LEGO 71855 Ninja Dragon Riyu's Battle: Set Guide

Specifications

Set number	71855
Release year	2026
Piece count	347
Minifigures	4
Theme	Ninjago
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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Set 71855, “Ninja Dragon Riyu's Battle”, is part of the Ninjago theme and depicts a conflict scene built around the dragon Riyu. Released in 2026, it contains 347 pieces and fits within the theme's action focused model range.

This LEGO Ninjago model places Riyu, a dragon associated with the series' characters, at the centre of the scene.

The build uses 347 pieces and includes 4 minifigures: Arin (Draconus Robes), Loyalist, Mutation Monster, Tentacles and Nya (Draconus Form).

The set suits a Ninjago collection focused on dragons, character variants or faction based confrontations. It can be displayed as a compact scene centred on Riyu, or combined with other Ninjago sets to expand a larger play environment while keeping this model's subject distinct.

Inventory of set 71855

The inventory of set 71855 lists 347 pieces, spare parts excluded: 135 different lots (one shape in one color) for 122 part shapes. The box also contains 15 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 71855

Main color: dark blue, making up 19% of the parts, followed by black (18%) and sand blue (16%).

Color	Parts	Share
Dark Blue	67	19%
Black	64	18%
Sand Blue	57	16%
Dark Bluish Gray	32	9.2%
Pearl Gold	26	7.5%
Bright Light Orange	26	7.5%
Light Bluish Gray	11	3.2%
Dark Red	10	2.9%
White	8	2.3%
Reddish Brown	7	2%
Other colors (10)	39	11%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates Special	81	23%
Plates	32	9.2%
Animal / Creature Body Parts	25	7.2%
Bricks Curved	24	6.9%
Bricks Sloped	18	5.2%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	17	4.9%

Most common parts in set 71855

Part	Color	Quantity
Bracket 1 x 1 - 1 x 1 36841	Bright Light Orange	14
Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Cut Corner 26601	Sand Blue	12
Animal / Creature Body Part, Claw with Clip 3171	Black	12
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200	Sand Blue	12
Bracket 1 x 1 - 1 x 1 Inverted 36840	Dark Blue	10
Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 15068	Sand Blue	9
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter 25269	Sand Blue	8
Plate Special 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs 35480	Dark Blue	8
Plate Special 1 x 2 5.9mm Centre Side Towball Socket 14704	Light Bluish Gray	6
Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals 24866	Bright Light Orange	6

94 of the 122 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

Exclusive parts in set 71855

One part shape in set 71855 appears in no other set in the catalog, most often a printed element, a sticker or a mold specific to the model. If it gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 3 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Creature Body Part, Dragon Head Riyu with Lime Eyes, Dark Blue/Bright Light Orange Scales print 4921pr0006	Sand Blue

Rebuilding set 71855 from another set

Share of the parts of set 71855 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
71834 Zane's Ultra Combiner Mech	30%	1,187	2025

No similarly sized set goes above 30%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 71855 within its line

With 347 pieces, set 71855 ranks #163 out of 396 Ninjago sets in our database, which have an average of 470 parts. Among the 558 sets released in 2026, it ranks #289.

Included minifigures

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 71855 Ninja Dragon Riyu's Battle have?

LEGO set 71855 Ninja Dragon Riyu's Battle has 347 pieces. It was released in 2026 as part of the Ninjago theme.

What year was LEGO set 71855 released?

Set 71855 Ninja Dragon Riyu's Battle was released in 2026 and belongs to the Ninjago theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 71855?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 71855 Ninja Dragon Riyu's Battle: 4. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 71855?

The instructions for LEGO set 71855 Ninja Dragon Riyu's Battle can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 71855.

What is the main color of LEGO set 71855?

Dark blue, with 67 out of 347 pieces, or 19%. Next come black (18%) and sand blue (16%).

How many different parts does set 71855 contain?

Set 71855 has 135 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 122 part shapes. Most common part: Bracket 1 x 1 - 1 x 1 in bright light orange, with 14 copies.

Does LEGO set 71855 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Creature Body Part, Dragon Head Riyu with Lime Eyes, Dark Blue/Bright Light Orange Scales print.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 71855?

Set 71834 Zane's Ultra Combiner Mech, released in 2025: it supplies 30%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Is the main build a creature or a vehicle?

The subject is Riyu the dragon, so the set is centred on a creature rather than a vehicle.