Draco Race is one of the most sought-after races in Blox Fruits—and for good reason. Introduced in Update 24 (December 2024), this dragon-themed race brings fire-based abilities, superior flight mobility, and a powerful transformation mode that dominates in grinding, PvP, and raids.
But here’s the catch: Draco is extremely difficult to obtain. Unlike other races that you can unlock through simple race spins, getting Draco requires completing a complex multi-day questline on Hydra Island, farming specific items, defeating tough bosses, and solving intricate puzzles.
That said, the payoff is massive. Draco ranks as an S-Tier race for PvP (as detailed in our Blox Fruits race tier list), offering incredible mobility, damage buffs, and a 50% damage reduction transformation that makes you nearly unkillable.
In this complete guide, I’ll walk you through every single step to unlock Draco V1, explain how to evolve it all the way to V4, break down the abilities at each stage, and cover the current state of Draco in May 2026. Let’s dive in!
What Is the Draco Race in Blox Fruits? (May 2026 Overview)
- Rarity: Rare (1/400 base drop rate, higher with quests)
- Theme: Dragon powers with fire-based abilities
- Strengths: Flight mobility, damage buffs, transformation mode, fire DoT
- Best For: Grinding, PvP, raids, and mobility-focused playstyles
- Requires: Third Sea access (Level 1500+)
⚠️ Update 31 note (March 28, 2026): Draco V4’s Thorn Mail passive had its damage reflection reduced by 20%. Additionally, the Dragonheart sword’s Z move no longer breaks Observation, and the X move now has endlag. These are meaningful PvP nerfs — Draco is still S-tier but slightly less dominant than before. The flight, AoE, and transformation mechanics remain unchanged.
You can also check the Blox Fruits Race Tier List.
Requirements to Unlock Draco
✅ Access to Third Sea (Level 1500+)
✅ Ability to reach Hydra Island
✅ Sea Danger Level 6 capability (for Prehistoric Island event)
✅ Strong combat build
✅ Patience (8 quests given every 12 hours)
Make sure you have a good grinding fruit before starting. Check our best fruits for grinding guide for recommendations.
How to Get the Draco Race in Blox Fruits: Full Step Questline
Step 1: Go to Dragon Dojo on Hydra Island
Head to Hydra Island in the Third Sea and locate the Dragon Dojo. Speak to the Dojo Trainer NPC to start the questline.
Step 2: Complete All 8 Dojo Belt Quests
Progress through 8 different belt ranks, with a new quest every 12 hours: White Belt → Yellow Belt → Orange Belt → Green Belt → Blue Belt → Purple Belt → Red Belt → Black Dojo Belt.
Each quest involves killing specific NPCs, collecting items (like Dinosaur Bones), defeating mini-bosses, or farming materials.
The Black Dojo Belt is the prerequisite for the Dragon Wizard and Dragon Tether ability. Minimum 4 days to complete all 8 belt ranks if you log in immediately when each becomes available.
Step 3: Talk to Dragon Wizard for Dragon Tether Ability
After earning your Black Dojo Belt, speak to the Dragon Wizard NPC in the Dragon Dojo. He’ll grant you the Dragon Tether ability, essential for the Prehistoric Island event.
Step 4: Use Volcanic Magnet to Increase Prehistoric Island Spawn Rate
Obtain a Volcanic Magnet item before attempting the final step. This increases the spawn rate of Prehistoric Island when sailing at Sea Danger Level 6.
Step 5: Complete Prehistoric Island Event (The Relic Defense)
Set your Sea Danger Level to 6 and sail until Prehistoric Island spawns.
A Relic appears — you must defend it from waves of attacking NPCs. The Relic must maintain 90%+ health until the timer ends. If it drops below 90%: the volcano erupts, you fail, and you don’t receive the Dragon Egg.
Strategy: Bring a strong AoE fruit, use a tanky build, focus on enemies before they reach the Relic, and consider bringing a friend.
Reward: If successful, you receive a Dragon Egg.
Step 6: Exchange Dragon Egg with Dragon Wizard
Return to the Dragon Wizard on Hydra Island and exchange the Dragon Egg for Draco V1 race.
Draco Abilities by Stage (V1 to V4)
Draco V1 (Base Form)
- Store and launch up to 12 fireballs
- Basic flight mechanics (best travel in the game)
- +8% damage buff
- Speed boost passive
Draco V2 (First Evolution)
How to unlock: Level 2,000+, collect 5 Fire Flowers (dropped by Hydra NPCs), pay $1M Beli to Dragon Wizard.
- Exploding Flash Steps — Dashes leave fire trails that damage enemies
- Flame aura — Enemies near you take burn damage and are slowed
- Enhanced flight speed
Draco V3 (Second Evolution)
How to unlock: Defeat a Terrorshark boss (deal at least 10% damage), pay $3M Beli to Dragon Wizard.
- Ally buffs — Boosts nearby allies’ damage and speed by 15%
- Enemy debuffs — Reduces enemy damage and speed by 15%
- Stronger fire DoT
V3 makes Draco incredibly valuable for team content like raids and boss fights. Join a Terrorshark hunting party — you only need 10% damage, not the final blow.
Draco V4 (Full Awakening)
- Transformation mode — Full dragon form with 50% damage reduction
- Massive AoE fire attacks — Clear entire groups of enemies
- Faster ability bar fill
- Enhanced flight and mobility
- Thorn Mail passive — Reflects damage to increase your and your allies’ Defense (damage reflection nerfed by 20% in Update 31)
- Cometic Field passive — Aura that increases your and your allies’ damage output
Cost: 26,750 Fragments total across all V4 stages
How to Unlock Draco V4 Awakening
IMPORTANT: Draco Does NOT Use Temple of Time
Unlike Ghoul, Cyborg, Angel, Shark, and Human, Draco has its own unique V4 unlock. You complete the Trial of Flames inside a hidden cave on Prehistoric Island — NOT the Temple of Time.
Requirements for V4:
500 Mastery on THREE items:
- Dragon Talon (Fighting Style)
- Dragonheart (Sword)
- Dragonstorm (Gun)
Plus: Black Dojo Belt, 26,750 Fragments, Leviathan Heart (from Leviathan raid), access to Prehistoric Island’s hidden cave.
V4 Unlock Steps:
- Learn Dragon Talon and reach 500 mastery
- Talk to the Dragon Hunter NPC with your Black Dojo Belt to craft Dragonheart and Dragonstorm; level both to 500 mastery
- Participate in the Leviathan raid to obtain the Leviathan Heart
- Use the Leviathan Heart at the volcano entrance to unlock the Trial of Flames
- Navigate the hidden cave, defeat fire-themed enemies, and solve the relic puzzle (match 3 relics to corresponding pedestals based on symbols)
- Spend 26,750 Fragments on V4 upgrades
How to Hit 500 Mastery Fast
Method 1: AFK Farming — Equip a Logia/Elemental fruit, go to Chocolate Island or Port Town NPCs, and let your character attack NPCs overnight. See our grinding guide for the fastest approach.
Method 2: Active Grinding During Events — Participate in Cake Prince raids with 2x Mastery gamepass active. Focus on high-HP enemies (more hits = more mastery).
Method 3: Rotate All Three — Use Dragon Talon as primary fighting style during grinding, equip Dragonheart for bosses, switch to Dragonstorm for ranged encounters. Level them simultaneously.
Time investment: 10-20 hours of active grinding per weapon/style, or 2-3 days of AFK farming.
Draco Race Nerfs: What Changed and Is It Still Worth It?
Update 27 Nerfs (January 2025):
- V4 damage reduced by 20%
- Cooldown adjustments on some abilities
- Shield mechanics changed to 85% damage protection (from 100%)
Update 31 Nerfs (March 28, 2026):
- Draco V4 Thorn Mail damage reflection reduced by 20% — The passive that reflected damage to boost team defense is now weaker
- Dragonheart Z move no longer breaks Observation — Previously one of the most oppressive PvP tools; now requires different combo setups
- Dragonheart X now has endlag — Slightly easier for opponents to punish after the move
What Stayed the Same:
- Flight mobility (still the best in the game)
- AoE range and fire mechanics
- Ally buffs in V3 (still 15%)
- Cometic Field passive
- 50% damage reduction during transformation
Is Draco still worth it after the nerfs? Yes. Despite multiple nerfs, Draco remains S-Tier. The mobility alone makes it worth unlocking, and the 50% damage reduction in V4 is still exceptional. The Dragonheart Observation-break removal is the most impactful PvP change — adjust your combo setups accordingly. See our race tier list for the latest meta positioning.
Draco Pros and Cons (May 2026)
✅ Superior flight and mobility — Best race for traveling and exploration
✅ Fire DoT and AoE attacks — Excellent for grinding and clearing mob camps
✅ 50% damage reduction in V4 transformation — Makes you incredibly tanky
✅ Ally buffs in V3 — Great for team content and raids
✅ Synergizes perfectly with Dragon fruit — 30% additional dragon damage bonus
✅ Cometic Field passive — Boosts entire team in group content
❌ Complex multi-day obtainment — Takes 4+ days minimum
❌ 8 belt quests every 12 hours — Extremely time-gated
❌ Relic Defense event is difficult — Must maintain 90%+ Relic health
❌ Triple 500 mastery requirement — Dragon Talon, Dragonheart, AND Dragonstorm
❌ Multiple nerfs accumulated — Update 27 damage reduction + Update 31 Thorn Mail nerf + Dragonheart Z no longer breaks Observation
❌ High fragment cost — 26,750 Fragments total
❌ Third Sea only — Level 1500+
❌ Level 2000+ required for V2
Draco Race Pro Tips
Pair Draco with Dragon Fruit — 30% damage synergy bonus. Check our Blox Fruits devil fruit tier list for more fruit recommendations.
Adjust PvP combos after Update 31 — Dragonheart Z no longer breaks Observation, so you need alternative Instinct-breaking setups. Consider pairing with Cyborg‘s electric Instinct-break or fruits with stun abilities to replace this function.
Focus on Mobility in PvP — Draco’s flight remains its biggest advantage. Stay airborne, dodge attacks, and control the battlefield from above.
Farm Fragments Before Starting V4 — Have at least 26,750 Fragments before attempting V4.
Complete Belt Quests ASAP — Set timers for every 12 hours. Missing a cycle adds an extra 12 hours to your grind.
Bring Friends for Relic Defense — The event is significantly easier with teammates. Recruit help in the Blox Fruits Discord.
Frequently Asked Questions: Draco Race in Blox Fruits (2026)
Can I get Draco through normal race spins?
No. Draco cannot be obtained through regular race spins. You must complete the multi-day questline on Hydra Island, including all 8 Dojo Belt quests, to unlock it.
What happens if I fail the Relic Defense event?
If the Relic’s health drops below 90%, the volcano erupts and you fail. You won’t receive the Dragon Egg and must wait for Prehistoric Island to spawn again. Use the Volcanic Magnet to increase spawn rates.
How long does it take to unlock Draco V4?
Minimum 4 days for the belt questline, plus: leveling to 2000+ for V2, farming Fire Flowers and 1M Beli, defeating Terrorshark and 3M Beli for V3, grinding 500 mastery on Dragon Talon/Dragonheart/Dragonstorm, collecting 26,750 Fragments, completing Trial of Flames. Realistically 2-3 weeks of dedicated grinding. See our grinding guide for efficiency tips.
Is Draco better than Ghoul for grinding?
Ghoul’s life leech provides better sustain for long farming sessions. For pure grinding efficiency, Ghoul is slightly better. For mobility, PvP, and overall versatility, Draco wins. See our race tier list for detailed comparisons.
What changed for Draco in Update 31?
Update 31 (March 28, 2026) brought three changes: Draco V4 Thorn Mail damage reflection was reduced by 20%, Dragonheart Z move no longer breaks Observation (Instinct), and Dragonheart X now has endlag. Draco remains S-tier, but these are meaningful PvP nerfs — especially the Observation-break removal, which changes how you set up combos.
Is Draco Worth the Grind?
Draco remains one of the most rewarding races in Blox Fruits. The 8-belt questline, time-gated quests, difficult Relic Defense event, triple mastery requirements, and fragment costs make it one of the grindiest unlocks in the game — but the payoff is still incredible. Update 31’s nerfs (Thorn Mail reduction, Dragonheart Z observation-break removal) are meaningful but don’t knock Draco from S-tier. The 50% damage reduction transformation and best-in-game flight remain fully intact.
If you’re serious about PvP and love mobility-focused gameplay, Draco is absolutely worth it. If you want grinding efficiency without complexity, consider Ghoul or consult our race tier list.
For more race guides, check out Ghoul, Cyborg, Angel, Human, Shark, and Rabbit. Don’t forget to use Blox Fruits codes for 2x XP boosts!
Happy dragon hunting, and may your Relic Defense be successful on the first try!
