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'''Dragon Nest Map''' is an map from the dynamic event [[The Draconic Awakening]].  
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'''Dragon nest maps''' are a form of [[treasure map]] introduced with the [[dynamic event]] [[The Draconic Awakening]]. Though the event has ended, they are still obtainable.
  
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The Maps can be found from Hidden Chests or from the Rewards Vendor for the Draconic Invasions. The maps can be deciphered using [[A Decryption Cypher]], which is crafted by [[Cartography|Cartographers]]
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==Obtaining==
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The maps can be found as drops from the corpse of any [[dragon]] mob, in the cargo hold of ''[[High Seas]]'' [[ship]]s, or fished up in [[MIB]]/[[SOS]] containers.
  
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There are five variations
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Previously, during the Draconic Awakening event, the maps were found in hidden chests or rewards vendors for the Draconic Invasions.
  
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*A Tattered Treasure Map Leading To A Fledgling Dragon Nest
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There are six variations:
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*A Tattered Treasure Map Leading To A Lesser Dragon Nest
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{| class="uoguidetable"
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*A Tattered Treasure Map Leading To A Greater Dragon Nest
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! Difficulty !! Name !! Dropped by
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*A Tattered Treasure Map Leading To A Grand Dragon Nest
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|-
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*A Tattered Treasure Map Leading To A Massive Dragon Nest
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| 1 || Fledgling Dragon Nest || [[Wyvern]]
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|-
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| 2 || Lesser Dragon Nest || SOS, [[Crimson Drake]], [[Drake]], [[Platinum Drake]]
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|-
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| 3 || Greater Dragon Nest || SOS, [[Dragon]], [[Hiryu]], [[Lesser Hiryu]], [[Serpentine Dragon]], [[White Wyrm]]
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|-
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| 4 || Grand Dragon Nest || SOS, [[Ancient Wyrm]], [[Greater Dragon]], [[Hydra]], [[Rend]], [[Reptalon]], [[Shadow Wyrm]], [[Skeletal Dragon]], [[Skeletal Drake]]
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|-
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| 5 || Massive Dragon Nest || SOS
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|-
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| 6 || Super Massive Dragon Nest ||
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|} 
  
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=See Also=
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==Deciphering==
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*[[Dynamic Events]]
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Although dragon nest maps are very similar to normal treasure maps, they do not require any special skills to read or find the map. Maps can be deciphered using [[A Decryption Cypher]], which is crafted by [[Cartography|Cartographers]]. This means any character can read and find a nest using just the Decryption Cypher and a [[shovel]].
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*[[The Draconic Awakening]]
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*[[Treasures of the Draconic Awakening]]
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==Finding the nest==
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*[[Treasure Hunting]]
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As with normal Treasure maps, to attempt to dig up a nest, double-click on a shovel (or pickaxe), then target the map, then target the spot to dig. Alternatively, use the context menu on the map and choose the 'Dig treasure' option.
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===Luck===
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[[Luck]] is taken from the person who digs up the chest.
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Kyronix Quote: "''The luck is pulled from the player who digs up the chest at the time the chest is created, which is when they begin the digging process successfully. The same applies to cartography. The quality of the chest is based on the quality as a function of the digger's Cartography skill the first time the chest is successfully dug up. If you decide to force the chest to be redug (i.e. move) the quality will never be better than the first pull, but can be worse if your cartography skill is lower than the first successful attempt.''"
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==Guardians==
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A variety of reptile/dragon mobs will spawn once the nest has been completely revealed. The higher the difficulty, the more mobs will spawn as guardians.
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An [[Umbrascale Ascendant]] is a new mob that is tamable.
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===Broodmother===
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The Super Massive nests also include the [[Broodmother]] guardian, which is considered a mini-boss.
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Designed to be done with a group, these extremely dangerous dragon nests offer a greater challenge for a greater reward. Each Super Massive Dragon Nest will draw the ire of a [[Broodmother]], who will descend upon the nest to defend it. Defeat the Broodmother for a chance to receive special items directly on her corpse:
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* Destroyed Trees
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* [[Wyrmscale Cultist Armor]]
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* [[Umbrascales]]
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* [[Dragon Egg]]s
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* [[Mature Dragon Egg]]
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* Broodmother's Skull
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Turn in the Broodmother's Skull at [[Caldur's Watch]] for extra currency and special recognition.
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==Loot==
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Defeat all the nest guardians to access the contents of the nest. Nests can include the following:
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{| class="uoguidetable"
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! Loot !! Fledgling !! Lesser !! Greater !! Grand !! Massive !! Super Massive
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| [[Gem]]s || ? || ? || ? || ? || ? || ?
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| [[Gold]] || ? || ? || ? || ? || ? || ?
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| [[Armor refinement]]s || ? || ? || ? || ? || ? || ?
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| A piece of [[Wyrmscale Armor]] || ? || ? || ? || ? || ? || X
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|-
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| [[Page of Lore]] || ? || ? || ? || ? || ? || X
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|-
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| [[Void Fragment]] || ? || ? || ? || ? || ? || X
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| [[Umbrascale]]s || ? || ? || ? || ? || ? || X (large quantity)
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|-
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| A Massive Dragon Nest map || ? || ? || ? || ? || ? || X
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|-
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| Collectible equipment sets || ? || ? || ? || ? || ? || X (several pieces)
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| [[Umbrascale Dragon Egg]]s || ? || ? || ? || ? || ? || X
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| Priceless [[Umbrascale Dragon Egg]]s (possible loot) || - || - || - || - || X || X
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| [[Mature Umbrascale Dragon Egg]]* || X || X || X || X || X || X
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|}
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<nowiki>*</nowiki> The higher the level of the dragon nest map, the higher the chance of getting a drop. The drop chance gets significantly higher with Tier 4 and Tier 5 maps, but it is possible to receive a drop from all tiers of maps. Luck has an effect on the drop chance, and completing a nest in the [[Felucca]] Facet gives a luck bonus.<ref>Parallax from [[Five on Friday - December 12, 2025]]</ref>
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==The Dragon Matriarch==
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The [[Dragon Matriarch]] will appear once enough of the Dragon Nests have been burned.
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===Barks===
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The following information can be found at [[Caldur's Watch]] on the front bulletin board. These barks indicate how far along the next spawning of the Matriarch is.
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* The skies remain still, but the scent of scorched earth lingers faintly on the wind.
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* Whispers echo from forgotten caves...something ancient stirs beneath the ash
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* Distant roars echo across the mountains. Scorched skies foretell the return of something vast.
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* The skies blacken and crackle with flame...Something massive draws near
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* From the ashes of the fallen, she rises. All shall burn beneath her gaze.
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* A vast shadow spreads as wings blot out the sun...the Umbrascale Matriarch descends upon (coordinates)
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==Publishes==
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* {{Publish 122|note=Added Super Massive Dragon Nests<br>Loot updates: "of the Umbrascale" artifacts will no longer appear in nests; A new crafting material called "Umbrascales" can appear in nests; New collectible sets of Wyrmscale Cultist armor in 3 different hues can appear in nests<br>Added to reward vendor: Dragon Nest Maps (Random Facet), Fledgling through Massive; Super Massive Dragon Nest Maps for each facet<br>Dragon Nest maps can now drop on the corpse of any Dragon mob<br>Dragon Nest maps can now appear in the cargo hold of High Seas ships<br>Dragon Nest maps can now appear in fished up MIB/SOS containers}}
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* {{Publish 121|note=Added.}}
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==See also==
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* [[Treasures of the Draconic Awakening]]
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==References==
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<references>
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[[Category:The Draconic Awakening]]
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[[Category:Maps]]

Latest revision as of 04:41, 17 July 2026

Dragon nest maps are a form of treasure map introduced with the dynamic event The Draconic Awakening. Though the event has ended, they are still obtainable.

Obtaining

The maps can be found as drops from the corpse of any dragon mob, in the cargo hold of High Seas ships, or fished up in MIB/SOS containers.

Previously, during the Draconic Awakening event, the maps were found in hidden chests or rewards vendors for the Draconic Invasions.

There are six variations:

Difficulty Name Dropped by
1 Fledgling Dragon Nest Wyvern
2 Lesser Dragon Nest SOS, Crimson Drake, Drake, Platinum Drake
3 Greater Dragon Nest SOS, Dragon, Hiryu, Lesser Hiryu, Serpentine Dragon, White Wyrm
4 Grand Dragon Nest SOS, Ancient Wyrm, Greater Dragon, Hydra, Rend, Reptalon, Shadow Wyrm, Skeletal Dragon, Skeletal Drake
5 Massive Dragon Nest SOS
6 Super Massive Dragon Nest

Deciphering

Although dragon nest maps are very similar to normal treasure maps, they do not require any special skills to read or find the map. Maps can be deciphered using A Decryption Cypher, which is crafted by Cartographers. This means any character can read and find a nest using just the Decryption Cypher and a shovel.

Finding the nest

As with normal Treasure maps, to attempt to dig up a nest, double-click on a shovel (or pickaxe), then target the map, then target the spot to dig. Alternatively, use the context menu on the map and choose the 'Dig treasure' option.

Luck

Luck is taken from the person who digs up the chest.

Kyronix Quote: "The luck is pulled from the player who digs up the chest at the time the chest is created, which is when they begin the digging process successfully. The same applies to cartography. The quality of the chest is based on the quality as a function of the digger's Cartography skill the first time the chest is successfully dug up. If you decide to force the chest to be redug (i.e. move) the quality will never be better than the first pull, but can be worse if your cartography skill is lower than the first successful attempt."

Guardians

A variety of reptile/dragon mobs will spawn once the nest has been completely revealed. The higher the difficulty, the more mobs will spawn as guardians.

An Umbrascale Ascendant is a new mob that is tamable.

Broodmother

The Super Massive nests also include the Broodmother guardian, which is considered a mini-boss.

Designed to be done with a group, these extremely dangerous dragon nests offer a greater challenge for a greater reward. Each Super Massive Dragon Nest will draw the ire of a Broodmother, who will descend upon the nest to defend it. Defeat the Broodmother for a chance to receive special items directly on her corpse:

Turn in the Broodmother's Skull at Caldur's Watch for extra currency and special recognition.

Loot

Defeat all the nest guardians to access the contents of the nest. Nests can include the following:

Loot Fledgling Lesser Greater Grand Massive Super Massive
Gems  ?  ?  ?  ?  ?  ?
Gold  ?  ?  ?  ?  ?  ?
Armor refinements  ?  ?  ?  ?  ?  ?
A piece of Wyrmscale Armor  ?  ?  ?  ?  ? X
Page of Lore  ?  ?  ?  ?  ? X
Void Fragment  ?  ?  ?  ?  ? X
Umbrascales  ?  ?  ?  ?  ? X (large quantity)
A Massive Dragon Nest map  ?  ?  ?  ?  ? X
Collectible equipment sets  ?  ?  ?  ?  ? X (several pieces)
Umbrascale Dragon Eggs  ?  ?  ?  ?  ? X
Priceless Umbrascale Dragon Eggs (possible loot) - - - - X X
Mature Umbrascale Dragon Egg* X X X X X X

* The higher the level of the dragon nest map, the higher the chance of getting a drop. The drop chance gets significantly higher with Tier 4 and Tier 5 maps, but it is possible to receive a drop from all tiers of maps. Luck has an effect on the drop chance, and completing a nest in the Felucca Facet gives a luck bonus.[1]

The Dragon Matriarch

The Dragon Matriarch will appear once enough of the Dragon Nests have been burned.

Barks

The following information can be found at Caldur's Watch on the front bulletin board. These barks indicate how far along the next spawning of the Matriarch is.

  • The skies remain still, but the scent of scorched earth lingers faintly on the wind.
  • Whispers echo from forgotten caves...something ancient stirs beneath the ash
  • Distant roars echo across the mountains. Scorched skies foretell the return of something vast.
  • The skies blacken and crackle with flame...Something massive draws near
  • From the ashes of the fallen, she rises. All shall burn beneath her gaze.
  • A vast shadow spreads as wings blot out the sun...the Umbrascale Matriarch descends upon (coordinates)

Publishes

  • Publish 122 (10 Feb 2026): Added Super Massive Dragon Nests
    Loot updates: "of the Umbrascale" artifacts will no longer appear in nests; A new crafting material called "Umbrascales" can appear in nests; New collectible sets of Wyrmscale Cultist armor in 3 different hues can appear in nests
    Added to reward vendor: Dragon Nest Maps (Random Facet), Fledgling through Massive; Super Massive Dragon Nest Maps for each facet
    Dragon Nest maps can now drop on the corpse of any Dragon mob
    Dragon Nest maps can now appear in the cargo hold of High Seas ships
    Dragon Nest maps can now appear in fished up MIB/SOS containers
  • Publish 121 (14 Oct 2025): Added.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Parallax from Five on Friday - December 12, 2025
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