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Players can choose to either go gung-ho with Prayer or [[Pray flick|pray occasionally]] with said armour choices. Also, [[Piety]] can be used in conjunction with [[Protect from Melee]]. The dragons' max hits are 12, 20, and 22 for [[Bronze dragon|Bronze]], [[Iron dragon|Iron]] and [[Steel dragon]]s respectively, so it's wise to stay well above their maxes for good cushioning.
 
Players can choose to either go gung-ho with Prayer or [[Pray flick|pray occasionally]] with said armour choices. Also, [[Piety]] can be used in conjunction with [[Protect from Melee]]. The dragons' max hits are 12, 20, and 22 for [[Bronze dragon|Bronze]], [[Iron dragon|Iron]] and [[Steel dragon]]s respectively, so it's wise to stay well above their maxes for good cushioning.
   
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{{Recommended equipment|style = Prayer|helm1 = {{plink|Slayer helmet (i)}}|neck1 = {{plink|Amulet of torture}}|neck2 = {{plink|Amulet of fury}}|neck3 = {{plink|Amulet of glory}}|cape1 = {{plink|Ardougne cloak 4}}|cape2 = [[File:Capes of accomplishments (trimmed).gif]] [[Cape of Accomplishment]]|cape3 = [[File:God capes.gif]] [[God cape]]|cape4 = {{plink|Fire cape}}|cape5 = {{plink|Obsidian cape}}|body1 = {{plink|Proselyte hauberk}} / {{plink|Verac's brassard}}|legs1 = {{plink|Proselyte cuisse}} / {{plink|Verac's plateskirt}}|weapon1 = {{plink|Zamorakian hasta}}|weapon2 = {{plink|Abyssal dagger (p++)|Abyssal dagger}}|weapon3 = {{plink|Leaf-bladed sword}}|weapon4 = {{plink|Dragon sword}}|shield1 = {{plink|Dragonfire shield}}|shield2 = {{plink|Avernic defender hilt}}|ammo1 = {{plink|God blessing|Holy blessing}}|gloves1 = {{plink|Barrows gloves}}|boots1 = {{plink|Primordial boots}}|boots2 = {{plink|Dragon boots}}|boots3 = {{plink|Bandos boots}}|ring1 = {{plink|Ring of the gods (i)}}|ring2 = {{plink|Ring of suffering (i)}}|ring3 = {{plink|Berserker ring (i)}}|ring4 = {{plink|Treasonous ring (i)}}|ring5 = {{plink|Ring of wealth}}|special1 = {{plink|Dragon dagger (p++)|Dragon dagger}}|helm2 = {{plink|Black mask (i)}}|helm3 = {{plink|Helm of neitiznot}} / {{plink|Verac's helm}}}}
   
 
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Latest revision as of 13:35, 3 March 2019

For a guide on killing Mithril dragons, see Mithril dragon/Strategies.

Metal dragons can be killed with all three combat styles. Although players can opt for better setups if maging, Void Mage can be used as well for accounts below 70 Defence. However, Ahrim's will prove to be better when players have level 70 Defence or higher.

Suggested skills

Equipment

Although Melee is an efficient way of killing them especially with a Zamorakian hasta, which is the best stab weapon, use Proselyte armour for Prayer or high-tier armour, such as Bandos or Barrows equipment, for Defence. The Zamorakian hasta is the best choice followed by the Abyssal dagger, the Leaf-bladed sword and lastly followed by Dragon longsword set on stab. Using slash weapons, such as an Abyssal whip, is not recommended as the dragons would take longer to kill. As their Defence is extremely high, the higher the stab bonus the faster the kills will be, thus using less supplies.

Players can choose to either go gung-ho with Prayer or pray occasionally with said armour choices. Also, Piety can be used in conjunction with Protect from Melee. The dragons' max hits are 12, 20, and 22 for Bronze, Iron and Steel dragons respectively, so it's wise to stay well above their maxes for good cushioning.

Recommended equipment for Prayer
Slot Item (most effective → least effective)
Head Slayer helmet (i) Slayer helmet (i) Black mask (i) Black mask (i) Helm of neitiznot Helm of neitiznot / Verac's helm Verac's helm N/A N/A
Neck Amulet of torture Amulet of torture Amulet of fury Amulet of fury Amulet of glory Amulet of glory N/A N/A
Back Ardougne cloak 4 Ardougne cloak 4 Capes of accomplishments (trimmed) Cape of Accomplishment God capes God cape Fire cape Fire cape Obsidian cape Obsidian cape
Body Proselyte hauberk Proselyte hauberk / Verac's brassard Verac's brassard N/A N/A N/A N/A
Legs Proselyte cuisse Proselyte cuisse / Verac's plateskirt Verac's plateskirt N/A N/A N/A N/A
Weapo Zamorakian hasta Zamorakian hasta Abyssal dagger Abyssal dagger (p++) Leaf-bladed sword Leaf-bladed sword Dragon sword Dragon sword N/A
Shield Dragonfire shield Dragonfire shield Avernic defender hilt Avernic defender hilt N/A N/A N/A
Ammo/Spell Holy blessing God blessing N/A N/A N/A N/A
Gloves Barrows gloves Barrows gloves N/A N/A N/A N/A
Feet Primordial boots Primordial boots Dragon boots Dragon boots Bandos boots Bandos boots N/A N/A
Ring Ring of the gods (i) Ring of the gods (i) Ring of suffering (i) Ring of suffering (i) Berserker ring (i) Berserker ring (i) Treasonous ring (i) Treasonous ring (i) Ring of wealth Ring of wealth
Special attack Dragon dagger Dragon dagger (p++) N/A N/A N/A N/A

Inventory


Dragon dagger(p) Prayer potion(4) Prayer potion(4) Prayer potion(4)
Prayer potion(4) Prayer potion(4) Prayer potion(4) Prayer potion(4)
Prayer potion(4) Prayer potion(4) Prayer potion(4) Prayer potion(4)
Prayer potion(4) Super antifire potion(4) Antifire potion(4) Antifire potion(4)
Antifire potion(4) Antifire potion(4) Antifire potion(4) Holy wrench
Super combat potion(4) Super combat potion(4) Monkfish Monkfish
Dragon axe Coins Nature rune Fire rune


Notes:

  1. A Dragon dagger (p++) is only used to deliver Special attacks that can poison your foe.
  2. If using little-to-no Prayer, then 6-7 Prayer potions will do just fine. Otherwise, max your Prayer.
  3. Coupling Antifires or Extended antifires with said shield neutralizes all Dragonfire damage.
  4. Super defence can be omitted from the Super set.
  5. A Woodcutting axe is required to cut through vine blockage.
  6. It costs 30 coins to charter a ship and 875 coins to enter Brimhaven Dungeon for a total of 905 coins.
  7. The Holy wrench helps conserve Prayer potion usage and can be obtained by completing Rum Deal.
  8. Some drops are good for Alching on the spot instead of banking.

Although Melee is an efficient way of killing them especially with a Zamorakian hasta, which is the best stab weapon, use Proselyte armour for Prayer or high-tier armour, such as Bandos or Barrows equipment, for Defence. The Zamorakian hasta is the best choice followed by the Abyssal dagger, the Leaf-bladed sword and lastly followed by Dragon longsword set on stab. Using slash weapons, such as an Abyssal whip, is not recommended as the dragons would take longer to kill. As their Defence is extremely high, the higher the stab bonus the faster the kills will be, thus using less supplies.

Players can choose to either go gung-ho with Prayer or pray occasionally with said armour choices. Also, Piety can be used in conjunction with Protect from Melee. The dragons' max hits are 12, 20, and 22 for Bronze, Iron and Steel dragons respectively, so it's wise to stay well above their maxes for good cushioning.

Recommended equipment for Melee
Slot Item (most effective → least effective)
Head Slayer helmet (i) Slayer helmet (i) Black mask (i) Black mask (i) Serpentine helm Serpentine helm Verac's helm Verac's helm Helm of neitiznot Helm of neitiznot
Neck Amulet of torture Amulet of torture Amulet of fury Amulet of fury Amulet of glory Amulet of glory N/A N/A
Back Infernal cape Infernal cape Fire cape Fire cape Capes of accomplishments (trimmed) Cape of Accomplishment Obsidian cape Obsidian cape N/A
Body Bandos chestplate Bandos chestplate Verac's brassard Verac's brassard N/A N/A N/A
Legs Bandos tassets Bandos tassets Verac's plateskirt Verac's plateskirt N/A N/A N/A
Weapo Zamorakian hasta Zamorakian hasta Abyssal dagger Abyssal dagger (p++) Leaf-bladed sword Leaf-bladed sword Dragon sword Dragon sword N/A
Shield Dragonfire shield Dragonfire shield Anti-dragon shield Anti-dragon shield N/A N/A N/A
Ammo/Spell Holy blessing God blessing N/A N/A N/A N/A
Gloves Barrows gloves Barrows gloves N/A N/A N/A N/A
Feet Primordial boots Primordial boots Dragon boots Dragon boots Bandos boots Bandos boots N/A N/A
Ring Ring of suffering (i) Ring of suffering (i) Berserker ring (i) Berserker ring (i) Warrior ring (i) Warrior ring (i) Ring of wealth Ring of wealth Ring of life Ring of life
Special attack Dragon dagger Dragon dagger (p++) N/A N/A N/A N/A
Dragon dagger(p) Prayer potion(4) Prayer potion(4) Prayer potion(4)
Prayer potion(4) Prayer potion(4) Prayer potion(4) Prayer potion(4)
Antifire potion(4) Antifire potion(4) Antifire potion(4) Antifire potion(4)
Super attack(4) Super attack(4) Super strength(4) Super strength(4)
Monkfish Monkfish Monkfish Monkfish
Monkfish Monkfish Monkfish Teleport to house
Dragon axe Coins Nature rune Fire rune


Inventory

Notes:

  1. A Dragon dagger (p++) is only used to deliver Special attacks that can poison your foe.
  2. If using little-to-no Prayer, then 6-7 Prayer potions will do just fine. Otherwise, max your Prayer.
  3. Coupling Antifires or Extended antifires with said shield neutralizes all Dragonfire damage.
  4. Super defence can be omitted from the Super set.
  5. A Woodcutting axe is required to cut through vine blockage.
  6. It costs 30 coins to charter a ship and 875 coins to enter Brimhaven Dungeon, or it's free if Karamja gloves 3 are unlocked.
  7. The Holy wrench helps conserve Prayer potion usage and can be gotten from doing Rum Deal.
  8. Some drops are good for Alching on the spot instead of banking.

Depending on the spell used, Magic can be a make or break. The most cost-efficient ways for killing these metal dragons involve using a Trident of the seas/swamp or casting Fire Bolt with Chaos gauntlets and a Smoke staff wielded. The best way to obliterate them is by using the Trident since it hits hard and fast while also being semi cost-effective. It works well against all metal dragons including Mithril dragons and even lava dragons since it can deliver swift, hard hits especially at high levels. Always keep a distance of several spaces away from the dragon to avoid its devastating Melee attack. All the caster has to do is make sure his or her antifire is up to par, and bomb away on them at a distance.

As a great alternative to the listed gear choices, Mage Void Knight equipment is also fair game especially since the full set boosts the player's accuracy. Thus, it will make the player's spells hit more frequently.


Recommended equipment for Magic
Slot Item (most effective → least effective)
Head Slayer helmet (i) Slayer helmet (i) Black mask (i) Black mask (i) Ancestral hat Ancestral hat Ahrim's hood Ahrim's hood Infinity hat Infinity hat
Neck Occult necklace Occult necklace Amulet of fury Amulet of fury Amulet of glory Amulet of glory N/A N/A
Back God capes God cape Fire cape Fire cape Capes of accomplishments (trimmed) Cape of Accomplishment Capes of accomplishments Cape of Accomplishment Obsidian cape Obsidian cape
Body Ancestral robe top Ancestral robe top Ahrim's robetop Ahrim's robetop Infinity top Infinity top Mystic robe top (blue) Mystic robe top N/A
Legs Ancestral robe bottom Ancestral robe bottom Ahrim's robeskirt Ahrim's robeskirt Infinity bottoms Infinity bottoms Mystic robe bottom (blue) Mystic robe bottom N/A
Weapo Trident of the seas Trident of the seas (Toxic) Smoke battlestaff Smoke battlestaff[1] N/A N/A N/A
Shield Anti-dragon shield Anti-dragon shield Dragonfire shield Dragonfire shield N/A N/A N/A
Ammo/Spell Holy blessing God blessing N/A N/A N/A N/A
Gloves Tormented bracelet Tormented bracelet[2] Barrows gloves Barrows gloves Infinity gloves Infinity gloves Mystic gloves (blue) Mystic gloves N/A
Feet Eternal boots Eternal boots Infinity boots Infinity boots Mystic boots (blue) Mystic boots N/A N/A
Ring Seers ring (i) Seers ring (i) Ring of wealth Ring of wealth Ring of life Ring of life N/A N/A

Inventory


Prayer potion(4) Antifire potion(4) Antifire potion(4) Antifire potion(4)
Antifire potion(4) Antifire potion(4) Antifire potion(4) Antifire potion(4)
Antifire potion(4) Antifire potion(4) Antifire potion(4) Antifire potion(4)
Antifire potion(4) Antifire potion(4) Antifire potion(4) Antifire potion(4)
Magic potion(4) Magic potion(4) Monkfish Monkfish
Monkfish Monkfish Teleport to house Coins
Dragon axe Chaos rune Fire rune Nature rune


Notes:

  1. A Smoke staff is only needed alongside Chaos runes if planning to cast Fire Bolt, but the better Fire spells, namely Fire Blast with Death runes, may also be used in lieu of Fire Bolt.
  2. Use Chaos gauntlets only if casting Fire Bolt
  3. Said runes are only required if planning to cast Fire Bolt.
  4. Unlike Melee, Prayer potions are really not needed when using Magic or Ranged unless Mystic Might or Eagle Eye is put into play. Activating Protect from Melee while en route to the dragons could help nonetheless.
  5. Coupling Antifires or Extended antifires with said shield neutralizes all Dragonfire damage.
  6. A Woodcutting axe is required to cut through vine blockage.
  7. It costs 30 coins to charter a ship and 875 coins to enter Brimhaven Dungeon, or it's free if Karamja gloves 3 are unlocked.
  8. Some drops are good for Alching on the spot instead of banking.

Ranged can be feasible and very economical if using broad bolts, but using Diamond bolts (e) can be expensive. Although diamond bolts are the best bolts to use, they're not really worth it, thus broad bolts should be used instead. As a great alternative to the listed gear choices, Ranger Void Knight equipment is also fair game especially since the full set boosts the player's damage, but Armadyl or black dragonhide armour is better. If a special bolt is desired, then bring some Emerald bolts (e) to dish out some poison, and switch to using broads for the remainder of the kill. Always keep a distance of several spaces away from the dragon to avoid its devastating Melee attack. All the archer has to do is make sure his or her antifire is up to par, and snipe away at a distance.


Recommended equipment for Ranged
Slot Item (most effective → least effective)
Head Slayer helmet (i) Slayer helmet (i) / Black mask (i) Black mask (i) Armadyl helmet Armadyl helmet Robin hood hat Robin hood hat Archer helm Archer helm Karil's coif Karil's coif
Neck Necklace of anguish Necklace of anguish Amulet of fury Amulet of fury Amulet of glory Amulet of glory N/A N/A
Back Ava's assembler Ava's assembler Ava's accumulator Ava's accumulator Ava's attractor Ava's attractor Ranging cape Ranging cape N/A
Body Armadyl chestplate Armadyl chestplate Karil's leathertop Karil's leathertop Armadyl d'hide Blessed body Black d'hide body Black d'hide body N/A
Legs Armadyl chainskirt Armadyl chainskirt Karil's leatherskirt Karil's leatherskirt Armadyl chaps Blessed chaps Black d'hide chaps Black d'hide chaps N/A
Weapo Dragon hunter crossbow Dragon hunter crossbow Armadyl crossbow Armadyl crossbow Rune crossbow Rune crossbow N/A N/A
Shield Anti-dragon shield Anti-dragon shield Dragonfire shield Dragonfire shield N/A N/A N/A
Ammo/Spell Diamond bolts (e) Diamond bolts (e) Broad bolts Broad bolts Adamant bolts adamant bolts Emerald bolts (e) Emerald bolts (e) Mithril bolts Mithril bolts
Gloves Barrows gloves Barrows gloves Armadyl bracers Blessed vambraces Black d'hide vamb Black d'hide vamb N/A N/A
Feet Pegasian boots Pegasian boots Ranger boots Ranger boots Armadyl d'hide boots Blessed boots Snakeskin boots Snakeskin boots N/A
Ring Archers ring (i) Archers ring (i) Ring of wealth Ring of wealth Ring of life Ring of life N/A N/A
Special attack Emerald bolts (e) Emerald bolts (e) N/A N/A N/A N/A

Inventory


Prayer potion(4) Antifire potion(4) Antifire potion(4) Antifire potion(4)
Antifire potion(4) Antifire potion(4) Antifire potion(4) Antifire potion(4)
Antifire potion(4) Antifire potion(4) Antifire potion(4) Antifire potion(4)
Antifire potion(4) Antifire potion(4) Antifire potion(4) Antifire potion(4)
Ranging potion(4) Ranging potion(4) Monkfish Monkfish
Monkfish Monkfish Teleport to house Coins
Dragon axe Chaos rune Fire rune Nature rune


Notes:

  1. Emerald bolts (e) are great for their poisonous special in a similar fashion to the Dragon dagger (p++). Once the special connects, switch to your primary bolts.
  2. Unlike Melee, Prayer potions are really not needed when using Magic or Ranged unless Mystic Might or Eagle Eye is put into play. Activating Protect from Melee while en route to the dragons could help nonetheless.
  3. Coupling Antifires with said shield neutralizes all dragonfire damage.
  4. A Woodcutting axe is required to cut through vine blockage.
  5. It costs 30 coins to charter a ship and 875 coins to enter Brimhaven Dungeon, or it's free if Karamja gloves 3 are unlocked.
  6. Some drops are good for Alching on the spot instead of banking.