Flight Rising is an online dragon breeding game that allows players to collect, raise, breed, and battle fantasy dragons. The game was created by Stormlight Workshop and released in 2013. Since then, Flight Rising has grown a dedicated fanbase of dragon enthusiasts. Here’s an overview of what Flight Rising is all about.
The World of Flight Rising
The world of Flight Rising consists of a large magical planet inhabited by 11 major dragon flights or clans, as well as many minor flights. Each flight has its own values, abilities, and personalities. The 11 major flights are:
- Arcane – The scholars and mages
- Earth – The strong and sturdy
- Fire – The warm and passionate
- Ice – The cool and collected
- Light – The righteous and just
- Lightning – The quick and ingenious
- Nature – The patient and wise
- Plague – The afflicted yet enduring
- Shadow – The mysterious and misunderstood
- Water – The fluid and graceful
- Wind – The free spirits
Each flight has its own homeland territory on the planet where most members of that flight live. But dragons can also live among other flights if they wish.
Dragon Types
Flight Rising features hundreds of unique dragon species, with more added through periodic game updates. Dragons can come in different shapes, sizes, and colors. Here are some of the major dragon types:
| Dragon Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Coatls | Winged serpentine dragons. They are slender and agile fliers. |
| Guardians | Bipedal dragon species. They often have mammalian features. |
| Mirrors | Dragons with shimmering opalescent scales that resemble mirrors. |
| Nocturnes | A night-themed dragon with glowing patterns on its dark scales. |
| Pearlcatchers | Fish-like dragon species that live underwater. |
| Ridgebacks | Reptilian dragons with rows of spines down their backs. |
| Skydancers | Graceful fliers with the ability to dance on the winds. |
| Spirals | Serpent dragons with spiral patterns. They have no wings but can float. |
| Tundras | Furry cold-dwelling dragons with antlers and hooves. |
| Wildclaws | Ferocious-looking dragons with large curved claws. |
Dragon Colors and Rarities
Dragons in Flight Rising can appear in a vast range of colors. Their colors are classified into different rarities:
| Rarity | Color |
|---|---|
| Common | Silver, green, blue, red |
| Uncommon | Yellow, orange, purple, black |
| Limited | Various shades like slate, wine, sangria |
| Rare | Ivory, lilac, rose, sapphire |
| Primal | Earthy tones like antler, leaf, shadow, stone |
| Ancient | Metallic colors like gold, silver, steel |
The rarer the dragon color, the harder it is to breed dragons of that color. Ancient dragons with metallic scales are the rarest dragon colors in the game.
Breeding Dragons
One of the main activities in Flight Rising is breeding dragons to produce eggs that will hatch into new dragons. Players can breed their dragons together in the Breeding Cave. Two adult dragons are required to breed. The possible offspring is determined by the parent dragons’ colors, genes, and flight. Here are some breeding guidelines:
- Dragons usually cannot breed with members of the same flight.
- Cross-flight breeding can yield hybrid dragons of either parent flight.
- Rarer dragons are harder to breed than common ones.
- Some breed-only dragons can only be obtained through special combinations.
- The breeding cooldown period gets longer for rarer dragon breeds.
After breeding, the female dragon will lay a nest of 1-4 eggs, which will incubate over a period of time before hatching. Players can speed up incubation using gems. Newly hatched dragons start out as hatchlings but can grow into adults through nurturing.
Dragon Genes and Abilities
In addition to colors, dragons also have genes that affect their physical traits and abilities. There are 10 primary genes:
| Gene | Effect |
|---|---|
| Clown | Increases gathering speed |
| Crackle | Boosts magic power |
| Current | Enhances agility |
| Facet | Improves defensive abilities |
| Peregrine | Improves flight speed |
| Ripple | Increases physical strength |
| Shimmer | Boosts magic resistance |
| Smoke | Enhances stealth |
| Toxin | Improves physical attack |
| Underbelly | Increases physical resistance |
Rarer genes provide greater boosts. Dragons can have one primary and one secondary gene. Hatchlings randomly inherit genes from their parents.
Raising Dragons
Users must care for the dragons in their lair by feeding them food and treasures. Dragons must be fed regularly or they will starve. There aredifferent food items that provide varying degrees of energy. Treasures also boost the dragon’s health and abilities. Some ways to care for dragons include:
- Feeding them meat, seafood, plants, insects and other foods
- Giving them treasures like artifacts, runestones, fabrics, metals etc.
- Playing with and petting hatchlings to increase their growth
- Training young dragons in Coliseum battles for experience
- Assigning dragons familiar jobs to boost their skills
Well-cared for adult dragons can breed more eggs. Elderly dragons eventually pass away, opening up room to breed new dragons.
Dragon Lairs and Environments
Players in Flight Rising each have a personal customizable lair to house their dragon collection. Lairs can be decorated with items and themed to suit the player’s tastes. Different items that can be placed in lairs include:
- Nests – Where dragons sleep and eggs incubate
- Stables – Provide food for dragons
- Vaults – Store items and treasures
- Shrines – Monuments that boost abilities
- Weather Stations – Change the lair’s climate
- Flora and Fauna – Decorative plants and animals
Lairs gain experience through breeding and other activities to upgrade to larger habitats. Players can expand their lair space by purchasing additional land with treasure and gems.
The Coliseum
Flight Rising has a battle arena called the Coliseum where players can pit their dragons against opponents in PvE and PvP matches. The Coliseum has different levels of difficulty:
| Arena | Description |
|---|---|
| Training Fields | Fight low level NPC enemies to gain experience. Best for juvenile dragons and familiars. |
| Arena | Fight random opponents of similar level and strength. |
| Harpy’s Roost | Battle human opponents’ dragons for big rewards. |
| Forsaken Waste | Slay powerful boss monsters. |
| Pandemonium | A marathon of 10 consecutive boss battles. |
Before battles, players equip their dragons with abilities and items. Winning Coliseum fights earn experience, treasure, and special battle stones for the dragons.
The Marketplace
Flight Rising has an in-game economy driven by player trading. The Marketplace allows users to buy and sell dragons, dragon eggs, items, and treasures using the treasure and gems currency. Players can earn income through breeding, battling, and selling goods.
Some things that get bought and sold in the marketplace include:
- Rare, high-level, and uniquely colored dragons
- Unhatched dragon eggs
- Dragon-related battle items and equipment
- Meat, seafood, and other foods
- Materials for crafting items
- Treasures and shards for empowering dragons
- Apparel, accents, and skins for customizing dragons
- Lair furnishings like nests, vaults, weather stations
Players can set up their own shop to sell goods. The marketplace is a major part of the Flight Rising economy.
Clans
Flight Rising players can join different clans, which are online communities centered around the game. Clans allow members to chat, share dragons and resources, and participate in activities together. There are a wide range of clan types:
- Casual Clans – For social interaction and casual play
- Roleplaying Clans – Collaborative storytelling and character personas
- Trading Clans – Focused on buying, selling, and exchanging goods
- Battle Clans – Competitive Clan battle teams
- Art Clans – For dragon designers and fan artists
- Mentor Clans – Welcoming clans that help guide new players
Many clans host events and contests around holidays. Being in an active clan enhances the social experience on Flight Rising.
Conclusion
Flight Rising offers a creative, cooperative, and competitive experience by letting players breed, raise, battle, and trade fantasy dragons. With hundreds of dragon species, customizable genes and colors, player driven economy, and social clan system, Flight Rising provides an immersive game world for dragon lovers. The game has built a strong community over the years and continues to expand. Both casual and hardcore gamers can find enjoyment in exploring the possibilities of dragon creation in Flight Rising.