Farosh, Naydra & Dinraal are ancient spirit dragons in Zelda Breath Of The Wild (BotW). Learn about dragons, map locations, farming paths, spawn times, fangs, horn and scales uses.
Table of Contents
- Farosh
- Naydra
- Dinraal
How To Find & Get Dragons
Clear A Shrine Quest To See Naydra
Out of the three dragons, you must complete the Shrine Quest to start fly over Hyrule to get to Naydra in Mount Lanayru. First, head to Spring of Wisdom in Mount Lanayru to complete "The Spring of Wisdom" event.
Equip With Bow And Arrows
To gather materials from each dragon, it's crucial to have a bow and arrows. To ensure precise aiming, it's advisable to opt for long-range bow with the arrows.
| Long Distance Bow | ||
|---|---|---|
 Swallow Bow |  Falcon Bow |  Golden Bow |
 Phrenic Bow |  Duplex Bow |  Ancient Bow |
Prepare Wood And Fire Weapons
If you're planning to replay Breath of the Wild, it's vital to have materials on hand to light fires and advance through the game. Make sure to bring a bundle of firewood and a weapon with fire elemental properties, as they can be helpful in various situations. This way, you'll always be prepared for whatever challenges lie ahead.
Collect The Materials Together At The End
When each enemy drops its materials, they fall to the ground in the field. As long as you don't go far away or use warp, the materials will remain in that spot. You can collect everything at once after spending some time by the campfire.
Equip ire, Ice And Lighting Weapons
Each dragon is protected by orbs of elemental power, bearing the mark of its own attribute. But make no mistake, for touching these orbs may deal damage and afflict the unwary with status ailments. Those who set out to vanquish these dragons would be wise to equip gears that provides immunity to these effects.
| Equipment | Effect | Countermeasure Against |
|---|---|---|
| Fireproof Armor | Fire immunity with a set of equipment upgraded to level 2 | Dinraal |
| Rito Gear | Freeze immunity with a set of equipment upgraded to level 2 | Naydra |
| Thunder Helm | Unshockable | Farosh |
Farosh Walkthrough Strategy
Appearance Location
How To Farm And Get Materials
| Order | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Warp to Shoda Sah Shrine |
| 2 | Climb the waterfall with Zora clothing |
| 3 | Climb up and make a bonfire under the tree on the left. |
| 4 | Pass the time until morning. |
| 5 | Farosh emerges from the nearby lake |
| 6 | Shoot a bow while riding an updraft |
| 7 | Repeat Step 4 |
| 8 | Once you have gathered the necessary quantity, simply collect them to finish the quest objective. |
| Dropped Materials | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Farosh's Scale |  Farosh's Claw |  Shard of Farosh's Horn |  Shard of Farosh's Fang |
Naydra Walkthrough Strategy
Appearance Location
From Jitan Sa'mi Shrine to the northeast offshore
To find Naydra, the dragon spirit, head to the northeast of the Spring of Wisdom in Mount Lanayru around 5-6 AM, near Winter Island. The Jitan Sa'mi Shrine serves as the closest warp point, making it a convenient starting location for your journey.
Pass Some Time Until 5 to 6 AM
Naydra passes around 5 to 6 AM at the location indicated in the map above. You can pass some time until 5 AM near a bonfire somewhere and warp to Jitan Sa'mi Shrine → its area of appearance.
How To Farm & Collect Materials
Farming Method 1
| Order | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Travel to Myahm Agana Shrine |
| 2 | Create a bonfire and pass some time until 5 AM in the morning |
| 3 | Warp to Jitan Sa'mi Shrine |
| 4 | Move to the location where it appears. |
| 5 | Using your bow, shoot arrows to Naydra and collect its materials. |
| 6 | Repeat Step 1 |
Here's a handy trick if you're looking to use the campfire on Link's left from the warp at Myahm Agana Shrine (Hateno Village). Be prepared for warping multiple times to gather what you need, but the upside is that all you'll need is a trusty bow and some arrows!
Farming Method 2
| Order | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Use the bonfire to pass the time until 5 AM in the morning |
| 2 | Warp to Jitan Sa'mi Shrine |
| 3 | Travel to the appearance location |
| 4 | Attack the weak part of Naydra with your bow and arrows |
| 5 | Set off to Wintre Island |
| 6 | Create a bonfire and wait until 5 AM in the morning. |
| 7 | Wait for Naydra to pass by around 6:00 AM |
| 8 | focus your attacks on Naydra's weak part while using the updrafts |
| 9 | Repeat Step 6 |
| 10 | When the materials accumulate, gather them to complete the task. |
*If you use this method and it starts raining, you won't be able to make a bonfire.
A way to gather materials on Winter Island without warping by using a bonfire. There is also a raft nearby that can be used to collect materials that fall into the water, but some preparation is necessary, such as having a flame weapon or Korok Leaves.
| Dropped Materials | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Naydra's Scale |  Naydra's Claw |  Shard of Naydra's Horn |  Shard of Naydra's Fang |
Dinraal Walkthrough Strategy
Appearance Location
How To Farm And Get Materials
| Order | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Warp to Hebra Tower |
| 2 | Make sure to land around the middle of the cliff in the Kakariko Gorge |
| 3 | Set up a campfire and rest for the night |
| 4 | Wait for Dinraal to approach |
| 5 | Attack with Bow arrows on the upswing |
| 6 | Return to the fire place and repeat Step 3 |
| 7 | Collect the materials and the quest objective will be completed. |
| Dropped Materials | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Dinraal's Scale |  Dinraal's Claw |  Shard of Dinraal's Horn |  Shard of Dinraal's Fang |
BoTW Useful Guides and Articles
Useful Articles For Early Game
| Points Of No Return | |
| Dragon Guide | Cold and Heat Resistance |
| Shock Resistance | Weather Guide |
| Tips and Tricks | |
| Shield Surf Guide | Paraglider Guide |
| How To Save Game | Combat Guide |
| Revive Your Horse Guide | How To Buy A House |
| Control Settings | How To Get Dragon Materials |
