
You cannot directly control the dragon while riding, but can give it certain instructions. The dragon will then land and allow you to climb onto its back and ride it. In order to ride a dragon, you must acquire all three words of the Bend Will shout and use it on a dragon.

You will need to kill Miraak 3 times for it to take. This is not a hard fight, but it is long. He will be aided by 2 dragons: Kruziikrel and Relonikiv. You can either engage Miraak directly or return to your dragon and fight from the air.

Land on the tower and dismount from your Dragon. Make your way to the marked location, the highest tower. Be wary of the various enemies that can attack you. You get to ride and control the dragon for now. It will offer you a ride to where you can then confront Miraak. They will congratulate you the Dragonborn on their mastery of the Thu'um. "Defeat Miraak" is an objective in the main quest " At the Summit of Apocrypha" in Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Dragonborn. Defeat Miraak during At the Summit of Apocrypha in Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Dragonborn.
