How to Navigate Caves Without Triggering Light Blindness

Avoiding Bright Light Sources

Surviving as a sculk dragon requires changing how you light up your builds and mining tunnels. Because your eyes are accustomed to pitch-black underground environments, both direct sunlight and bright lights will blind you temporarily. Leave bright light blocks like torches and lanterns out of your caves, and travel on the surface only at night if you must leave underground. If you accidentally step into a brightly lit room, retreat into dark stone corridors until your sight returns.

Using the Night Vision Ability

Instead of placing light sources to spot ores and chasms, rely on your mana to see clearly in the dark:

1. Open your Dragon Survival ability menu and locate the Night Vision skill.

2. When entering a pitch-black cave or unlit Nether corridor, activate the ability to focus mana directly into your eyes.

3. Use this window of clear vision to mine ore veins, spot hazards, and orient yourself without suffering from light blindness.

4. Watch your mana levels closely while exploring. Because Night Vision lasts for a short duration, let your mana recover in safe corners between casts so you always have energy left for combat or emergency food.