Learn all about Spyro the Dragon's controls, including button mappings and combos, and discover the locations and values of all collectibles like gems, dragons, and eggs.
This section covers the controls for Spyro the Dragon and details the game's main collectibles: gems, dragons, and dragon eggs.
Controls
Here is a table showing what every button on the PS controller will do when pressed once:
| Button | Action |
|---|---|
| Left Analog Stick | Moves Spyro in direction you push it |
| Right Analog Stick | - |
| L3 | Recenters camera behind Spyro |
| R3 | - |
| L1 | Makes Spyro roll to the left |
| R1 | Makes Spyro roll to the right |
| L2 | Rotates camera to the left |
| R2 | Rotates camera to the right |
| Up d-button | Moves Spyro away from the camera |
| Down d-button | Moves Spyro towards the camera |
| Left d-button | Moves Spyro to the left of the screen |
| Right d-button | Moves Spyro to the right of the screen |
| Triangle (T) | Hold to get a still first-person view |
| Square ([]) | Hold to charge in the given direction |
| Circle (O) | Makes Spyro release a burst of flame |
| X | Makes Spyro jump (hold to get higher) |
| SELECT | Brings up the 'Inventory' Screen |
| START | Brings up the Pause Menu |
And here are the results of button combos:
| Buttons | Action |
|---|---|
| L1/R1 + LAS/D-pad | Rolling with an extra dimension |
| T + LAS/D-pad | Rotates view from first-person |
| [] + X | Jump charge (faster, worse handling) |
| X + O | Flame in mid-air (helps hit higher) |
| X + X | Jump, then glide in given direction |
| X + X + T | Jump, glide and then drop in mid-air |
Collectibles
Gems
Gems are the most common collectable, scattered throughout all levels. Each level houses several hundred gems, with values varying by color:
- Red = 1 Gem
- Green = 2 Gems
- Purple/Blue = 5 Gems
- Yellow/Gold = 10 Gems
- Pink = 25 Gems
Gems can be found lying around, dropped by enemies, or in chests. There are 14,000 gems in total in the game. You need 6,000 to beat Gnasty.
Dragons
Dragons are trapped in crystal and must be rescued. They are found in most levels, usually between two and five per level (one in boss levels, none in flight levels). To free them, step on their platforms. Once freed, they offer advice and can serve as checkpoints or save points. There are 80 dragons in total in the game. You need 50 to beat Gnasty.
Dragon Eggs
Dragon eggs are minor collectibles, stolen by blue thieves who run from Spyro. They can be caught by charging or by using a burst of flame. Eggs are found in only a few levels, with one or two per level, and are often well-hidden. There are 12 dragon eggs in total in the game. You need 5 to beat Gnasty.
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