Complete Guide to Quest of the Long Dragon TOTK

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom contains quests, mythical beasts, and deep lore.

With all the challenges it throws in its face, the most interesting and fulfilling adventure where a player navigates through dangerous terrains, solves puzzles, and finally unravels the mystery of the Long Dragon TOTK is the Quest of the Long Dragon.

So, if you want to know how to finish this quest step by step, then this guide will give step-by-step instructions, tips, and strategies to guide you throughout your journey.

What is the Long Dragon TOTK?

Though being a creature, carrying mythical power and with some kind of deep wisdom; still, a long dragon was visible only once, in the series TOTK.

But as it stands, with no similarities at all within any other type, it ties with its special questing line.

Now, to unlock such quests for those players, it depends on when the players interact with certain NPCs, learn and research texts which were already older than humanity’s age itself, and write all clues hidden beneath.

How to Start Quest in the Long Dragon TOTK?

Proceed to the Ancient Temple of Eldin in the region of Eldin Canyon. The region is boiling, so warm up a bit with some cooling equipment or elixirs before heading into that place.

Look for Elder Shihro inside the temple and acquire an initial lead on where the long dragon will be.

Pre-Quest Preparation for Quest in the Long Dragon TOTK

• Unlock the Eldin Canyon region on your map.
• Carry at least two stamina wheels or stamina potions.
• Carry fire-resistant armour or heat-resistant potions.
• Upgrade your glider for easy travelling.

After talking to Elder Shihro, he should give you a tablet that has a mysterious ancient inscription about where the long dragon was resting. The inscription states: “The long dragon sleeps where the sky meets the earth, beyond pillars of time.”

Step-by-Step Tears of the Kingdom Walkthrough

Step 1: Read the Hint

A person would assume to find the place where the location “where the sky meets the land” to keep the long dragon so that it is positioned so high up that one could not access it unless one were to fly in.

So, the first thing done would be to arrive at the Floating Islands of Lanayru to find the location.

To locate the entrance to the Sky Island launch pad situated in the area of Zora’s Domain one needs to travel to the launch pad.

Step 2: Enter the Lanayru Floating Islands

Floating Islands can be found by way of:

• Route to the Zorana Upland Skyview Tower.
• Take off into the air on the back of the tower and steer off towards floating islands.
• Check for pillars of time by one of the previous books.
• Climb to the top of the pillar and read out the inscriptions at the foot of the pillar.
• Get a new quest here: “Follow the Dragon’s Trail”

Step 3: Dragon’s Path

Read from the energy trail to the east of floating islands using Sheikah Sensor. Glows with an otherworldly blue orb which, when alone, only appears once night begins. To find this:

• You got your clock to activate into nighttime.
• Your sensor is on, just keep moving in a line of a trail across floating islands.

Then start scanning that ancient stonework that indeed leads you to the said place. You may get a cinematic on how to enter Long Dragon’s Sanctum when you finally reach the final mark.

Step 4: Long Dragon’s Sanctum

This Sanctum is behind the entrance of the grand waterfall that is within Ralis Lake Cave. To gain entry into the sanctum, you will follow these steps:

• Use Cryonis or Zora’s Armor.
• Swim in through the entrance at a distance.
• Inside the cave, solve this puzzle without trying to get the three light beams in just to open a secret door.
• Go inside, and you will find the sleeping long dragon in step 5, Waking the Long Dragon.

Step 5: Awakening the Long Dragon

The long dragon won’t wake up for you easily. There is an artifact called Ancient Dragon’s Tear which requires to awake a long dragon and that may be only gained in the ruin of Forgotten Temple in the region of Hebra.

You will find the solution below on how to obtain Ancient Dragon’s Tear:

• Travel to Forgotten Temple.
• There’s a mysterious puzzle with a secret light for door opening.
• Find Ancient Dragon’s Tear and come to the sanctum.

The long dragon has one tear on the forehead. Then there comes a period where a long-time dragon wakes and gets into a straight-cut scene providing Dragon’s Blessing. There’s a very special power involved here. Now, stamina is added with gliding efficiency.

Rewards for Completing Quests

When it’s done, you are given these rewards for the Quest of the Long Dragon:

• Dragon’s Blessing: You have extra stamina, regen, and use fewer staminas during gliding.
• Eldin’s Scale: Treasure that allows you to upgrade special equipment.
• Secret Knowledge Scroll: Some lore behind how Hyrule started and the history of the dragons.
• Bonus: 100 Rupees

Tips and Tricks

• Use Revali’s Gale: When you’re travelling around, it makes it a lot easier. Reaches very high altitudes with it.
• Stamina Potions: Use them for long glides and climbing sections.
• Check the Weather Forecast: Thunderstorms and strong winds make the entire experience of gliding difficult so do plan your journey accordingly.
• Save Often: Some parts of the quests have tough battles against enemies, which also include some tricky platforming sections. Save your game often in order not to lose important items.

Final Thoughts

The Quest of the Long Dragon TOTK is a thrilling adventure filled with ancient mysteries, puzzle-solving, and rewarding challenges.

By following this guide, you’ll be well-equipped to locate the long dragon, complete the quest, and claim powerful rewards. Whether you’re a seasoned Zelda player or a newcomer, this quest is a must-experience part of Tears of the Kingdom.

Happy Adventuring!