Dragonfly
Dragonflies are a recurring species in The Legend of Zelda series.[1][2][3][4][name references needed]
Characteristics
Majora's Mask
Dragonflies appear in the Southern Swamp. They possess electric tails that can electrocute Link and pose as threats that make flying with a Deku Flower difficult. They can be defeated with any weapon, but are especially vulnerable to projectile weapons, such as the Hero's Bow and Deku Link's Bubble Blast.
Twilight Princess
Skyward Sword
Gerudo Dragonflies are used by residents of Skyloft to Upgrade their Potions.
Breath of the Wild
Three varieties of Dragonflies appear in Breath of the Wild: Cold Darners, Electric Darners, and Warm Darners. Cold Darners appear in frigid areas, and can be Cooked into Elixirs to provide Heat Resistance. Similarly, Electric Darners can be found in the Rain, and can be made into Elixirs granting Shock Resistance. Warm Darners can be found in warm environments and grant Cold Resistance when Cooked.
The Side Quest "Little Sister's Big Request" requires Link to gather each type of Dragonfly for Jana as Gleema's birthday present.[5][6] However, Jana will become disgusted by the Dragonflies and asks Link to deliver them in her stead.[7] Jana will give Link a Silver Rupee upon completing this quest.
List of Dragonflies
| Material | |
|---|---|
| Description | This dragonfly prefers the cool shade of trees to the warmth of the sun. Its wings disperse heat from its body, which can be cooked into a heat-resistant elixir. |
| Value |
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| Additional uses | Can make elixirs that raise heat resistance |
| Material | |
| Description | This dragonfly has a special organ that causes it to sweat profusely. Cook it with monster parts for an elixir that will raise your core temperatures so you can resist the cold. |
| Value |
|
| Additional uses | Can make elixirs that raise cold resistance |
| Material | |
| Description | This rare dragonfly only appears in the rain. Its wings direct electricity away from its body. Cook it with monster parts for an electricity-resistant elixir. |
| Value |
|
| Additional uses | Can make elixirs that raise shock resistance |
| Material | Description | Value | Additional uses |
|---|---|---|---|
This dragonfly prefers the cool shade of trees to the warmth of the sun. Its wings disperse heat from its body, which can be cooked into a heat-resistant elixir. |
| Can make elixirs that raise heat resistance | |
This dragonfly has a special organ that causes it to sweat profusely. Cook it with monster parts for an elixir that will raise your core temperatures so you can resist the cold. |
| Can make elixirs that raise cold resistance | |
This rare dragonfly only appears in the rain. Its wings direct electricity away from its body. Cook it with monster parts for an electricity-resistant elixir. |
| Can make elixirs that raise shock resistance |
Tears of the Kingdom
Other Appearances
Zelda's Adventure
In Zelda's Adventure, Dragonflies appear as enemies. Their appearance is more closely based on their real world namesake. They are rather weak and can be easily defeated by any of Zelda's weapons. They also have a high tendency of dropping Hearts when defeated. Dragonflies are first encountered in the Shrine of Air, but later also appear in the Vision Henge when Malmord combusts into a swarm of Dragonflies after being struck. These Dragonflies are notably the only enemies in the Vision Henge that will drop Hearts.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
Nomenclature
 Names in Other Regions 
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|---|---|---|---|
| Language | Name | Meaning | |
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Japanese | ドラゴンフライ | Dragonfly |
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French | Draco-lule | |
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German | Drachenlibelle | Dragonfly |
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SpanishEU | Dragonfly | |
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SpanishLA | Libélula (MM3D) | |
References
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 175 (MM | MM3D)
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 124 (SS)
- ↑ "When I grow up, I wanna travel the world and meet some real dragonflies!" — Gleema (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Om de twee blokken te verwijderen die de toegang naar het westen blokkeren, moet Zelda eerst alle vier de Dragonflies doden." (To remove the two blocks blocking the way west, Zelda must first kill all four Dragonflies.) (CD Interactief vol. 3 no. 12, HUB Uitgevers, December 1996, pg. 41)
- ↑ "Well, this is her birthday wish... I didn't have a choice." — Jana (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Bring me a warm darner, cold darner, and electric darner, please." — Jana (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "BAH! I CAN'T DO THIS! Please give them to her...just...give them to Gleema yourself!" — Jana (Breath of the Wild)