for its preferred tactic of swooping down at trespassers to attack them.^[7]

The Wind Waker

Main article: Valoo

Valoo is a supporting character who appears on the top of Dragon Roost Island. In the game's events, he is unable to grant the Rito their ability to grow wings due to being hurt by Gohma and Link must defeat the giant scorpion. Later in the game, Valoo aids Link and Tetra in escaping Ganondorf.

The Minish Cap

Main article: Gleerok

Gleerok is a lava Dragon that serves as the Boss of the second Dungeon.

Twilight Princess

Main article: Argorok

Argorok is the boss in the City in the Sky. Argorok appears as a red-orange wyvern covered in black armor.

Skyward Sword

Eldin, Faron, and Lanayru are protectors of the Surface and each teach Link part of the Song of the Hero.

A Link Between Worlds

Main article: Gemesaur King

The Gemesaur King is a quadrupedal Dragon that serves as the Boss of the Dark Palace. It resembles the Helmasaur King from A Link to the Past. The Gemesaur King is covered in colorful gems and scales, and can see well in the Darkness.^[8]

Breath of the Wild

The three Dragons in Breath of the Wild are invincible and appear in various places throughout Hyrule. While not intending to harm Link, their bodies shed orbs of their element which can harm him. They can be harvested for their Horns, Scales, Claws, and Fang Shards for Enhancing Armor. Dinraal has the power of Fire and frequents Tanagar Canyon and northern Eldin. Farosh has the power of Electricity and frequents Gerudo Highlands and Lake Floria. Naydra has the power of Ice and frequents Mount Lanayru and Lanayru Road. Naydra initially appears at the summit of Mount Lanayru infected as Malice Naydra and must be freed from the Malice before she can appear regularly.

The Zonai are thought to have worshiped a water Dragon.^[9] Many Dragon Statues decorate Zonai Ruins, which were used by them to represent the Triforce of Courage.^[10]

Tears of the Kingdom

In addition to Dinraal, Farosh, and Naydra, two additional immortal Dragons known as the Light Dragon and Demon Dragon can be found. The Light Dragon flies high in the Skies above Hyrule and the Demon Dragon serves as the final Boss. Flame, Frost, and Thunder Gleeoks also appear as Sub-Bosses. A more powerful type of Gleeok known as King Gleeoks have a combination of each elemental head.

A mortal being can become an immortal Dragon by swallowing a Secret Stone.^[11] However, this destroys the being's sense of self, and this process is thought to be irreversible.^[12]

Echoes of Wisdom

Main article: Volvagia

Volvagia appears as a Boss.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
Language	Names
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland English^BRBritish	Dragon^[13]
Japan Japanese	龍 (Ryū)^[14]
The People's Republic of China Chinese^SISimplified	龙^[15]
The Republic of ChinaThe Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of ChinaThe Macao Special Administrative Region of China Chinese^{TRTraditional}	龍^[16]
The Kingdom of the Netherlands Dutch	Draak^[17]
Canada French^CACanadian	Dragon^[18]
The French Republic French^EUEuropean	Dragon^[19]
The Federal Republic of Germany German	Drachen^[20]
The Italian Republic Italian	Drago^[21]
The Republic of Korea Korean	용^[22]
The Federative Republic of Brazil Portuguese^BRBrazilian	Dragão^[23]
The Russian Federation Russian	Драко́н^[24]
Latin America Spanish^{LALatin American}	Dragón^[25]
The Kingdom of Spain Spanish^EUEuropean	Dragón^[26]
This table was generated from Zelda Wiki's translation data.

References

↑ The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past—Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 10 ^{(TAoLThe Adventure of Link)}
↑ When you arrived on the island, did you notice the raging dragon perched atop the mountain? — Quill (The Wind Waker HD)
↑ ^3.0 ^3.1 Subterranean Lava Dragon
Volvagia — Game Screen (Ocarina of Time)
↑ Creating a Champion, Dark Horse Books, pg. 158
↑ The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom—The Complete Official Guide, Piggyback Interactive Limited, pg. 494
↑ In some places, Barba is called Volvagia (Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 146)
↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 208 ^{(OoAOracle of Ages)}
↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 179 ^{(ALBWA Link Between Worlds)}
↑ Creating a Champion, Dark Horse Books, pg. 413
↑ Creating a Champion, Dark Horse Books, pg. 342
↑ There are stories about the secret stones and a forbidden act called draconification. "To swallow a secret stone is to become an immortal dragon... "one blessed with eternal life." — Mineru (Tears of the Kingdom)
↑ Yes. But there is still more to those tales... "To become an immortal dragon is to lose oneself." That is why it is forbidden. I thought maybe this could lead to a solution—some way to transcend time... But if you have to sacrifice your heart and mind... Sacrifice what makes you "you"... — Mineru (Tears of the Kingdom)
↑ A spirit of lightning has taken the form of this giant dragon. Making its home in the Faron region, it's said to have served the Spring of Courage since ancient times. An old saying goes, "The dragon ascends to the heavens as the sun begins to set," but nobody has seen this in the current age. The electricity that coats its body makes it dangerous to get near, but Farosh bears no ill will toward people. — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild, British English version)
↑ フィローネ地方に住まう龍の姿をした雷の精霊で古来勇気の泉の使いと言われる『陽沈みし時天を舞う』という伝承が残るが現代で実際に見た者は少ない体は電気に包まれ近づくと危険だが人間に危害を加えることはないという — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild, Japanese version)
↑ 居住在费罗尼地区，外形像龙的雷电精灵。据说它自古以来就是勇气之泉的使者。 “日落时分在天上飞舞”，虽然留下这个传说，但现今目击到的人很少。它的身体被雷电包裹，一旦靠近十分危险。但据说它并不会加害于人类。 — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild, Simplified Chinese version)
↑ 居住在費羅尼地區，外型像龍的雷電精靈。自古以來便據傳是勇氣之泉的使者。雖有「日落之時，飛龍在天」的傳說流傳至今，但在現代真正目睹如此光景的人很少。祂的身體被雷電包覆，一旦靠近會陷入危險，但據說祂並不會加害於人。 — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild, Traditional Chinese version)
↑ Een bliksemgeest die de vorm van een draak heeft aangenomen en in de Faron-regio woont. Men zegt dat hij al sinds het begin der tijden de bewaker van de Bron der Moed is. Zijn lichaam wordt omhuld door elektriciteit, dus is het gevaarlijk om dichtbij te komen. Desondanks heeft Farosh volgens zeggen nog nooit een mens kwaad gedaan. — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild, Dutch version)
↑ Cet esprit de la foudre ayant l'apparence d'un dragon vit dans la région de Firone. On dit qu'autrefois, il était le gardien de la source du Courage. La légende dit : « Au coucher du soleil, il virevolte dans le ciel. » Mais de nos jours, nul n'a pu être témoin de ce spectacle. Son corps étant enveloppé d'électricité, il est dangereux de l'approcher, mais on dit qu'il n'attaque pas les humains. — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild, Canadian French version)
↑ Cet esprit de la foudre ayant l'apparence d'un dragon vit dans la région de Firone. On dit qu'autrefois, il était le gardien de la source du Courage. La légende dit : « Au coucher du soleil, il virevolte dans le ciel. » Mais de nos jours, très peu ont pu être témoins de ce spectacle. Son corps étant enveloppé d'électricité, il est dangereux de l'approcher, mais on dit qu'il n'attaque pas les humains. — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild, European French version)
↑ Die Verkörperung von Elektrizität in der Form eines Drachen, der über Phirone wacht. Seit Anbeginn der Zeit soll er der Quelle des Mutes dienen. Es heißt noch immer, der Drache steige „beim Untergang der Sonne in den Himmel auf“, aber dies hat lange niemand mehr gesehen. Elektrische Entladungen überziehen seinen Körper, doch soll Farodra anderen Lebewesen nie Schaden zufügen. — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild, German version)
↑ Uno spirito del fulmine che assume forma di drago e vive nelle Terre di Firone, dove protegge la fonte del coraggio sin dai tempi antichi. Un vecchio detto narra che il drago "sale in cielo quando il sole cala", ma nessuno è stato testimone di questo evento. Anche se Firodra non attacca mai le persone, avvicinarsi è pericoloso, perché il suo corpo emana potenti scariche elettriche. — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild, Italian version)
↑ 필로네 지방에 서식하는 용의 모습을 한 번개의 정령으로 옛부터 용기의 샘의 사자라 불린다 『태양이 질 때 하늘을 난다』는 전승이 남아있으나 요즘에는 그 모습을 목격한 자가 드물다 몸이 전기로 휩싸여 있어 가까이 가면 위험하지만 인간에게 해를 가하지는 않는다고 한다 — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild, Korean version)
↑ Este espírito fulmíneo assumiu a forma de um imenso dragão e habita a região de Faron. Dizem que serve à Fonte da Coragem desde tempos imemoriais. Segundo um velho ditado, "o dragão ascende aos céus quando o sol se põe", mas não há quem tenha testemunhado esse espetáculo nos dias de hoje. Apesar da eletricidade que reveste o seu corpo ser muito perigosa, Farosh não é uma ameaça. — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild, Brazilian Portuguese version)
↑ Дух молний, принявший обличье дракона. Он живет в регионе Фарон и с давних пор служит Источнику Храбрости. По легенде, он «взмывает в небеса, когда заходит солнце». Фарош полностью окутан электричеством, поэтому приближаться к нему опасно. Но говорят, он никогда не причиняет вреда людям. — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild, Russian version)
↑ Un espíritu del rayo que ha tomado forma de dragón y vive en la región de Farone. Cuenta la leyenda que es el guardián de la Fuente del Valor. Nadie ha podido comprobar que el dicho de "el dragón asciende al caer el sol" sea cierto. Su cuerpo está cubierto de electricidad y es peligroso acercarse, pero se dice que Farodra no odia a la gente. — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild, Latin American Spanish version)
↑ Un espíritu del rayo que ha tomado forma de dragón y vive en la región de Farone. Cuenta la leyenda que es el guardián de la Fuente del Valor. Nadie ha podido comprobar que el dicho de «el dragón asciende al caer el sol» sea cierto. Su cuerpo está cubierto de electricidad y es peligroso acercarse, pero se dice que Faren nunca daña a los humanos. — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild, European Spanish version)

[ALttP_Guide-1] The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past—Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 10 ^{(TAoLThe Adventure of Link)}

[TWW_Quill-2] When you arrived on the island, did you notice the raging dragon perched atop the mountain? — Quill (The Wind Waker HD)

[OoT_Game_Screen-3] 3.0 ^3.1 Subterranean Lava Dragon
Volvagia — Game Screen (Ocarina of Time)

[BotW_Book-4] Creating a Champion, Dark Horse Books, pg. 158

[TotK_Guide-5] The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom—The Complete Official Guide, Piggyback Interactive Limited, pg. 494

[TAoL_Book-6] In some places, Barba is called Volvagia (Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 146)

[OoA_Book-7] Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 208 ^{(OoAOracle of Ages)}

[ALBW_Book-8] Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 179 ^{(ALBWA Link Between Worlds)}

[BotW_Book_2-9] Creating a Champion, Dark Horse Books, pg. 413

[BotW_Book_3-10] Creating a Champion, Dark Horse Books, pg. 342

[TotK_Mineru-11] There are stories about the secret stones and a forbidden act called draconification. "To swallow a secret stone is to become an immortal dragon... "one blessed with eternal life." — Mineru (Tears of the Kingdom)

[TotK_Mineru_2-12] Yes. But there is still more to those tales... "To become an immortal dragon is to lose oneself." That is why it is forbidden. I thought maybe this could lead to a solution—some way to transcend time... But if you have to sacrifice your heart and mind... Sacrifice what makes you "you"... — Mineru (Tears of the Kingdom)

[nomenclature-ref-1-13] A spirit of lightning has taken the form of this giant dragon. Making its home in the Faron region, it's said to have served the Spring of Courage since ancient times. An old saying goes, "The dragon ascends to the heavens as the sun begins to set," but nobody has seen this in the current age. The electricity that coats its body makes it dangerous to get near, but Farosh bears no ill will toward people. — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild, British English version)

[nomenclature-ref-2-14] フィローネ地方に住まう龍の姿をした雷の精霊で古来勇気の泉の使いと言われる『陽沈みし時天を舞う』という伝承が残るが現代で実際に見た者は少ない体は電気に包まれ近づくと危険だが人間に危害を加えることはないという — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild, Japanese version)

[nomenclature-ref-3-15] 居住在费罗尼地区，外形像龙的雷电精灵。据说它自古以来就是勇气之泉的使者。 “日落时分在天上飞舞”，虽然留下这个传说，但现今目击到的人很少。它的身体被雷电包裹，一旦靠近十分危险。但据说它并不会加害于人类。 — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild, Simplified Chinese version)

[nomenclature-ref-4-16] 居住在費羅尼地區，外型像龍的雷電精靈。自古以來便據傳是勇氣之泉的使者。雖有「日落之時，飛龍在天」的傳說流傳至今，但在現代真正目睹如此光景的人很少。祂的身體被雷電包覆，一旦靠近會陷入危險，但據說祂並不會加害於人。 — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild, Traditional Chinese version)

[nomenclature-ref-5-17] Een bliksemgeest die de vorm van een draak heeft aangenomen en in de Faron-regio woont. Men zegt dat hij al sinds het begin der tijden de bewaker van de Bron der Moed is. Zijn lichaam wordt omhuld door elektriciteit, dus is het gevaarlijk om dichtbij te komen. Desondanks heeft Farosh volgens zeggen nog nooit een mens kwaad gedaan. — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild, Dutch version)

[nomenclature-ref-6-18] Cet esprit de la foudre ayant l'apparence d'un dragon vit dans la région de Firone. On dit qu'autrefois, il était le gardien de la source du Courage. La légende dit : « Au coucher du soleil, il virevolte dans le ciel. » Mais de nos jours, nul n'a pu être témoin de ce spectacle. Son corps étant enveloppé d'électricité, il est dangereux de l'approcher, mais on dit qu'il n'attaque pas les humains. — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild, Canadian French version)

[nomenclature-ref-7-19] Cet esprit de la foudre ayant l'apparence d'un dragon vit dans la région de Firone. On dit qu'autrefois, il était le gardien de la source du Courage. La légende dit : « Au coucher du soleil, il virevolte dans le ciel. » Mais de nos jours, très peu ont pu être témoins de ce spectacle. Son corps étant enveloppé d'électricité, il est dangereux de l'approcher, mais on dit qu'il n'attaque pas les humains. — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild, European French version)

[nomenclature-ref-8-20] Die Verkörperung von Elektrizität in der Form eines Drachen, der über Phirone wacht. Seit Anbeginn der Zeit soll er der Quelle des Mutes dienen. Es heißt noch immer, der Drache steige „beim Untergang der Sonne in den Himmel auf“, aber dies hat lange niemand mehr gesehen. Elektrische Entladungen überziehen seinen Körper, doch soll Farodra anderen Lebewesen nie Schaden zufügen. — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild, German version)

[nomenclature-ref-9-21] Uno spirito del fulmine che assume forma di drago e vive nelle Terre di Firone, dove protegge la fonte del coraggio sin dai tempi antichi. Un vecchio detto narra che il drago "sale in cielo quando il sole cala", ma nessuno è stato testimone di questo evento. Anche se Firodra non attacca mai le persone, avvicinarsi è pericoloso, perché il suo corpo emana potenti scariche elettriche. — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild, Italian version)

[nomenclature-ref-10-22] 필로네 지방에 서식하는 용의 모습을 한 번개의 정령으로 옛부터 용기의 샘의 사자라 불린다 『태양이 질 때 하늘을 난다』는 전승이 남아있으나 요즘에는 그 모습을 목격한 자가 드물다 몸이 전기로 휩싸여 있어 가까이 가면 위험하지만 인간에게 해를 가하지는 않는다고 한다 — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild, Korean version)

[nomenclature-ref-11-23] Este espírito fulmíneo assumiu a forma de um imenso dragão e habita a região de Faron. Dizem que serve à Fonte da Coragem desde tempos imemoriais. Segundo um velho ditado, "o dragão ascende aos céus quando o sol se põe", mas não há quem tenha testemunhado esse espetáculo nos dias de hoje. Apesar da eletricidade que reveste o seu corpo ser muito perigosa, Farosh não é uma ameaça. — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild, Brazilian Portuguese version)

[nomenclature-ref-12-24] Дух молний, принявший обличье дракона. Он живет в регионе Фарон и с давних пор служит Источнику Храбрости. По легенде, он «взмывает в небеса, когда заходит солнце». Фарош полностью окутан электричеством, поэтому приближаться к нему опасно. Но говорят, он никогда не причиняет вреда людям. — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild, Russian version)

[nomenclature-ref-13-25] Un espíritu del rayo que ha tomado forma de dragón y vive en la región de Farone. Cuenta la leyenda que es el guardián de la Fuente del Valor. Nadie ha podido comprobar que el dicho de "el dragón asciende al caer el sol" sea cierto. Su cuerpo está cubierto de electricidad y es peligroso acercarse, pero se dice que Farodra no odia a la gente. — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild, Latin American Spanish version)

[nomenclature-ref-14-26] Un espíritu del rayo que ha tomado forma de dragón y vive en la región de Farone. Cuenta la leyenda que es el guardián de la Fuente del Valor. Nadie ha podido comprobar que el dicho de «el dragón asciende al caer el sol» sea cierto. Su cuerpo está cubierto de electricidad y es peligroso acercarse, pero se dice que Faren nunca daña a los humanos. — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild, European Spanish version)

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