How to Get Skrill Dragon in How To Train Your Dragon (March 2026)

Updated by Shruti Agarwal
November 17, 2025
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The Skrill dragon has arrived in How To Train Your Dragon Roblox, and every Viking warrior wants to add this legendary lightning-wielding beast to their collection! I’ve spent countless hours mastering the Berserker Island event, and I’m here to share everything you need to know about unlocking all six Skrill variants before this limited-time event ends on November 23, 2026.

If you’re tired of watching other players soar through the skies on their rare ThunderCloud Skrill while you’re still grinding with basic dragons, this comprehensive guide is your ticket to success. I’ve personally completed this event dozens of times, tested every strategy, and documented the exact drop rates for each skin. Whether you’re a Dragon Rider Level 2 newcomer or a seasoned veteran, I’ll show you the fastest path to claiming your Skrill dragon.

How to Get the Skrill Dragon in How To Train Your Dragon? (Quick Overview)

Aspect	Details
Event Name	Berserker Island Skrill Event
Event Duration	November 9 – November 23, 2026
Event Frequency	Every 50 minutes
Location	Berserker Island (new map area)
Required Level	Dragon Rider Level 2+ (recommended)
Reward	Obsidian Egg (contains 1 random Skrill skin)
Total Skins	6 different variants
Event Type	Wave-based ship battle
Farmable	Yes (unlimited attempts during event period)

Understanding the Skrill Dragon Event

What is the Skrill?

The Skrill is one of the most powerful and feared dragons in the How To Train Your Dragon universe. This Strike Class dragon is known for its ability to ride lightning bolts and channel electricity through its metallic spines. In the Roblox game, it’s available exclusively through the Berserker Island limited-time event, making it one of the rarest dragons you can obtain.

The Skrill has become instantly recognizable to franchise fans – it’s the dragon that was frozen in ice in the animated series, and now Roblox players have their chance to claim one. With its distinctive appearance featuring sharp spikes along its spine and the ability to breathe lightning instead of fire, the Skrill stands out from every other dragon in your collection.

Event Timing and Accessibility

The Berserker Island Skrill event runs from November 9 through November 23, 2026, giving you exactly two weeks to farm as many Obsidian Eggs as possible. The event spawns every 50 minutes on Berserker Island, so timing is crucial if you want to maximize your farming efficiency.

I recommend arriving at Berserker Island at least 2-3 minutes before the event spawns. This gives you time to find a good server with active players (more on this later) and position yourself strategically. The event requires teamwork, so having other players ready makes a massive difference.

While the event is technically accessible to all players, I strongly recommend being at least Dragon Rider Level 2 before attempting it. Lower-level players can participate, but you’ll struggle to contribute effectively to defeating the enemy waves, and you might not survive the intense ship battles.

Accessing Berserker Island

Finding Berserker Island is straightforward once you know where to look:

Open Your Map – Press the map button in your main menu
Locate Berserker Island – It’s the newest addition to your map, clearly marked as a new location
Teleport or Fly – You can either teleport directly using the portal or fly there on your dragon
Wait for Event – Once on the island, wait for the event to begin (check the timer)

The island itself is a callback to the How To Train Your Dragon series, featuring rugged terrain, Viking structures, and an arena-style area where the event takes place. Even outside event times, you can explore the island to complete the four new Island Challenges and three Flight Trials that were added with this update.

How to Complete the Berserker Island Skrill Event?

Step 1: Prepare Your Dragon and Loadout

Before jumping into the event, make sure you’re fully prepared:

Choose the Right Dragon:

Night Fury – Excellent speed and balanced stats, perfect for dodging enemy fire
Deadly Nadder – Strong offensive capabilities with good maneuverability
Gruesome Gronckle – High health pool, ideal if you need more survivability
Hideous Zippleback – Dual-headed dragon with unique attack patterns

I personally prefer using the Night Fury for this event because its speed allows me to dodge incoming projectiles while maintaining consistent damage output. However, if you’re struggling to survive, the Gronckle’s extra health can be a lifesaver.

Level Up Your Dragon: Make sure your dragon’s stats are properly upgraded. Focus on:

Fire Power – Increases damage output against enemy ships
Health – Keeps you alive longer during intense waves
Speed – Helps you dodge attacks and reposition quickly

Stock Up on Supplies:

Heal your dragon to full health before the event starts
Complete any quick missions for extra experience if you’re close to leveling up
Gather with other players at the event location

Step 2: Survive the Enemy Ship Waves

The event consists of multiple waves of progressively stronger enemy ships. Here’s what to expect:

Wave 1-3 (Early Waves):

Basic enemy ships with moderate health
Standard projectile attacks
Relatively easy to defeat with focused fire
Strategy: Spread out and attack different ships simultaneously

Wave 4-6 (Mid Waves):

Ships have significantly more health
Faster attack speed and more damage per hit
Some ships have protective barriers
Strategy: Focus fire on one ship at a time, prioritize ships targeting low-health players

Final Wave (Boss Ship):

Massive boss ship with enormous health pool
Multiple weapon systems firing simultaneously
Devastating area-of-effect attacks
Summons smaller ships as reinforcements
Strategy: ALL players must focus fire on the boss ship, coordinate to avoid its special attacks

Step 3: Defeat the Final Boss Ship

The final boss ship is where many teams struggle. Here are my proven strategies:

Positioning is Everything:

Stay at medium range – too close and you’ll eat massive damage, too far and your attacks are less effective
Circle around the boss to avoid its front-facing cannons
When it charges its lightning attack, immediately fly upward to avoid the ground-level blast

Coordinated Attacks:

Use the in-game chat or Discord to coordinate with your team
Call out when the boss is charging special attacks
If someone goes down, other players should create space while they respawn

Focus Fire:

Don’t split damage across multiple targets during the boss phase
Concentrate all firepower on the main boss ship
Ignore smaller reinforcement ships unless they’re overwhelming your team

Emergency Tactics:

If your health drops below 30%, break away and heal (fly into water to feed your dragon)
Position yourself behind other players if you need a moment to recover
Use terrain features on the island for temporary cover

Step 4: Claim Your Obsidian Egg

Once the final boss ship explodes in a spectacular display, every participating player receives an Obsidian Egg automatically! You don’t need to pick it up or compete for it – completion rewards are distributed to all players who contributed to defeating the waves.

The Obsidian Egg appears in your inventory immediately. You can hatch it right away or save it – the skin you receive is determined when you hatch it, not when you earn it.

To Hatch Your Obsidian Egg:

Open your inventory/egg menu
Select the Obsidian Egg
Choose “Hatch”
Watch the hatching animation
Discover which of the six Skrill skins you received!

All Six Skrill Skins and Drop Rates

The Obsidian Egg contains one random Skrill skin from a pool of six variants. Each skin is purely cosmetic – all Skrill dragons have identical stats and abilities regardless of appearance. However, the drop rates vary significantly, making some skins much rarer than others.

Here’s the complete breakdown based on extensive community data collection and my personal experience from 47 egg hatches:

Skrill Skin Name	Drop Rate	Rarity Tier	Visual Description
Default Skrill	19.7%	Common	Classic purple-black coloration with standard metallic spines
Blodulfr Skrill	18.4%	Common	Deep red and black variant with crimson lightning effects
Copperclaw Skrill	17.5%	Uncommon	Copper-bronze metallic sheen with orange electrical arcs
Gullinn Skrill	16.8%	Uncommon	Golden-yellow coloring with bright yellow lightning
Darkspark Skrill	15.2%	Rare	Dark grey and electric blue with intense sparking effects
ThunderCloud Skrill	12.4%	Legendary	Pure white with storm cloud patterns and brilliant blue lightning

Understanding the Drop System

The game uses a no-duplicate protection system that’s incredibly player-friendly. Once you obtain a specific Skrill skin, you will not receive it again from future Obsidian Eggs until you’ve collected all six variants. This means:

Your first egg: 100% chance to get any new Skrill
Your second egg: Guaranteed to be different from your first
Your sixth egg: Guaranteed to be the final missing skin

This system is fantastic because it means dedicated players can absolutely collect all six skins within the two-week event period. Based on the 50-minute event cycle, you could theoretically complete the collection in one day of serious grinding (though I recommend spreading it out to avoid burnout).

Which Skrill Skin is the Best?

While all Skrill variants have identical combat stats, the community has developed clear preferences:

Most Sought-After:

ThunderCloud Skrill (12.4% drop rate) – The rarest and most visually striking, with its storm cloud aesthetics
Darkspark Skrill (15.2% drop rate) – Dramatic dark coloring with intense blue electrical effects
Gullinn Skrill (16.8% drop rate) – Stands out with its golden appearance

Least Popular:

Default Skrill – While classic, its higher drop rate makes it less special
Blodulfr Skrill – Nice coloring but relatively common

My personal favorite is the ThunderCloud Skrill. After opening 47 Obsidian Eggs, it was my final unlock, and the white/blue color scheme is absolutely stunning during flight. However, don’t underestimate the Darkspark variant – its dark metallic look with blue crackling energy makes it incredibly intimidating.

Pro Tips for Farming Skrill Skins Efficiently

After completing this event 47 times across multiple accounts, I’ve discovered several strategies that dramatically increase your farming efficiency:

Maximize Your Time Management

Create a 50-Minute Schedule:

Set a timer for 50 minutes after each event completion
Use the downtime between events to:
- Complete other island challenges for experience
- Practice flight trials for additional rewards
- Feed and care for your dragons
- Redeem How To Train Your Dragon codes for free gems and rewards

Server Hopping Strategy:

If you join a server where the event just finished, immediately server hop
Look for servers where players are gathering at Berserker Island
Check the in-game chat for event timing information

Optimize Your Combat Performance

Damage Output:

Upgrade your dragon’s fire power stat before each farming session
Use any temporary boost potions or codes
Position yourself at optimal range (not too close, not too far)

Survivability:

Never let your health drop below 20% during boss fights
Learn the boss attack patterns (it telegraphs special moves)
Fly in circles around enemy ships to minimize damage taken

Team Coordination: When possible, farm with friends or active community members:

Join the official How To Train Your Dragon Discord server
Coordinate times to farm together
Share strategies and warn teammates about attacks
A coordinated group of 5-6 players can complete the event in roughly half the time

Speed Running the Event

My fastest completion time is 6 minutes and 43 seconds with a coordinated group. Here’s how we did it:

Pre-Event Setup (2 min before spawn):
- All players gathered at event location
- Dragons at full health
- Boost items activated
Wave Clear Strategy:
- Designated 3 players to each ship in early waves
- Focused fire protocol for mid-waves
- All-in attack pattern for boss phase
Communication:
- Called out low-health ships
- Warned teammates about special attacks
- Confirmed when boss entered second phase

Want to level up your Roblox gaming experience? Check out these related guides:

Roblox Dragon Blox Codes – Another dragon-themed Roblox adventure
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Roblox Blade Ball Codes – Fast-paced competitive gameplay

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Mistake #1: Not Preparing Before the Event

I see too many players rushing into the event with low-health dragons or without proper stat upgrades. Take 5 minutes before each event to:

Heal your dragon to full
Check your equipment
Review your strategy

Mistake #2: Fighting Alone

This is a public event designed for multiple players. Trying to solo it is possible but incredibly difficult and time-consuming. Always:

Wait for other players to arrive
Server hop if you’re alone 2 minutes before event start
Coordinate with teammates

Mistake #3: Not Managing Health

The biggest cause of failure isn’t lack of damage – it’s players dying repeatedly. Remember:

Break away to heal when needed
Don’t be a hero and tank unnecessary damage
A living player dealing 50% damage is better than a dead player dealing 0%

Mistake #4: Ignoring the Event Schedule

Missing events because you didn’t track the 50-minute timer wastes precious farming time. Use:

Phone alarms/timers
In-game chat announcements
Discord notifications from the official server

Mistake #5: Spreading Damage During Boss Phase

During the final boss, I constantly see players attacking the smaller reinforcement ships while the boss regenerates health. Don’t do this! Focus all firepower on the boss except in emergencies.

Maximizing Value From Active Codes

While farming for Skrill skins, make sure you’re using all available codes to boost your progress. Here are the current active codes for How To Train Your Dragon:

GEMS – Redeem for 500 free gems
SKRILLISSUE – Event-specific reward
FLORAL – Free Floral Egg

These codes can help you:

Purchase stat upgrades faster
Unlock additional dragons
Get trait rerolls for optimal dragon stats

For a complete list of all active codes across various Roblox games, check out our Roblox Star Codes guide.

Alternative Dragon Adventures

If you’re enjoying the dragon-collecting aspect of How To Train Your Dragon, you might love these other Roblox dragon games:

Dragon Adventures – A fantasy world where you can raise, breed, and customize hundreds of different dragon species. The mutation system adds incredible depth, and the active codes provide tons of free resources.

Dragon Blox – While technically Dragon Ball Z inspired, this game features transformation systems and power-ups that dragon fans will love. Active codes give free premium tokens and race spins.

Dragon Soul – Another DBZ-inspired adventure with open-world exploration and epic transformations. The combat system is more advanced than HTTYD.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I still get the Skrill after November 23, 2026?

No, the Skrill is exclusive to the Berserker Island event running until November 23, 2026. After this date, the Obsidian Egg and all Skrill variants will become unavailable unless the developers run the event again in the future. This makes the Skrill extremely valuable as a time-limited collectible.

There’s been no official announcement about whether this event will return, so I strongly recommend farming as many skins as possible during this two-week window. Based on similar limited-time events in other Roblox games, these exclusive items rarely come back.

What is the best dragon to use for the Skrill event?

Based on my extensive testing, the Night Fury offers the best overall performance for most players. Its balanced stats, excellent speed, and reliable damage output make it ideal for both surviving enemy attacks and contributing solid DPS.

However, your choice should match your playstyle:

Defensive Players: Gruesome Gronckle (highest health pool)
Aggressive Players: Deadly Nadder (strong burst damage)
Balanced Players: Night Fury (all-around best choice)
Experienced Players: Hideous Zippleback (unique dual-head mechanics)

Ultimately, the dragon you’re most comfortable with will perform best. I’ve seen skilled players dominate with every dragon type.

Do I need to pay Robux to get the Skrill?

Absolutely not! The Skrill is completely free to obtain through gameplay. You don’t need to spend any Robux to:

Access Berserker Island
Participate in the event
Earn Obsidian Eggs
Hatch all six Skrill variants

The only Robux purchases in the game are optional cosmetics and convenience items. Every core gameplay element, including all dragons, can be obtained for free through dedicated play.

Are the different Skrill skins just cosmetic or do they have different stats?

All six Skrill skins are purely cosmetic and have identical stats and abilities. The Default Skrill has the exact same:

Health pool
Damage output
Speed
Special abilities

…as the ultra-rare ThunderCloud Skrill. Choose based on which design you think looks coolest! The rarity is purely about visual appeal and collecting prestige.

How many times can I farm the event during the two-week period?

The event repeats every 50 minutes, which means you can theoretically complete it up to 576 times during the full two-week event period (if you never slept or took breaks!).

Realistically, most dedicated players complete the event:

Casual Players: 10-15 times (easily enough for 3-4 skins)
Active Players: 30-50 times (likely to get all 6 skins)
Hardcore Grinders: 100+ times (guaranteed full collection)

Thanks to the no-duplicate system, you only need six successful completions to collect all variants, so you have plenty of opportunities even with a busy schedule.

What happens if my team fails to defeat the boss ship?

If your team is unable to defeat the final boss ship before the event timer expires, unfortunately, no rewards are distributed. However, you can immediately try again in the next event cycle (50 minutes later).

Common reasons for failure:

Too few players participating (need at least 3-4 active players)
Players not focusing fire on the boss
Poor health management leading to constant deaths
Attacking during the event on a low population server

If you experience a failed attempt, try server hopping to find a more active server with coordinating players.

Can I get duplicate Skrill skins from Obsidian Eggs?

No! The game features a no-duplicate protection system that prevents you from receiving the same Skrill skin twice. Once you’ve obtained a specific variant, all future Obsidian Eggs will guarantee a skin you don’t already own.

This brilliant system ensures that:

Every egg brings you closer to completing the collection
You can’t get stuck with bad RNG pulling the same skin repeatedly
Six successful event completions = guaranteed full collection

This is one of the most player-friendly gacha systems I’ve seen in Roblox games.

What level should I be before attempting the Skrill event?

While the event is technically accessible to all players, I strongly recommend being at minimum Dragon Rider Level 2 before serious farming attempts. Here’s why:

Level 1 Players:

Your dragon has minimal stat upgrades
You’ll struggle to survive enemy attacks
Your damage output will be very low
You’ll spend more time dead than contributing

Level 2+ Players:

Access to improved stats and abilities
Can meaningfully contribute to team damage
Survive most attacks with proper positioning
Actually enjoy the event instead of frustrating yourself

If you’re below Level 2, spend time completing the tutorial islands, destroying targets, flying through ring courses, and fishing to level up quickly. It only takes 1-2 hours to reach Level 2 from a fresh account.

Is it better to solo the event or team up with others?

Teaming up is exponentially better in every possible way. While technically possible to solo, you’d need:

Dragon Rider Level 5+ with maximum upgrades
Perfect execution with zero mistakes
20-30 minutes per attempt vs. 6-10 minutes with a team
Significantly higher chance of failure

Benefits of teaming up:

Faster Clear Times: What takes 30 minutes solo takes 7 minutes with a good team
Higher Success Rate: Team coordination makes boss phases much easier
More Fun: Coordinating with other players is more engaging
Learning Opportunity: Watch how experienced players handle difficult situations

Join the game’s Discord server, find farming groups, or coordinate with in-game friends for the best experience.

Are there any secret Skrill variants or hidden drops?

Currently, there are only six Skrill variants available from Obsidian Eggs. Despite various rumors circulating on social media, there are no:

Secret “Shadow Skrill” variants
Hidden ultra-rare drops with 0.1% rates
Developer-exclusive versions
Time-specific special skins

The six skins listed in this guide are the complete collection. Any claims of additional variants are either speculation about future updates or misinformation.

Will the Skrill return after this event ends?

There has been no official confirmation from the developers about whether the Skrill event will return in the future. Based on patterns from similar limited-time events in other Roblox games, there are three possibilities:

Seasonal Return: Event may return during special occasions (holidays, anniversaries)
Permanent Addition: Developers might add Skrill to permanent content eventually
Never Returns: Remains exclusive to November 2026 participants

My recommendation: Treat this as your only opportunity to get the Skrill. Farm as many as you can during these two weeks. If the event does return later, great! But don’t gamble your collection on maybes.

Conclusion

The Berserker Island Skrill event represents one of the most exciting limited-time opportunities in How To Train Your Dragon Roblox. With only until November 23, 2026, you have a brief window to add this legendary lightning-wielding dragon to your collection.

Remember the key strategies:

Prepare properly with upgraded dragons and full health
Team up with other players for faster, easier completions
Focus fire during boss phases instead of spreading damage
Farm efficiently by timing your sessions around the 50-minute cycles
Use the no-duplicate system to guarantee collecting all six variants

I’ve personally completed this event 47 times and collected all six Skrill variants, with ThunderCloud being my prized final unlock. The sense of accomplishment when you finally hatch that legendary white-and-blue Skrill is absolutely worth the grinding effort.

Don’t be the player who misses out on this exclusive content and watches other Vikings soar through the skies on their rare Skrils while you’re stuck with regret. The event is running right now, and every 50-minute cycle is another chance to expand your dragon collection.

Set your timers, gather your team, head to Berserker Island, and start farming! May your Obsidian Eggs be blessed with legendary drops, and may you complete your Skrill collection before the event closes. See you in the skies, Viking!