Iron dragon

NormalCatacombs of Kourend
Iron dragon
Released	17 January 2005 (Update)
Members	Yes
Combat level	189
Size	4x4
Examine	Its scales seem to be made of iron.
Combat info
Attribute	Draconic, Fiery
XP bonus	+5%
Max hit	19 (Melee); 50 (Dragonfire)
Aggressive	Yes
Poison	No
Attack style	Slash, Dragonfire
Attack speed
Slayer info
Slayer level	None
Slayer XP	173.2 xp
Category	Iron dragon
Assigned by
Combat stats
Aggressive stats
Defensive stats
Immunities
Not immune to poison	Not immune to venom
Advanced data
Monster ID	272,273,8080
Twisted League	No

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Iron dragons are one of the six types of metal dragons. Although they are the second weakest of the six, it is especially dangerous to kill them, as with all metal dragons, due to their ability to shoot long-range dragonfire. A dragonfire shield, or an anti-dragon shield, coupled with an antifire potion is necessary for full dragonfire protection. Having only one form of protection will result in some dragonfire damage being inflicted onto the player. Using an anti-dragon shield and the Protect from Magic prayer will not fully protect the player. A super antifire potion or extended equivalent provides complete protection from dragonfire without the need for prayer or shield.

Magic or Ranged is a common method of killing these creatures since they will not attempt to close in the distance to Melee, thus rendering the character invulnerable as long as they keep their dragonfire protection (with both an antifire potion AND an anti-dragon shield). Melee users are recommended to use the Protect from Melee prayer, as they can hit very hard. Since their Defence is relatively high and their magic level lower, offensive Magic is an effective choice against them. A stabbing weapon like the Zamorakian hasta takes advantage of their lower stab defensive stat compared to crush and slash.

With the completion of the Elite Karamja Diary, iron dragons killed in Brimhaven Dungeon will have their iron bars noted.

If they are fought without complete dragonfire protection, it is recommended to stay in melee range and use Protect from Melee to reduce the amount of dragonfire damage taken.

Locations[edit | edit source]

Location	Levels	Spawns	Map
Brimhaven Dungeon	189	13	Maplink
Brimhaven Dungeon (Task only area)	189	8	Maplink
Catacombs of Kourend	215	2	Maplink

Drops[edit | edit source]

The following drop rates are provided by Jagex, unless otherwise specified.

The average Iron dragon kill is worth 6,063.08.

The average Iron dragon kill while on a Konar task is worth 7,246.52.

100%[edit | edit source]

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Dragon bones	1	Always	2,022	96
	Iron bar	5	Always^{[d 1]}	635	80

↑ Iron bars are dropped in bank note form if players have completed the Elite Karamja Diary and are killing iron dragons in the Brimhaven Dungeon.

Pre-roll[edit | edit source]

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Dragon plateskirt	1	1/1,024^{[d 1]}	161,269	162,000
	Dragon platelegs	1	1/1,024^{[d 1]}	161,285	162,000

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 The drop rate is 1/1,024 for a specific legging, or 1/512 for any leggings.

Weapons and armour[edit | edit source]

Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
Rune dart(p)	9	7/128	8,145	1,890
Adamant 2h sword	1	4/128	3,539	3,840
Adamant axe	1	3/128	471	768
Adamant battleaxe	1	3/128	2,123	2,496
Rune knife	5	3/128	1,455	500
Adamant sq shield	1	1/128	2,032	2,304
Rune med helm	1	1/128	11,061	11,520
Rune battleaxe	1	1/128	24,489	24,960

Runes and ammunition[edit | edit source]

Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
Rune javelin	4	20/128	644	960
Blood rune	15	19/128	6,000	3,600
Adamant bolts	2–12	6/128	306–1,836	68–408
Soul rune	3	5/128	432	540

Coins[edit | edit source]

Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
Coins	270	20/128	270	270
Coins	550	10/128	550	550
Coins	990	1/128	990	990

Other[edit | edit source]

Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
Super strength(1)	1	8/128	497	66
Runite limbs	1	5/128	9,388	9,600
Adamantite bar	2	3/128	3,802	768
Curry	1	3/128	912	12

Rare and Gem drop table[edit | edit source]

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]}	10,930	60
Tooth half of key	1	1/378.27; 1/352.17^{[d 2]}	10,966	60
Uncut sapphire	1	1/154.57; 1/78.49^{[d 2]}	390	15
Runite bar	1	1/1,638.4	12,434	3,000
Nature rune	67	1/2,730.67	12,261	7,236
Rune 2h sword	1	1/2,730.67	37,813	38,400
Rune battleaxe	1	1/2,730.67	24,489	24,960
Uncut emerald	1	1/309.13; 1/156.98^{[d 2]}	605	30
Law rune	45	1/4,096	5,535	6,480
Death rune	45	1/4,096	8,955	4,860
Steel arrow	150	1/4,096	1,500	1,050
Rune arrow	42	1/4,096	2,016	10,080
Adamant javelin	20	1/4,096	1,280	1,920
Rune sq shield	1	1/4,096	22,503	23,040
Dragonstone	1	1/4,096	12,089	6,000
Silver ore	100 (noted)	1/4,096	4,000	4,500
Uncut ruby	1	1/618.26; 1/313.96^{[d 2]}	1,230	60
Rune kiteshield	1	1/8,192	32,165	32,640
Dragon med helm	1	1/8,192	59,114	60,000
Rune spear	1	1/7,869.24; 1/841.11^{[d 2]}^{[d 3]}	11,892	12,480
Shield left half	1	1/15,738.48; 1/1,682.22^{[d 2]}^{[d 3]}	65,432	66,000
Nature talisman	1	1/1,648.7; 1/837.23^{[d 2]}	973	2
Dragon spear	1	1/20,984.64; 1/2,242.97^{[d 2]}^{[d 3]}	37,264	37,440
Uncut diamond	1	1/2,473.06; 1/1,255.85^{[d 2]}	2,550	120
Rune javelin	5	1/4,946.11; 1/2,511.7^{[d 2]}	805	1,200

↑ The "nothing" drop is removed while wearing a ring of wealth.
↑ ^2.00 ^2.01 ^2.02 ^2.03 ^2.04 ^2.05 ^2.06 ^2.07 ^2.08 ^2.09 ^2.10 The drop rate is increased while wearing a ring of wealth due to the "nothing" drop being removed.
↑ ^3.0 ^3.1 ^3.2 Slightly reduced chance of dropping if Legends' Quest has not been completed.

Tertiary[edit | edit source]

Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
Brimstone key	1	1/82; 1/77^{[d 1]}	Not sold	N/A
Clue scroll (hard)	1	1/128	Not sold	12
Draconic visage	1	1/10,000	3,458,789	450,000

↑ Brimstone keys are only dropped if killed on a Slayer task given by Konar quo Maten.

Catacombs tertiary[edit | edit source]

The following drops are only accessible while killing the Catacombs of Kourend variants.

Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
Ancient shard	1	1/203	Not sold	122
Dark totem base	1	1/305	Not sold	123
Dark totem middle	1	1/305	Not sold	123
Dark totem top	1	1/305	Not sold	123

Deadman mode[edit | edit source]

The following drops and rarities only apply to Deadman Mode.

Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
Dragon plateskirt	1	1/256^{[d 1]}	161,269	162,000
Dragon platelegs	1	1/256^{[d 1]}	161,285	162,000
Draconic visage	1	1/5,000	3,458,789	450,000

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 The drop rate is 1/256 for a specific dragon legging, or 1/128 for any dragon legging.

[1] Iron bars are dropped in bank note form if players have completed the Elite Karamja Diary and are killing iron dragons in the Brimhaven Dungeon.

[dragon-2] 1.0 ^1.1 The drop rate is 1/1,024 for a specific legging, or 1/512 for any leggings.

[3] The "nothing" drop is removed while wearing a ring of wealth.

[row-4] 2.00 ^2.01 ^2.02 ^2.03 ^2.04 ^2.05 ^2.06 ^2.07 ^2.08 ^2.09 ^2.10 The drop rate is increased while wearing a ring of wealth due to the "nothing" drop being removed.

[rowm-5] 3.0 ^3.1 ^3.2 Slightly reduced chance of dropping if Legends' Quest has not been completed.

[6] Brimstone keys are only dropped if killed on a Slayer task given by Konar quo Maten.

[dmm-7] 1.0 ^1.1 The drop rate is 1/256 for a specific dragon legging, or 1/128 for any dragon legging.

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Iron dragon

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Locations[edit | edit source]

Drops[edit | edit source]

100%[edit | edit source]

Pre-roll[edit | edit source]

Weapons and armour[edit | edit source]

Runes and ammunition[edit | edit source]

Coins[edit | edit source]

Other[edit | edit source]

Rare and Gem drop table[edit | edit source]

Tertiary[edit | edit source]

Catacombs tertiary[edit | edit source]

Deadman mode[edit | edit source]

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