Dragon Types: Colors and Tails

Dragon types in the Empyrean series come down to two things: color and tail. There are six dragon colors, five battle tail types and the rare feathertail. Use this chart to see what you could bond during Threshing on Dragonkind or in our free Threshing Day quiz.

Dragon types by color

Color	In the books	The rider it chooses (quiz result)
Red Dragon	Quick to temper, Red Scorpiontails most of all. The cadet rule: never look a red in the eye.	You lead with courage and instinct. When the Vale goes quiet, you are the cadet who steps forward instead of waiting to be chosen.
Orange Dragon	Ranging from apricot to carrot, oranges are known as the most unpredictable dragons.	You thrive on chaos and improvisation. Plans are suggestions, and you are at your best when nobody, including you, knows what comes next.
Brown Dragon	The field guide is blunt: showing a brown any trepidation is a mistake you will not repeat.	You are the one the squad leans on. Loyal, grounded and patient, you would rather outlast a problem than rush it.
Green Dragon	Greens are the most reasonable dragons. The cadet rule: never back down from a green.	You think before you move. Where other cadets panic, you read the terrain, weigh the odds and pick the smartest path through the Vale.
Blue Dragon	Known for formidable size and the most ruthless temperament. Blue Daggertails are the rarest blues.	You carry yourself with quiet intensity. You do not need the spotlight, but anyone who threatens your people learns how sharp you are.
Black Dragon	The rarest color, with none born in the last century, and considered the smartest and most discerning.	You were not supposed to survive this, and you did anyway. Black dragons choose riders others underestimate, and they rarely choose at all.

"In the books" is based on Fourth Wing. Rider descriptions are our quiz's interpretation.

Dragon types by tail

Tail	What it looks like
Daggertail	Knifelike spikes at the tip that can disembowel with a single flick.
Swordtail	Carried by Cath (red) and Codagh, General Melgren's black.
Clubtail	A heavy, blunt end with pure bludgeoning power.
Scorpiontail	Tipped with a venomous bulb.
Morningstartail	A clubtail's bludgeoning power plus spikes. Tairn, the most famous black dragon, is one.
Feathertail	The breed riders know least about. Feathertails are not supposed to bond at all.

Find your dragon

Not sure which color fits you? Take the Threshing Day dragon quiz. Seven choices, no sign-up. Playing the official game? Read the Dragonkind game guide.