How to Find Desert, Savanna, and Mountain Dragon Nests

Several fierce Isle of Berk dragons only build their nests in dry, hot, or high-altitude regions. Before setting out, raise your Render Distance in Options > Video Settings so custom nest structures and resting dragons pop into view across wide deserts and steep cliffs.

Hunting in Deserts and Savannas

1. Monstrous Nightmare and Sand Wraith: Travel into Desert and Badlands biomes. Scan open sand dunes and terracotta flats for Monstrous Nightmare nests, where fiery adults often rest directly on the structure, as well as Sand Wraith nests scattered across dry sandy biomes.

2. Stinger: Head into warm acacia regions and check all four savanna variants: Savanna, Savanna Plateau, Shattered Savanna Plateau, and Windswept Savanna. Bring building blocks or ender pearls so you can climb steep plateaus and inspect flat ledges from above.

Scaling Mountains and Checking Water Edges

1. Stormcutter: Climb high into mountain areas to locate elevated Stormcutter nest sites. If those mountains include Stony Peaks or Frozen Peaks, watch for Night Fury and Skrill nests at the summits too.

2. Scauldron and Land Roamers: When descending from arid hills or peaks toward rivers, lakes, and coastlines, check water regions for Scauldron nest points. Across compatible Overworld land along the way, stay alert for Singetail, Armourwing, and Boneknapper nesting grounds.