Dragonvale Breeding Mechanics

Dragonvale, a mobile game, features a breeding system for creating new types of dragons. Success depends on the combination of parent dragons and the game's inherent randomness.

Breeding Process Overview

Players combine two dragons in a breeding cave. The game then calculates the probability of offspring based on the parent dragons' genetic attributes. This is not a deterministic process; the same pairing may yield different results on different attempts.

Elemental Combinations

Each dragon possesses one or more elements (e.g., Fire, Water, Earth, Air, etc.). The elements of the parent dragons significantly influence the potential elements of the offspring. Certain combinations are more likely to produce specific elemental types or rare variations.

Rarity and Probability

Dragons are categorized by rarity (e.g., Common, Rare, Epic, Legendary). Breeding rarer dragons requires greater investment of time and resources and typically involves parent dragons of higher rarity or specific elemental combinations. The probability of obtaining a specific rare dragon is not explicitly stated but is generally lower for higher rarity breeds. Successful breeding often necessitates multiple attempts.

In-Game Resources and Time

Breeding dragons requires in-game currency and time. The duration of the breeding process varies depending on the rarity of the parent dragons. Faster breeding times can often be achieved through the use of in-game items or boosts.

Genetic Inheritance

While the exact algorithm remains undisclosed, the inheritance of traits seems to follow a probabilistic model. Parent dragon traits like element, appearance, and even name may influence the offspring, but this is not guaranteed.

Breeding Hints and Strategies

Players utilize online resources and community forums to share successful breeding combinations and strategies. Experimentation is key, as the exact outcome is not predetermined.