Elements

Description
are a key part of DragonVale. They are used in Breeding, Shrines, Boosts, and Habitats. There are sixteen in total: eight basic and eight epic.

Breeding
determine which egg you will obtain. By breeding dragons with different, you will obtain a hybrid dragon, except in the case of the Air Dragon. (Air is not classifed as a hybrid, but is bred from two primary element dragons).

Habitats
Dragons can only live in habitats that share the same elements as them. For example, a Plant Dragon can only live in a Plant Habitat, whereas a Tree Dragon can live in either a Plant Habitat and Earth Habitat.
 * Gemstone Dragons can only live in the habitats on the Gemstone Island.

Shrines and Boosts
Each basic element has one Shrine and Boost. Epic elements do not have either.
 * Hybrid Dragons count toward two or more shrines and can be positively boosted by two or more boosts.