Light Dragon
The Light Dragon is a recurring character in The Legend of Zelda series.(TotKTears of the Kingdom | AoIAge of Imprisonment)[3][4]
Biography
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The Light Dragon is a Dragon Spirit known for flying in the upper areas of the Sky.[1] It is the form that Zelda takes after swallowing her Secret Stone of Time and undergoing the process of draconification, losing her mind and sense of self in the process.[5][6] She does this in order to infuse the Master Sword with her Light powers and restore it back to its former glory, all so that Link can reclaim it in the future.[2][7] Upon her transformation, she shed 11 Dragon's Tears that landed throughout Hyrule. Ancient Hyruleans were able to view Zelda's Memories by interacting with these Tears, and they drew the Geoglyphs surrounding them.[8] As she flies, the Light Dragon passes over each of these Geoglyphs in chronological order.
Several Dragon Parts can be obtained from the Light Dragon. Shards of Light Dragons Spike can be found along her back, while Light Dragon's Scales, Light Dragon's Talon, Shards of Light Dragon's Fang, and Light Dragon's Horns can be obtained from striking various spots of her body. All of these Materials grant Link a healing effect when they are Fused to his Weapon or Shield.[9][10][11][12][13]
The Light Dragon can first be seen after Link Skydives from the Room of Awakening for the first time. As Link explores the Great Sky Island, the Light Dragon repeatedly flies back and forth behind the Temple of Time. After the Decayed Master Sword disappears when Link places it into the Light above the Altar, the Light Dragon flies through the clouds and reveals Hyrule below.[14]
Once Link has viewed all 11 of Zelda's Memories from the Dragon's Tears as part of the Main Quest "The Dragon's Tears", the Light Dragon will appear and shed a 12th Tear on Rist Peninsula.[15] This Dragon's Tear allows Link to witness "Tears of the Dragon", wherein he can see Zelda's transformation into the Light Dragon.[2][16] Following this, the Light Dragon roars above Link, and he watches as she flies away.
The Master Sword is located on top of the Light Dragon's head, where it is tangled in her fur. During the Main Quest "Recovering the Hero's Sword", the Map will track the Master Sword's location with a Marker as the Light Dragon moves.[17] She will also begin flying lower in the Sky once this Main Quest begins, making it easier for Link to reach her. If Link attempts to pull the Master Sword from her head, she will suddenly roar and begin flying erratically. To avoid falling off, Link needs at least two Stamina Wheels. Once he successfully holds on, the Light Dragon will take Link higher into the Sky. The fur holding the Master Sword in place recedes, and Link is able to claim it once again.[18] Afterwards, Link jumps from the Light Dragon's back as she flies past the Temple of Time.
After Demon King Ganondorf turns into the Demon Dragon, the Light Dragon rushes to confront him in the Sky above Hyrule Castle. When Link falls from the Demon Dragon's jaws, she swoops downward to catch him. During the battle, she carries Link high into the air in order for him to land on the Demon Dragon's body. Whenever Link is knocked from the Demon Dragon's body, the Light Dragon will fly toward him so she can bring him upward again. If Link falls too close to the ground, she will intercept him and return to a higher elevation.
At the conclusion of the battle, Link finds himself floating above the Light Dragon. The Spirits of Rauru and Sonia appear behind him, and they channel their powers of Light and Time through him and his Right Arm. This causes Zelda to return to her Hylian form with her Secret Stone hanging from her neck, undoing the process of draconification.[19]
Other Appearances
Age of Imprisonment
The Light Dragon briefly appears during the Movie "Beneath the Light Dragon's Sky", which plays once the Scenario "A Clash of Constructs" has been completed. In it, she can be seen flying through the Sky.
At the end of the alternative Credits that are unlocked after completing "Toward the Future", a drawing by Lenalia can be seen, which depicts the Light Dragon flying upward.
Nomenclature
 Names in Other Regions  | ||
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| Language | Names | Meanings |
 JapanJapanese | 白龍 (Hakuryū) | |
 The People's Republic of ChinaChineseSISimplified | 白龙 (Báilóng) | |
 The Republic of China The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China The Macao Special Administrative Region of ChinaChineseTRTraditional | 白龍 (Báilóng) | |
 The Kingdom of the NetherlandsDutch | Lichtdraak[20] | Same as English. |
 CanadaFrenchCACanadian | Dragon blanc | White Dragon |
 The French RepublicFrenchEUEuropean | Dragon blanc[21] | White Dragon |
 The Federal Republic of GermanyGerman | Weißdrache | White Dragon |
 The Italian RepublicItalian | Drago eburneo | |
 The Republic of KoreaKorean | 백룡 (Baengnyong) | |
 Latin AmericaSpanishLALatin American | Dragón blanco[22] | White dragon |
 The Kingdom of SpainSpanishEUEuropean | Dragón blanco[23] | White dragon |
| This table was generated from Zelda Wiki's translation data. | ||
Gallery
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The Mural depicting the Light Dragon's transformation -
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The Master Sword on the Light Dragon's head -
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The Light Dragon leaving Link at the Temple of Time -
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The Light Dragon facing the Demon Dragon -
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The Light Dragon being restored -
Age of Imprisonment
Lenalia's drawing of the Light Dragon
See Also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1
A spirit has taken the form of this giant dragon inhabiting the upper reaches of the skies. It is named for its shining golden mane and gleaming scales. It looks divine as it soars through the sky, giving off a soft glow, and its presence is comforting somehow.
— Hyrule Compendium (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2
After leaving the Purah Pad in Mineru's care, Zelda swallows the secret stone, holding a hope for Link's future in her heart. As bright light washes over her, Zelda transforms into the Light Dragon, roaring as she ascends into the sky. Tears fall from her eyes and rain from the heavens as the Light Dragon vanishes into an expanse of clouds.
— Adventure Log (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
Light Dragon
— Hyrule Compendium (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
Beneath the Light Dragon's Sky
— Story (Age of Imprisonment) - ↑
There are stories about the secret stones and a forbidden act called draconification. "To swallow a secret stone is to become an immortal dragon... "one blessed with eternal life."
— Mineru (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
Yes. But there is still more to those tales... "To become an immortal dragon is to lose oneself." That is why it is forbidden. I thought maybe this could lead to a solution—some way to transcend time... But if you have to sacrifice your heart and mind... Sacrifice what makes you "you"...
— Mineru (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
Link. I will restore the Master Sword for you. I will care for it until the time comes. I will pour my sacred power into it. It will be the weapon that defeats the Demon King!
— Zelda (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
I see... So the Dragon's Tears were shed by Princess Zelda when she transformed. And the geoglyphs were drawn by an ancient people who touched those memories and saw visions, as you did. Perhaps in the past they were more attuned to that sort of thing than the people of today.
— Impa (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
Shard of Light Dragon's Spike
— Inventory (Tears of the Kingdom)
An incredibly hard stone mined from a spike on the Light Dragon's back. It is very destructive when fused to a weapon, and it also imbues that weapon with healing power. - ↑
Light Dragon's Scale
— Inventory (Tears of the Kingdom)
A precious scale that fell from the Light Dragon. It's faintly warm and has an oddly familiar, mysterious power that heals when attached to a weapon. - ↑
Light Dragon's Talon
— Inventory (Tears of the Kingdom)
A precious talon that fell from the Light Dragon. It may look dangerous, but its real power is to heal when attached to a weapon. - ↑
Shard of Light Dragon's Fang
— Inventory (Tears of the Kingdom)
A shard that fell off from the Light Dragon's fang. It's smooth rather than rough, and it has a mysterious power to heal when attached to a weapon. - ↑
Light Dragon's Horn
— Inventory (Tears of the Kingdom)
A horn chipped off the Light Dragon. Its gentle glow has a calming effect, and it has a mysterious healing power when attached to a weapon. - ↑
At the temple of Time, you saw the Master Sword vanish into a mysterious light. A white dragon then rose into the sky, parting the sea of clouds. You're sure you heard Princess Zelda say, "Link, you must find me." Head to the land below to look for clues to her whereabouts. There's no faster way to do that than dive bravely from the sky island.
— Adventure Log (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
You visited all 11 geoglyphs and witnessed all the memories in the Dragon's Tears. Afterward, a Light Dragon appeared above you and shed a new tear.
— Adventure Log (Tears of the Kingdom)
The tear seems to have fallen to the Rist Peninsula in the Akkala region. - ↑
You visited all the geoglyphs and witnessed all the memories in the Dragon's Tears. These visions showed you Princess Zelda sacrificing herself, becoming the Light Dragon, and hoping to eventually entrust the Master Sword to you. You must honor the princess's wish, somehow.
— Adventure Log (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
In the sky... I feel the Master Sword's presence strongly in this area. But...what could this mean? The Master Sword seems to be moving.
— Great Deku Tree (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
You found the Master Sword with the white dragon soaring the skies. The legendary sword that seals the darkness has returned to your hand, along with Zelda's wish.
— Adventure Log (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
This is only a theory, but... Rauru's power of light and Sonia's time power... For Zelda to transform back, they both must have channeled their abilities through you, Link.
— Mineru (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
Lichtdraak
— Hyrule Compendium (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
Dragon blanc
— Hyrule Compendium (Tears of the Kingdom, European French version) - ↑
Dragón blanco
— Hyrule Compendium (Tears of the Kingdom, Latin American Spanish version) - ↑
Dragón blanco
— Hyrule Compendium (Tears of the Kingdom, European Spanish version)