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Level 227Level 247
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Released | 27 February 2002 (Update) |
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Members | Yes |
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Combat level | 227 |
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Examine | A fierce dragon with black scales! |
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Attribute | Draconic, Fiery |
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XP bonus | +5% |
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Max hit | 21 (Melee) 50 (Dragonfire) |
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Aggressive | Yes |
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Poison | No |
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Attack style | Slash, Dragonfire |
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Attack speed |  |
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Slayer level | None |
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Slayer XP | 199.5 xp |
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Category | Black dragon |
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Not immune to poison | Not immune to venom |
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Monster ID | 252,253,254,255,256,257,258,259,8084,8085 |
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? (edit)File:Black dragon.pngFile:Black dragon (3).png? (edit)27 February 2002 (Update)23 November 2017 (Update)? (edit)? (edit)? (edit)4x4? (edit)4YesA fierce dragon with black scales!? (edit)? (edit)YesNoDraconic, Fierydragon&&SPLITPOINT&&fierySlash, DragonfireSlash&&SPLITPOINT&&Dragonfire
4+5%5? (edit)21 (Melee), 50 (Dragonfire)22 (Melee), 50+ (Dragonfire)? (edit)21 (Melee)
50 (Dragonfire)22 (Melee)
50+ (Dragonfire)? (edit)21 (Melee)&&SPLITPOINT&&50 (Dragonfire)22 (Melee)&&SPLITPOINT&&50+ (Dragonfire)Black dragonBlack dragonNone? (edit)krystilia,konar,nieve,duradel
krystilia&&SPLITPOINT&&konar&&SPLITPOINT&&nieve&&SPLITPOINT&&duradel? (edit)199.5 xp262 xp? (edit)199.5262Not immune to poisonNot immuneNot immune to venomNot immune? (edit)252,253,254,255,256,257,258,259,8084,80857861,7862,7863? (edit)252&&SPLITPOINT&&253&&SPLITPOINT&&254&&SPLITPOINT&&255&&SPLITPOINT&&256&&SPLITPOINT&&257&&SPLITPOINT&&258&&SPLITPOINT&&259&&SPLITPOINT&&8084&&SPLITPOINT&&80857861&&SPLITPOINT&&7862&&SPLITPOINT&&7863? (edit)Level 227Level 247Monster? (edit)SlayerSlayer? (edit)? (edit)Versions: 2 SMW Subobject for Level 247Magic defence bonus: 60Immune to venom: Not immuneAttack bonus: 0Magic Damage bonus: 0Ranged Strength bonus: 0Stab defence bonus: 50Uses skill: SlayerDefence level: 200Uses infobox: MonsterNPC ID: 7861, 7862, 7863Crush defence bonus: 70Version anchor: Level 247Ranged level: 1Attack level: 200Combat level: 247Is variant of: Black dragonImage: File:Black dragon (3).pngSlayer experience: 262Attack style: Slash, DragonfireImmune to poison: Not immuneSize: 4Range attack bonus: 0Range defence bonus: 50Hitpoints: 250Slayer category: Black dragonMax hit: 22 (Melee), 50+ (Dragonfire)Assigned by: krystilia, konar, nieve, duradelIs members only: trueSlash defence bonus: 70Magic attack bonus: 0Magic level: 150Name: Black dragonStrength bonus: 0Monster attribute: dragon, fieryStrength level: 215Experience bonus: 5Attack speed: 4
SMW Subobject for Level 227Magic defence bonus: 60Immune to venom: Not immuneAttack bonus: 0Magic Damage bonus: 0Ranged Strength bonus: 0Stab defence bonus: 50Uses skill: SlayerDefence level: 200Uses infobox: MonsterNPC ID: 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 8084, 8085Crush defence bonus: 70Version anchor: Level 227Ranged level: 1Attack level: 200Combat level: 227Is variant of: Black dragonImage: File:Black dragon.pngSlayer experience: 199.5Attack style: Slash, DragonfireImmune to poison: Not immuneRange attack bonus: 0Range defence bonus: 50Hitpoints: 190Slayer category: Black dragonMax hit: 21 (Melee), 50 (Dragonfire)Assigned by: krystilia, konar, nieve, duradelAttack speed: 4Magic attack bonus: 0Slash defence bonus: 70Magic level: 100Name: Black dragonStrength bonus: 0Monster attribute: dragon, fieryStrength level: 200Experience bonus: 5Is members only: true

Black dragons are very powerful monsters, and like all other dragons, an anti-dragon shield or equivalent or Antifire potion is recommended in order for the player to protect themselves from their dragonfire. They are also the strongest common chromatic dragon in-game. As with all other common chromatic dragons, their dragonfire attack is melee-only. Black dragons are the only common chromatic dragons that drop the draconic visage. Notably, the stronger level 247 variant in the Wilderness Slayer Cave drops the draconic visage at a rate of 1 in 5,000, the most common out of any dragon tied with the King Black Dragon and Vorkath.
Baby black dragons, Brutal black dragons and the King Black Dragon may be killed in place for black dragons on a slayer task. Although they drop black dragonhide, Lava dragons do not count towards a black dragon task.
One is fought during Dragon Slayer II.
[disputed – discuss]
In Taverley Dungeon, black dragons are found in the western wing of the dungeon. There are two spots; a common and slayer area. The common area only contains two black dragons(safe-spottable behind the ladder), while the slayer area has twelve black dragons. The black dragons in the slayer only area can only be killed when assigned black dragons; players will be stopped by Slieve if they attempt to attack them off-task. The common area requires a dusty key or 70 Agility (boostable) to reach the dragons, while the slayer area can be accessed by steps near the entrance.
The Evil Chicken's Lair has four black dragons, the most out of any common area. Black dragons here require starting Sir Amik Varze's subquest in Recipe for Disaster, and until the dragon token is redeemed, they will only drop it and their 100% drops. Accessing this area requires a raw chicken offered to the chicken shrine in Zanaris.
Two dragons may be found in the Corsair Cove Dungeon. Accessing this area requires completion of Dragon Slayer II, but it is the closest location to a bank.
Black dragons may also be found in the Wilderness in two locations; the Lava Maze Dungeon and Wilderness Slayer Cave. There are two dragons in the Lava Maze Dungeon, and accessing them requires a lengthy trek through the Lava Maze, unless the player has 82 Agility (boostable at 77). Some antipoison may be needed due to the presence of poison spiders near the dragons. There are also three dragons in the Wilderness Slayer Cave; these dragons are slightly stronger to those found in the other locations mentioned above and are the only ones to reside in a multi-way combat zone, but are faster to access compared to the ones underneath the Lava Maze.
The following drop rates are provided by Jagex, unless otherwise specified.
The average black dragon kill is worth 6,257.74.
The average black dragon kill while on a Konar task is worth 7,545.88.
Item |
Quantity |
Rarity |
Price |
High Alch |
 | Coins | 196 | 40/128 | 196 | 196 |
 | Coins | 330 | 10/128 | 330 | 330 |
 | Coins | 690 | 1/128 | 690 | 690 |
- ↑ Dragon javelin heads are only dropped after completion of Monkey Madness II. If players have not completed the quest, they will receive nothing.
There is a 2/128 chance of rolling the rare drop table. There is also a 3/128 chance of rolling the gem drop table.
Item |
Quantity |
Rarity |
Price |
High Alch |
 | Nothing | N/A | 1/68.81; Never[d 1] | N/A | N/A |
 | Coins | 3,000 | 1/390.1 | 3,000 | 3,000 |
 | Loop half of key | 1 | 1/378.27; 1/352.17[d 2] | 10,001 | 60 |
 | Tooth half of key | 1 | 1/378.27; 1/352.17[d 2] | 9,794 | 60 |
 | Uncut sapphire | 1 | 1/154.57; 1/78.49[d 2] | 370 | 15 |
 | Runite bar | 1 | 1/1,638.4 | 12,423 | 3,000 |
 | Nature rune | 67 | 1/2,730.67 | 11,524 | 7,236 |
 | Rune 2h sword | 1 | 1/2,730.67 | 37,804 | 38,400 |
 | Rune battleaxe | 1 | 1/2,730.67 | 24,426 | 24,960 |
 | Uncut emerald | 1 | 1/309.13; 1/156.98[d 2] | 593 | 30 |
 | Law rune | 45 | 1/4,096 | 5,265 | 6,480 |
 | Death rune | 45 | 1/4,096 | 8,370 | 4,860 |
 | Steel arrow | 150 | 1/4,096 | 1,500 | 1,050 |
 | Rune arrow | 42 | 1/4,096 | 1,554 | 10,080 |
 | Adamant javelin | 20 | 1/4,096 | 1,500 | 1,920 |
 | Rune sq shield | 1 | 1/4,096 | 22,534 | 23,040 |
 | Dragonstone | 1 | 1/4,096 | 11,738 | 6,000 |
 | Silver ore | 100 (noted) | 1/4,096 | 3,700 | 4,500 |
 | Uncut ruby | 1 | 1/618.26; 1/313.96[d 2] | 1,213 | 60 |
 | Rune kiteshield | 1 | 1/8,192 | 32,013 | 32,640 |
 | Dragon med helm | 1 | 1/8,192 | 58,263 | 60,000 |
 | Rune spear | 1 | 1/7,869.24; 1/841.11[d 2][d 3] | 11,808 | 12,480 |
 | Shield left half | 1 | 1/15,738.48; 1/1,682.22[d 2][d 3] | 65,630 | 66,000 |
 | Chaos talisman | 1 | 1/1,648.7; 1/837.23[d 2][d 4] | 459 | 2 |
 | Nature talisman | 1 | 1/1,648.7; 1/837.23[d 2][d 4] | 864 | 2 |
 | Dragon spear | 1 | 1/20,984.64; 1/2,242.97[d 2][d 3] | 37,028 | 37,440 |
 | Uncut diamond | 1 | 1/2,473.06; 1/1,255.85[d 2] | 2,731 | 120 |
 | Rune javelin | 5 | 1/4,946.11; 1/2,511.7[d 2] | 815 | 1,200 |
Wilderness Slayer tertiary[edit | edit source]
The following drops are only accessible while on a Slayer task given by Krystilia.
The following drops and rarities only apply to Deadman Mode.
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Price |
High Alch |
 | Draconic visage | 1 | 1/2,500 | 2,749,757 | 450,000 |
Wilderness Slayer Cave drops[edit | edit source]
The following drop rates are provided by Jagex, unless otherwise specified.
The average black dragon in the Wilderness Slayer Cave kill is worth 9,389.58.
Item |
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Rarity |
Price |
High Alch |
 | Adamant platebody | 1 | 20/128 | 9,442 | 9,984 |
 | Rune knife | 15 | 7/128 | 4,380 | 1,500 |
 | Rune knife | 10 | 6/128[d 1] | Not sold | 1,000 |
 | Adamant 2h sword | 1 | 4/128 | 3,523 | 3,840 |
 | Adamant battleaxe | 1 | 3/128 | 2,136 | 2,496 |
 | Rune axe | 1 | 3/128 | 7,111 | 7,680 |
 | Rune knife | 5 | 3/128 | 1,460 | 500 |
 | Rune med helm | 1 | 1/128 | 11,091 | 11,520 |
 | Rune kiteshield | 1 | 1/128 | 32,013 | 32,640 |
 | Rune longsword | 1 | 1/128 | 18,586 | 19,200 |
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Rarity |
Price |
High Alch |
 | Coins | 500–999 | 40/128 | 500–999 | 500–999 |
 | Coins | 1,000–1,999 | 10/128 | 1,000–1,999 | 1,000–1,999 |
 | Coins | 690 | 1/128 | 690 | 690 |
There is a 2/128 chance of rolling the rare drop table. There is also a 3/128 chance of rolling the gem drop table.
Item |
Quantity |
Rarity |
Price |
High Alch |
 | Nothing | N/A | 1/68.81; Never[d 1] | N/A | N/A |
 | Coins | 3,000 | 1/390.1 | 3,000 | 3,000 |
 | Loop half of key | 1 | 1/378.27; 1/352.17[d 2] | 10,001 | 60 |
 | Tooth half of key | 1 | 1/378.27; 1/352.17[d 2] | 9,794 | 60 |
 | Uncut sapphire | 1 | 1/154.57; 1/78.49[d 2] | 370 | 15 |
 | Runite bar | 1 | 1/1,638.4 | 12,423 | 3,000 |
 | Nature rune | 67 | 1/2,730.67 | 11,524 | 7,236 |
 | Rune 2h sword | 1 | 1/2,730.67 | 37,804 | 38,400 |
 | Rune battleaxe | 1 | 1/2,730.67 | 24,426 | 24,960 |
 | Uncut emerald | 1 | 1/309.13; 1/156.98[d 2] | 593 | 30 |
 | Law rune | 45 | 1/4,096 | 5,265 | 6,480 |
 | Death rune | 45 | 1/4,096 | 8,370 | 4,860 |
 | Steel arrow | 150 | 1/4,096 | 1,500 | 1,050 |
 | Rune arrow | 42 | 1/4,096 | 1,554 | 10,080 |
 | Adamant javelin | 20 | 1/4,096 | 1,500 | 1,920 |
 | Rune sq shield | 1 | 1/4,096 | 22,534 | 23,040 |
 | Dragonstone | 1 | 1/4,096 | 11,738 | 6,000 |
 | Silver ore | 100 (noted) | 1/4,096 | 3,700 | 4,500 |
 | Uncut ruby | 1 | 1/618.26; 1/313.96[d 2] | 1,213 | 60 |
 | Rune kiteshield | 1 | 1/8,192 | 32,013 | 32,640 |
 | Dragon med helm | 1 | 1/8,192 | 58,263 | 60,000 |
 | Rune spear | 1 | 1/7,869.24; 1/841.11[d 2][d 3] | 11,808 | 12,480 |
 | Shield left half | 1 | 1/15,738.48; 1/1,682.22[d 2][d 3] | 65,630 | 66,000 |
 | Chaos talisman | 1 | 1/1,648.7; 1/837.23[d 2] | 459 | 2 |
 | Dragon spear | 1 | 1/20,984.64; 1/2,242.97[d 2][d 3] | 37,028 | 37,440 |
 | Uncut diamond | 1 | 1/2,473.06; 1/1,255.85[d 2] | 2,731 | 120 |
 | Rune javelin | 5 | 1/4,946.11; 1/2,511.7[d 2] | 815 | 1,200 |
Note that Black dragons in the Wilderness Slayer Cave do not drop wilderness slayer tertiaries, unlike regular Black dragons.
The following drops and rarities only apply to Deadman Mode.
Item |
Quantity |
Rarity |
Price |
High Alch |
 | Draconic visage | 1 | 1/1,250 | 2,749,757 | 450,000 |
A variant of black dragon.
A variant of black dragon.
A variant of black dragon.
A variant of black dragon.
A variant of black dragon.
Appearance until 29 August 2006