Dragon
Dragons are a recurring species in The Legend of Zelda series.(ALttPA Link to the Past | OoTOcarina of Time | BotWBreath of the Wild | TotKTears of the Kingdom) [1][2][3][4][name references needed] Dragons go unnamed in Oracle of Ages.
Characteristics
The Legend of Zelda
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
Barba, also known as Volvagia,[5] is the Boss of Three-Eye Rock Palace, and acts as a guardian of the Statue within it.
Ocarina of Time
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.[2]
Oracle of Seasons
Aquamentus returns as a boss enemy in Oracle of Seasons.
Oracle of Ages
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.[6]
The Wind Waker
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
Gleerok is a lava dragon that serves as the boss of the second dungeon.
Twilight Princess
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
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.[7]
Breath of the Wild
The three Dragons in Breath of the Wild are invincible and appear in various places throughout Hyrule Kingdom. 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.[8] Many Dragon Statues decorate Zonai Ruins, which were used by them to represent the Triforce of Courage.[9]
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.[10] However, this destroys the being's sense of self, and this process is thought to be irreversible.[11]
Echoes of Wisdom
Nomenclature
 Names in Other Regions  | ||
|---|---|---|
| Language | Names | |
 Dutch | Draak | |
 German | Drachen | |
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References
- ↑ The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past—Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 10 (TAoLThe Adventure of Link)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1
Subterranean Lava Dragon
— Game Screen (Ocarina of Time)
Volvagia - ↑ 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)