Dragons: Rise Of Berk Cheats And Tips

With Dreamworks' How To Train Your Dragon 2 set to hit theaters in a couple of weeks, Ludia has decided to involve players in its cinematic universe with the free-to-play Dragons: Rise of Berk. In it, you'll deal with characters from the film as you train dragons, collect resources and build items around your city so it will thrive, becoming bigger and stronger in the process.
Confused about making Berk a better place (when it wasn't one to begin with)? Don't be, these tips will help you out!
 

How do I find dragons in Dragons: Rise of Berk?

You begin with the basic Toothless, the devoted Nightfury that is one of the main stars in the film. Once you feed him enough fish (from a small source located within the upper left corner of Berk), you'll be able to use him to get through the game's tutorial and learn how to find and raise dragons.
The first dragon will be given to you automatically, and he'll lend a hand when it comes to providing fresh fish, which you can use in turn to grow your dragons. From there, you'll need to complete in-game missions to find new dragon eggs, which you can then hatch and evolve to add to your collection.

How do I make new buildings in Dragons: Rise of Berk?

Expansion is a sure-fire way to make Berk grow, and you'll want to make sure to keep on building in order to help it along. You'll need wood, which you can gather from various sources, along with using your Vikings. From there, simply tap where you want the building to go, and decide if you want to use some runes to expedite their creation. From there, your city will thrive, and it'll become easier to expand your city.
In addition, make sure you take care of Meade Hall. This is the main structure where your Vikings will get together, and the bigger it gets, the bigger army you'll be able to put together, and the smoother expansion will go. Be sure to take care of it, like you do other buildings.

How do I send dragons to search for stuff in Dragons: Rise of Berk?

Once hatched and properly trained in the nearby arena, you can assign dragons to begin looking for stuff around Berk's surrounding island. Toothless is the best dragon when it comes to locating certain resources, such as more runes and dragon eggs, so feed him properly and send him as often as you can. The others will help on resources as well, but neglecting your own pet dragon is not a smart move. Manage them properly and you'll soon be racking up the fish.

How do I earn free runes in Dragons: Rise of Berk?

You'll need runes to purchase new goods around the town, as well as expedite building of items, which can make things easier for you. You'll want to complete missions in order to collect as many as you can, as well as take part in promotional offers on the separate page and watch a few videos here and there.
In addition, there's an option to sign in via Facebook to receive some premium items, including a few extra runes. It's up to you, of course, but this will save you a little bit of cash in the long run.
Finally, keep an eye on Toothless as he looks around the island. Chances are he might find a few extra runes for good measure!

Do I need to pay for anything in Dragons: Rise of Berk?

You'll earn a decent amount of runes and fish over the game to get you through a good part of it. However, if you want the premium content right away, you can opt to pay for additional runes using real cash, ranging from $.99 to $49.99, depending how many you need. Learn the basics of the game first before you decide to plunk the cash.