Dragon nest map
Dragon nest maps are treasure maps from the dynamic event The Draconic Awakening.
Contents
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 | |
| 2 | Lesser Dragon Nest | |
| 3 | Greater Dragon Nest | White Wyrm |
| 4 | Grand Dragon Nest | |
| 5 | Massive Dragon Nest | |
| 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 in. 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:
- Destroyed Trees
- Wyrmscale Cultist Armor
- Umbrascales
- Dragon Eggs
- Mature Dragon Egg
- Broodmother's Skull
Turn in the Broodmother's Skull at Caldur's Watch for extra currency and special recognition.
Loot
Defeat all the nest guardians to plunder the contents of the nest itself. 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 (greatly increased chance) |
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.