Defend Berk features 3 types of dragons. They all have different stats, strengths and weaknesses, and abilities. The dragon type will be shown in the Defend Berk menu on the top right corner of your dragon's icon. You may also press the "i" button on the upper left hand corner to get a closer look at your dragon's stats for this mode.

The 3 types of dragons in this mode are:
- Attacker Dragons (Fire Symbol): Can inflict a high amount of damage. They have low health.
- Target Dragons (Target Symbol): Can do ranged attacks from further away for moderate damage. They have medium health.
- Defender Dragons (Heart Symbol): Can take a lot of damage, opening the way for your other dragons. They have low attack.