Dragonfly

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Dragonflies are a recurring species in The Legend of Zelda series.[1][2][3][4][name references needed]

Characteristics

Majora's Mask

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Tatl says:

Isn't that a Dragonfly? As long as you stay away from its tail, it's no big danger.

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



Main article: Golden Dragonfly

Skyward Sword

Main article: Gerudo Dragonfly

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
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

MaterialDescriptionValueAdditional 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

A Dragonfly in Zelda's Adventure
A Dragonfly in 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

TMC Forest Minish Artwork.png Names in Other Regions TMC Jabber Nut Sprite.png
Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese ドラゴンフライ Dragonfly
French-speaking countries French Draco-lule
Germany German Drachenlibelle Dragonfly
Spain SpanishEU Dragonfly
Latin America SpanishLA Libélula (MM3D)

References

  1. Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 175 (MM | MM3D)
  2. Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 124 (SS)
  3. "When I grow up, I wanna travel the world and meet some real dragonflies!" — Gleema (Breath of the Wild)
  4. "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)
  5. "Well, this is her birthday wish... I didn't have a choice." — Jana (Breath of the Wild)
  6. "Bring me a warm darner, cold darner, and electric darner, please." — Jana (Breath of the Wild)
  7. "BAH! I CAN'T DO THIS! Please give them to her...just...give them to Gleema yourself!" — Jana (Breath of the Wild)