Dragonkind Guide

UNOFFICIAL DRAGONKIND FIELD GUIDE

Dragonkind Game Guide

Survive the Threshing. Find your dragon.

Explore dragon-color routes, player reports, and uncertain outcomes.

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A quick field note

What is Dragonkind?

Dragonkind is Rebecca Yarros’s free, browser-based interactive Threshing game in the world of Fourth Wing. Sign in with email, enter the Valley as a rider, and make choices through dangerous encounters with dragons and squadmates. A run can end in a bond or a death followed by a retry countdown. This guide maps player-reported routes, not guaranteed answers.

Dragonkind at a glance

06

dragon colors

30

color + tail combinations

135k

unique dragon names

THE COMMUNITY ATLAS

The Threshing route atlas

One shared route, all six dragon colors. Pick a color to illuminate its branches; select any marker to inspect the community evidence.

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Enter the Valley — The community route chart begins as you enter the valley. The chart is a shared player resource, not an official answer key.THE THRESHINGEnter the ValleyAlone — The supplied community diagram separates runs by whether you enter alone or with squadmates.SQUADAloneWith 1 squadmate — The supplied route diagram includes a one-squadmate branch before the first sighting.SQUADWith 1 squadmateWith 2 squadmates — The supplied route diagram includes a two-squadmate branch before the first sighting.SQUADWith 2 squadmatesFirst Dragon Sighting — The community chart advises lowering your eyes. A separate branch warns that meeting a dragon’s gaze can end the run.LOWER YOUR EYESFirst Dragon SightingMeet its gaze — The supplied diagram marks meeting the dragon’s gaze as an incineration outcome.REPORTED DEATHMeet its gazeInvestigate the scream — One route follows the scream. Charging in is shown separately as a reported combat death.CHOICEInvestigate the screamKeep walking — The chart shows continuing onward as an alternative to investigating the scream.CHOICEKeep walkingKilled in combat — The route diagram marks charging into the scene as a combat death.REPORTED DEATHKilled in combatWalk for an hour — After the shared opening, the chart leads to a forest fork where the route splits toward the tallest tree or valley center.FOREST FORKWalk for an hourClimb the tallest tree — The tree branch leads to two Green dragons, a Red dragon below, or a chance to follow a shadow.FOREST PATHClimb the tallest treeContinue to valley center — The valley-center branch leads to the “Is your dragon?” choice or the meadow.VALLEY PATHContinue to valley centerDescend slowly — The supplied diagram connects a slow descent to the two-Green encounter.CHOICEDescend slowlyDescend quickly — The supplied diagram connects a quick descent to a Red dragon below you.CHOICEDescend quicklyFollow the shadow — Community sources describe this option as luck-based; it may not appear on every run.LUCK-BASEDFollow the shadowIs it your dragon? — The community chart separates the Red bonding branch from the meadow branch at this choice.CHOICEIs it your dragon?Not yours → Meadow — The chart sends the “not yours” choice to the meadow, where different dragon colors have been reported.CHOICENot yours → MeadowTwo Greens — Players describe two Greens with different cues. Reports disagree about which one to face and whether the encounter ends in a bond or a strike.SCENETwo GreensRed below you — The supplied diagram shows the Red-below branch ending in an incineration result.SCENERed below youBlue appears — The shadow route is associated with a Blue encounter and a reported rare Black branch.LUCK-BASEDBlue appearsContinue · touch talon — The community chart lists continuing the approach and touching the talon before the reported Red bond.REPORTED CHOICEContinue · touch talonOrange encounter — Community players report different outcomes after responding boldly to an Orange dragon.SCENEOrange encounterBrown appears — The community chart lists Brown among the dragons encountered in the meadow.SCENEBrown appearsBlue in the meadow — A Blue outcome is listed as a possible meadow result in the supplied community diagram.SINGLE REPORTBlue in the meadowGreen bond — Some players report bonding after choosing one of the two Greens; other players report being struck or killed.REPORTED OUTCOMEGreen bondOrange bond — The supplied route diagram lists Orange as an outcome after the two-Green scene.REPORTED OUTCOMEOrange bondBrown bond — The supplied route diagram lists Brown as an outcome after the two-Green scene.REPORTED OUTCOMEBrown bondIncinerated — The route diagram shows this as the outcome of the Red-below branch.REPORTED DEATHIncineratedBlue bond — Community sources describe a Blue bond on the shadow route; the encounter may depend on chance.REPORTED OUTCOMEBlue bond★ Rare Black — Players describe Black as a rare branch after the shadow route. It is not guaranteed to appear.LUCK-BASED★ Rare BlackRed bond — The community chart maps this valley-center branch to a Red bond. Independent player submissions can help verify it.COMMUNITY-MAPPEDRed bondRoar back — Players report shouting or roaring back at an Orange. Some describe bonding; others report being burned.PLAYER CHOICERoar backOrange bond — Several players in the supplied discussion say roaring back worked for them.SOME PLAYERSOrange bondBurned — Other players describe being burned after a similar response, so the outcome is not settled.CONFLICTING REPORTBurnedMount the tail — The community chart lists mounting the Brown dragon’s tail before the reported bond.PLAYER CHOICEMount the tailBrown bond — The community route chart records this as a Brown bonding route; direct independent reports are still useful.COMMUNITY-MAPPEDBrown bond
Community-mapped routePlayer reportLuck-based branchReported death

SELECTED SCENE

Enter the Valley

The community route chart begins as you enter the valley. The chart is a shared player resource, not an official answer key.

Source: Community route chart

Pending verificationCommunity-mapped route

Routes combine community-collected material and player reports. Conflicting outcomes remain visible.

All colors · THE COMMUNITY ATLAS

Route notes & player reports

Each report keeps its source and evidence status. A community summary is not an official answer.

Pending verification
Community-compiledPartial runConflicting reports
Orange

Scene
Orange encounter
Choice
Roared back
Reported result
Reported bonding on the first try; the full preceding route was not included.

Source: User-provided Facebook discussion excerpt

Community-compiledPartial runConflicting reports
Orange

Scene
Orange encounter
Choice
Roared back
Reported result
Other players report being burned after roaring back. The outcomes conflict.

Source: User-provided Facebook discussion excerpt

Community-compiledPartial runConflicting reports
Green

Scene
Two Greens
Choice
Turned to the left dragon and lowered their eyes
Reported result
A player reports bonding on the first try.

Source: Player discussion excerptView source

Community-compiledPartial runConflicting reports
Green

Scene
Two Greens
Choice
Players describe turning toward different sides
Reported result
One reply reports a tail strike; another describes a lunge and a neck/shoulder injury. These are separate observations.

Source: Player discussion excerptView source

Community-compiled
Red

Scene
Valley center → Red bonding scene
Choice
Continue approach, then touch the talon
Reported result
Community summaries list this as a Red-bond route. This is not an official answer key.

Source: Community-compiled route map

Community-compiled
Brown

Scene
Meadow → Brown
Choice
Mount the tail and throw your weight
Reported result
Community chart summary; waiting for direct reports on this site.

Source: Community-compiled route map

Community-compiled
Blue

Scene
Tallest tree → shadow option
Choice
Follow the shadow if the option appears
Reported result
Community sources describe the option and Blue encounter as luck-based.

Source: Community-compiled route map

Community-compiled
Black

Scene
Shadow route → Blue encounter → Black branch
Choice
Continue if the Black encounter appears
Reported result
Community reports describe this as a rare, luck-based path.

Source: Community-compiled route map

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FIELD MANUAL · QUICK ANSWERS

Dragonkind game guide: the essentials

New to Dragonkind? Start with the beginner walkthrough, then use the color and tail guide to read your result card.

Official game details and player observations

01

How to play Dragonkind

Email sign-in, Valley choices, death, and retries.

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Dragon colors & tail types

Six colors, result-card tails, and unverified approach notes.

What is the Dragonkind game?

Dragonkind is Rebecca Yarros’s free, browser-based interactive Threshing adventure in the world of Fourth Wing. You enter the Valley as a rider and make choices that shape your encounters.

How do I play Dragonkind?

Sign in with your email, enter the one-time code, receive your Wing, Section, and Squad assignment, then step into the Threshing Valley and make choices scene by scene.

Is Dragonkind free to play?

Yes. The browser game uses email sign-in; the official entry flow does not ask for payment.

Why didn’t my Dragonkind login code arrive?

The official FAQ says codes are sent in batches. Check spam, wait a little, then request another code. A regular inbox may work better than a disposable address.

Can I try again after dying in Threshing?

Yes. The official FAQ says you can try again after a few hours and keep trying until you bond with a dragon; it does not set an attempt limit.

How long is the Dragonkind retry wait?

Rebecca Yarros has described a four-hour retry timer, while her FAQ says you can return after a few hours. Follow the countdown shown in your Rotunda for the current run.

Can I choose which dragon bonds with me?

Your choices shape which scenes you reach, but there is no published answer key that guarantees a color. Player reports also include chance-based branches and conflicting outcomes.

Is there a correct route or a shouting trick?

No official choice map guarantees a bond. Players have reported both bonding and being burned after bold replies, so treat shouting tips as unverified observations.

How do I get a Black dragon in Dragonkind?

The community map links a possible Black branch to the luck-based shadow option after climbing the tallest tree. It is a reported route, not a guaranteed method or published drop rate.

How should I approach each dragon color?

Community notes suggest lowering your eyes for Green, avoiding a Red’s gaze, withdrawing from Blue, and not showing fear to Brown. Orange reports vary, and Black dragons choose for themselves. None of these notes is a confirmed scoring rule.

Are dragon tails locked to one color?

No. Rebecca Yarros says all dragon colors and tail types are possible. The game has six colors and 30 color-and-tail combinations.

What appears on a Dragonkind result card?

Player-shared cards show details such as the dragon’s name, color, tail type, age, sex, and lineage. Use your own card as the source when recording a result.

What is the Rotunda button for?

It is an in-game control shown after your assignment. This guide does not map every Rotunda screen; use the countdown displayed there when you are waiting to retry.

Are Gold, Irid, or Feathertail standard dragon results?

Do not assume Gold or Irid unless your own result card shows it. Feathertail is associated with a juvenile stage, not a seventh dragon color.

Does bonding give me a relic or a signet?

The result documented here is a digital dragon card. Signets have been announced as a planned Dragonkind feature, but their assignment mechanics are not established in the materials we have.

Rebecca Yarros’s official FAQOfficial Dragonkind game

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