Community forum
Skip to content
LINK GUIDEYOUR GAME. YOUR WAY.DE

Action adventure · First release 2008

The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon

Fly with Spyro and Cynder, solve two-dragon puzzles and find armour, crystals and all eight console elites. DS and Java have their own routes.

PlayStation 2PlayStation 3WiiXbox 360Nintendo DSJava ME (Mobil)

Console chapters
11
Console elites
8
Console blue XP clusters
99
Console life and magic crystals
20 + 20
Console armour pieces
18
What this guide covers

All eleven console chapters, directions to all eight elites, selected crystal and armour routes, and separate DS and Java stages. The linked sources list every console crystal and armour piece.

Search levels and collectibles across guides

Check your edition

Editions & platforms

EditionPlatformDifferences & notes
Console campaignPS2 / PS3 / Wii / Xbox 3603D adventure with flight, local co-op and switching between dragons.
Handheld campaignNintendo DSSide-view stages with character switching, masks and its own puzzles.
Historical mobile adaptationJava MEDistinct stages including Bone Valley and Dream Forest. Key mapping depends on the handset.

Console: all eleven chapters through Malefor

Stage / goalWhat to do
The CatacombsUse both dragons to lower the horn with the winch. Clear the waves, then have Cynder blow into the horn from the left with wind until the gate opens fully.
Twilight FallsAfter the fight near Hunter, push over the upright log together. On the climb, anchor with one dragon and swing the other up to higher grips.
Valley of AvalarCarry two adamantite orbs to the upper save point and put them on the switches. Hold the raft with one dragon and pull with the other. After clearing the enemies, use the wheel to retract the river net.
Dragon CityDefend the catapult, repair it with both dragons and reload with the lever. Smash the purple crystals at the bases of the siege towers. Return to make repairs during the mole escort if needed.
Attack of the GolemAfter hand slams, climb the wall and break the purple crystals on the neck. At the top, wait for the double-hand slam, jump onto the arm and follow the jump and melee prompts.
Ruins of WarfangCarry four crystal keys back to their statues. Anchor Cynder on the vines and swing Spyro with earth breath into the blockage. Recover the last key from the Shadow and ride the updraft back.
The DamCarry both orbs up the climbing walls, one at a time if needed. Place them on the blue circles. Defeat the enemies and pull the unlocked mechanism.
The DestroyerSmash the purple crystals outside. Inside, fly through the lava columns to the heart and avoid the telegraphed lava bursts. After the final heart phase, fly out of the tunnel with quick wingbeats.
Burned LandsCross the purple climbing zones at the lava waterfall and save at the top left. Glide across the bridge and defeat both trolls in the sealed area.
Floating IslandsLight all eight torches for the route and pass the two doors. Before the last updraft, check the right-hand island with a lower platform for crystals and the final elite.
Malefor’s LairApproach from the side and roll clear of projectiles. Complete the prompts after the early health bars. In the last phase, melee the purple shield to fill Fury, then activate it.

Console: collectibles by chapter

Stage / goalWhat to do
The Catacombs10 blue clusters, 1 red crystal, 1 green crystal, 0 armour pieces.
Twilight Falls7 blue clusters, 1 red crystal, 2 green crystals, 2 armour pieces.
Valley of Avalar19 blue clusters, 3 red crystals, 3 green crystals, 4 armour pieces.
Dragon City9 blue clusters, 3 red crystals, 2 green crystals, 3 armour pieces.
Attack of the Golem0 blue clusters, 1 red crystal, 1 green crystal, 1 armour piece.
Ruins of Warfang13 blue clusters, 3 red crystals, 3 green crystals, 2 armour pieces.
The Dam5 blue clusters, 2 red crystals, 2 green crystals, 2 armour pieces.
The Destroyer8 blue clusters, 2 red crystals, 2 green crystals, 2 armour pieces.
Burned Lands10 blue clusters, 2 red crystals, 3 green crystals, 2 armour pieces.
Floating Islands18 blue clusters, 2 red crystals, 1 green crystal, 0 armour pieces.

Console: where to find all eight elites

Stage / goalWhat to do
The CatacombsAfter the Golem loses its hand, look for the elite Grublin at the bottom of the area. Use the element matching its helmet colour to break the helmet.
Twilight FallsFind the updraft through the cave near the fallen log and ride it to the elite. The chest in the corner holds Cynder’s health-regeneration bracers.
Valley of AvalarClimb the cliff opposite the village near the cave where you met Meadow. After the helmet breaks, use electricity to interrupt the orc.
Ruins of WarfangAfter awakening the statue, return to the crystal key location in the lower-left area.
The DamClimb above the large earth-blocked doorway. After breaking the helmet, use the respawning gem clusters in the corner if low on health or magic.
Burned LandsAt the first lava river, reach the cave above the half-bridge. Break the helmet with the element matching its colour.
Floating Islands: torchesLight all eight torches. This elite then appears by the largest stretch of stonework.
Floating Islands: lower platformAfter the two doors, fly to the triangular platform on the right. Land beneath the upper gem cluster to trigger the fight.

Console: selected armour and crystal routes

Stage / goalWhat to do
Twilight Falls: tail armour and life crystalClear the vine-blocked path on the right and open the chest with both dragons. At the climb, swing the second dragon into the alcove on the right for the red crystal.
Dragon City: final blue gem clusterBefore the troll, go to the door on the upper left. Use Cynder’s shadow breath to slip under it and break the cluster behind it.
The Destroyer: magic crystal in the mouthCheck the teeth when entering the mouth. One tooth is a green crystal you can collect before flying toward the heart.

Nintendo DS: masks and distinct boss routes

Stage / goalWhat to do
Catacombs → Flight Through the Valley → GolemClear the Catacombs and flight stage to reach the Golem. Switch between Spyro and Cynder when the route calls for their respective elements.
Dragon City → Dam → Destroyer HeartFreeze and break a blocked waterfall in the dam with Spyro’s ice. Check beyond the wooden platforms for the green mask. The Destroyer and its heart follow as distinct stages.
Burned Lands: red mask and red gateAfter the pair of red orcs, drop through the thin floor and collect the red mask to the left. Later, wall-jump to the red gate and open it with Cynder’s fear breath.
Burned Lands → Floating Islands → MaleforAt the wide lava gap, jump to the rising column and only cross to the far side near its top. Finish the DS platforming route through the Floating Islands before the finale.

Java ME: seals, Dream Forest and final boss

Stage / goalWhat to do
Catacombs 1–2 → Catacombs BossAfter the first wall jump and checkpoint, charge the right wall. Break the crystal behind it for the Seal of Perfection. In Catacombs 2, after switching to Cynder, check the upper-left wall opposite Spyro’s switch.
Bone Valley → Dream Forest → Dragon CityThe Java route reaches Dragon City through Bone Valley and several Dream Forest stages with their own boss. Check breakable walls and replayable stages for seals.
Java finaleWhen the boss aims the laser down, jump to a side platform and hit its head with wind. Return underneath it and dodge the tail. Repeat until the key sequence appears.

Unlocks & rewards

Console armour

Open hidden chests with both dragons. Individual pieces grant bonuses, and complete sets can unlock additional abilities.

Console 100% objective

Finish all eleven chapters and collect 99 blue XP clusters, 20 red life crystals, 20 green magic crystals and 18 armour pieces. Defeat all eight elites.

The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon

Your checklist

0 / 39 guide tasks completed

Ticks are saved on this device for each game and carry over when you change language. The counter measures guide tasks and does not alter your game save.

Sources & editorial date

Independently written game guidance. The following sources support quest routes, mechanics and edition notes. Editorial date: 12 November 2026.

In-game names may differ between language versions. Report a correction.

Keep exploring

More guides from this series

Games & bonus content →

Ask K.A.I. a question about your game.