There are two types of dragons in the Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom: the super murderous vicious kind and the passive, kind-hearted, and peaceful kind. Of course, you’ll be more inclined to like the dragons who peacefully drift through Hyrule’s skies and into the Depths more than you would the ones that would rather see Link become their next chew toy, and that’s very reasonable.
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Why be fried like fry when you could be coasting around Hyrule, and even the Depths while you hitch a ride on the head of Naydra? It’s a surprisingly relaxing experience, though it’s certainly one that requires a lot of patience because these dragons are not in a hurry to go anywhere.
8Thunder Gleeok
The Thunder Gleeok is not only the worst of the Gleeoks, it’s the worst of the dragons, period. And it’s not because the Thunder Gleeok’s design is lacking, in fact, it’s very cool and intimidating - no, the Thunder Gleeok is the worst because it’s the most annoying of the Gleeoks to fight.
Every time you get hit by one of its electrocution attacks you get knocked backed and shocked, meaning that you lose your weapons and have to go pick them up again, plus, reorienting yourself during a fight over and over again is just incredibly annoying.
If you prepped properly with shock-resistant gear and had it upgraded enough to provide a decent amount of protection then sure, you’d probably have a much easier time during the fight, but before that? The Thunder Gleeok is the worst, and they can go sit in The Depths until the end of time.
7Frost Gleeok
The Frost Gleeok is the second worst of the bunch, specifically because its freezing ray breath impairs you, and if you can’t break out of that ice shell fast enough then you’re as good as dead. However, due to their existence in snowy regions, they’re fairly easy to avoid and chances that you’ll accidentally run into one are low.
If you do come across one you should be able to get out of the way or hide fairly easily. However, it’s easy to pick out its weaknesses (fire), and getting access toFire Fruitis even easier.
So long as you don’t get caught in its breath trap, the Frost Gleeok isn’t nearly as threatening or annoying as the Thunder Gleeok.
6Fire Gleeok
Unlike the other Gleeoks, the Fire Gleeok will not impair you with any of its attacks which means that it’s significantly easier to fight so long as you haveenough arrows, Ice Fruit, or Frozen Chuchu Jelly to fusein your inventory.
Of course, just because it doesn’t impair you with its attacks doesn’t mean that they’re not powerful and the lingering damage from the fire can be the make-or-break in a fight against them.
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Even if you’re wearing theFlamebreaker Armoryou can still catch on fire, so you’re probably better off wearing the Desert Voe set and trying to upgrade it as much as you can, so the heat isn’t a problem during your fight.
5King Gleeok
Does the King Gleeok have two annoying heads? Yes, yes he does. Do you have to have almost every fruit available to fuse to your arrows, so you even have a chance to take him down? Yes, you do.
The King Gleeok is, in every sense of the word, the perfect final boss fight if you’ve gone through every single Gleeok. Each one of them has prepared you for this moment and now that you have crushed each elemental Gleeok underneath your boot you are ready to take on this final challenge.
Not only is it a challenge to reach this Gleeok, but there’s really nowhere that you can duck and hide on its island. This is your final stand-off and the only thing that stands between you and victory are three dastardly heads.
While the King Gleeok is harder than the rest and arguably more annoying than its lesser counterparts it’s still better than the others simply because every other Gleeok fight has led to this point and this moment…just verify you have a great amor set before you go in.
4Dinraal
Dinraal would be an incredibly sweet and beautiful dragon were you not roasted alive every time you moved within poking distance. Although you’re able to ride on Dinraal you are playing a much more dangerous game when you do, especially if you’re trying to go for an extended period of time.
Even with the Flamebreaker chest piece you’re able to pick up in Goron City you will not be immune to catching on fire and slowly losing your health. That makes it hard to marvel at the world and the path that she takes through the air.
At the very least, though, you can enjoy her presence from a safe and comfortable distance away, marveling at the sight of her body glowing like the embers left after a bonfire and beautifully curved horns that are all too tempting to get close to.
3Farosh
Farosh is, arguably, one of the most frustrating roaming dragons to hunt down as she drifts through the southern part of the map through areas that you likely don’t visit very often. However, once you find her, there is little that can compare to the awe at her arrival and if you prepare properly, with shock-resistant gear you may perch on top of Farosh’s head safely.
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There’s a small chance you could get electrocuted if you stick around too long, considering Farosh is regularly struck with lightning, but you might as well risk it. Farosh is a beautiful electric dragon, with a unique horn jutting out of her forehead, almost like a lightning rod, and glowing with the vibrant voltage that frequently races through and off her body.
2Naydra
Riding on Naydra is a surprisingly beautiful experience as she drifts from Mount Lanayru over toward Kakariko Village. Although you might get frozen while you sit on her head as long as you have Cold Resistant gear she’s mostly harmless.
The music that accompanies the presence of the dragons is exceptionally fitting for Naydra because, while you sit on her head or her back, you may’t help but want to chill out for a minute and be in awe of the world around you. A crown of ice tops her head, and she glows with a vibrant blue light as ice and frost run through her veins.
Yet, instead of having a chilly and generally unlikable demeanor, Naydra is an inviting and calming presence. Plus, considering that she’s not stuck in a perpetual storm like Farosh, or constantly setting you aflame like Dinraal, she’s certainly the best option of the original three dragons.
1The Light Dragon
There’s a chance you can die while riding the other passive dragons and however big or small that chance is varies on the dragon. With the Light Dragon, however, there’s no chance of death, but that safety comes with a price.
Because the Light Dragon circles around the entirety of Hyrule, mainly sticking to the outer edges, she is incredibly difficult to intentionally find, and reaching her only becomes harder after you pass a specific point in the main quest.
Regardless, because she’s safe to ride on, you really should take some time in the early game to farm her scales, horn shards, and other body parts, so you may upgrade theChampion’s Leatherslater on andyou can sell them for a lot of rupees.
And in the meantime, while you’re hitching a ride on the top of her head, you can enjoy the ride throughout the entirety of Hyrule, taking in the sights and sounds, and occasionally dropping off, so you can grab a new Skyview Tower.
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