Dragon Racing
Dragon racing consists of flying your pet dragon through multiple rings towards the finish line, including avoiding stationary and animated obstacles.
To start a dragon race, stand next to the race leader-board sign, with your dragon and dragon treats equipped, then feed your dragon a treat.
NOTE: you will want to ensure that you are centered in your play-space before starting the race.
You will then be placed at the start of the race, behind your dragon. Look at your dragon again to begin the race. To exit the race, press the Menu button.
Your dragon can only fly for so long (approximately 10 seconds) without going through a ring. Each ring gives your dragon extra endurance to fly longer. This is represented by the wind streaks off the dragon wings.
Gold rings will decrease your time by 5 seconds. Rings with wind tunnels will speed up your dragon temporarily.
As you get more experienced at racing, you can try alternate routes, as well as your own, to get a faster time.
Contents
Dragon Races by Region
Highsteppe City
The Beginning: The first Dragon Race of the game, this race is a simple circle with no twisted paths or choices. Located right next to Sicilus, the Dragon Race Missions vendor, in lower Highsteppe. Don't be discouraged by seeing seemingly impossible times - these are basically a list of players who have glitched the mechanic rather than performing the race as intended.
Second Chance: The second race of the game, this race introduces the necessity to make tough choices and deal with obstacles. It is one of the most difficult races to achieve full marks. This is located above and around the Dragon Shop near Sicilus.
Dungeons
Highsteppe
Mouse Trap: This dragon race is a maze, where one wrong turn can lead you to a dead end. Familiarize yourself with the layout by looking up from underneath it, and don't be afraid to liberally apply the brakes (pull back on your controller's thumbstick) to make those sharp turns. This race is located just outside of Highsteppe, along the Southwest entrance, near Randel. Nearest teleport is Trader's Road.
Racing Ruins: This dragon race seems fairly simplistic at first, but includes several moving mechanics that need to be dodged and large sections of the race that must be skipped to achieve a full score. Located near the Kingsport Graveyard, the closes teleport is Rope Bridge.
Sky High: This dragon race takes you through rocky tunnels and above the Highsteppe zone. It is a fairly simple race, with only a few surprise mechanics and the occasional split choice. It is located directly opposite the Rope Bridge teleport, right next to the bridge itself.
Flooded Rainforest
Swamp Smash: This dragon race is perhaps one of the more difficult to complete, with several moving parts and very sharp turns. Watch out for the timing on the two rocks and be prepared to pull the brakes inside the tunnels. It is located North of Nomad's Hut, which is also conveniently the nearest teleport location.
Swamp Monsters: Sicilus loves to fish, particularly in the Flooded Rainforest. She and the monstrous fish she's trying to catch are the main obstacles in this course. Dive down fast and don't get hit! This race is located in the Wagon Graveyard (also the nearest teleport location).
