Disney Dreamlight Valley features a diverse cast of magical creatures that players can encounter, feed, and eventually claim as loyal companions. Among the most majestic yet elusive animals are the ravens, which reside exclusively within the dark and mysterious Forgotten Lands biome. Befriending these winged creatures requires a specific approach and a fine understanding of their refined culinary preferences.
Locating the Ravens in the Forgotten Lands
Before you can begin your journey of befriending a raven, you must unlock the access point to the Forgotten Lands. This end-game biome costs a significant amount of Dreamlight to clear away the night thorns blocking the entrance. Once inside, you will spot several color variations of ravens soaring gracefully high above the gloomy purple landscape.
Unlike other animals that roam the ground, ravens spend most of their time in flight, making them look somewhat intimidating to new players. They appear on different days of the week depending on their specific color type, such as the Classic, Blue, or Red variant. Tracking their schedules ensures you will not miss an opportunity to interact with them during your daily valley routine.
The Secret to Approaching a Raven
Many players find themselves frustrated when first attempting to approach a raven because running directly toward them causes the birds to fly away. The trick to successfully interacting with a raven relies entirely on patience and staying completely still. When you spot a raven, simply walk over to its immediate vicinity and halt your avatar's movement.
Once you are standing still, the curious bird will begin to descend and start circling closely over your head for a few moments. Wait patiently until the raven finishes its aerial display and hovers stationary directly in front of you. When it stops moving, a prompt will appear on your screen allowing you to approach safely and open your inventory.
Preparing Their Favorite Five Star Meals
Ravens have incredibly high standards compared to other critters in the valley, as they completely turn up their noses at raw ingredients or low-quality snacks. Their absolute favorite food category consists of any five-star cooked meal prepared at a cooking station. Feeding them a top-tier dish triggers an enthusiastic reaction and maximizes your friendship progression path.
A highly efficient option to satisfy their royal appetite is cooking the Large Seafood Platter, which simply requires combining four pieces of any seafood with a single lemon. Another accessible alternative is creating Arendellian Pickled Herring using easily gathered ingredients like fresh herring, garlic, onions, and lemons. Preparing a small stockpile of these culinary masterpieces beforehand makes your daily feeding routine seamless and rewarding.
Unlocking Ravens as Persistent Companions
Befriending a raven cannot be accomplished in a single encounter, meaning you will need to repeat this feeding ritual over several separate days. Consistently offering them their preferred five-star meals will steadily fill their hidden trust meter. Once you have fed a specific color variant enough times, that particular bird will permanently unlock as a companion option.
After unlocking your new avian friend, you can easily equip it through the Wardrobe menu under the Companion tab to have it follow you around the valley. These elegant birds add a wonderful touch of mystery to your character's look as you explore the world. Treating them well ensures you will always have a loyal, dark-feathered sidekick soaring right by your side during your magical adventures.
