How to Track a Dragon to Its Exact Location Using the Radar

Once the radar locks onto a dragon, the real work is following the needle without losing the signal. Here is a reliable method for closing the distance.

Following the Needle

Hold the radar and walk in the direction the needle points. Keep the needle pointing straight ahead of you — if it drifts to one side, rotate your body until it points forward again. This is the same technique as a vanilla compass, just with a live target.

Handling the Counter-Clockwise Spin

If the needle suddenly spins counter-clockwise, stop moving horizontally. You are on the dragon's X/Z column but at the wrong height. Check whether the dragon is above or below you (fly up if you suspect a sky dragon, dig or descend if it may be underground), then resume normal tracking once the needle points again.

Closing In

• Move in short bursts, re-checking the needle each time.
• As you get closer, the signal becomes more responsive, so slow down to avoid overshooting.
• If the needle starts spinning clockwise again mid-hunt, the dragon may have died, moved out of range, or been filtered out — re-check your filters.

When You Arrive

Expect a fight. Bring appropriate gear, and remember glitched zero-HP dragons may still appear until you harvest their bones.