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	17 (Melee); 50 (Dragonfire)
Aggressive	Yes
Poisonous	No
Attack style	Slash, Dragonfire
Attack speed
Respawn time	30 ticks (18 seconds)
Slayer info
Slayer level	None
Slayer XP	173.2 xp
Category	Iron Dragons
Assigned by
Combat stats
Aggressive stats
Defensive stats
Immunities
Poison	Not immune
Venom	Not immune
Cannons	Not immune
Thralls	Not immune
Advanced data
Monster ID	272,273,8080

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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 (Task only area)	189	8	Maplink
Catacombs of Kourend	215	2	Maplink
Brimhaven Dungeon	189	13	Maplink
Isle of Souls Dungeon	189	3	Maplink

Drops[edit | edit source]

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

The average Iron dragon kill is worth 6,567.89.

The average Iron dragon kill while on a Konar task is worth 7,934.89.

100%[edit | edit source]

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Dragon bones	1	Always	2,381	96
	Iron bar	5	Always^{[d 1]}	1,150	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]}	160,886	162,000
	Dragon platelegs	1	1/1,024^{[d 1]}	160,988	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	3,267	1,890
Adamant 2h sword	1	4/128	3,485	3,840
Adamant axe	1	3/128	513	768
Adamant battleaxe	1	3/128	2,718	2,496
Rune knife	5	3/128	1,885	500
Adamant sq shield	1	1/128	2,029	2,304
Rune med helm	1	1/128	11,098	11,520
Rune battleaxe	1	1/128	24,482	24,960

Runes and ammunition[edit | edit source]

Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
Rune javelin	4	20/128	584	960
Blood rune	15	19/128	5,490	3,600
Adamant bolts	2–12	6/128	396–2,376	68–408
Soul rune	3	5/128	636	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	437	66
Runite limbs	1	5/128	9,237	9,600
Adamantite bar	2	3/128	3,926	768
Curry	1	3/128	824	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]}	10,150	60
Tooth half of key	1	1/378.27; 1/352.17^{[d 2]}	10,149	60
Uncut sapphire	1	1/154.57; 1/78.49^{[d 2]}	354	15
Runite bar	1	1/1,638.4	12,464	3,000
Nature rune	67	1/2,730.67	12,127	7,236
Rune 2h sword	1	1/2,730.67	37,891	38,400
Rune battleaxe	1	1/2,730.67	24,482	24,960
Uncut emerald	1	1/309.13; 1/156.98^{[d 2]}	550	30
Law rune	45	1/4,096	6,345	6,480
Death rune	45	1/4,096	8,190	4,860
Steel arrow	150	1/4,096	1,500	1,050
Rune arrow	42	1/4,096	2,604	10,080
Adamant javelin	20	1/4,096	1,360	1,920
Rune sq shield	1	1/4,096	22,534	23,040
Dragonstone	1	1/4,096	11,546	6,000
Silver ore	100 (noted)	1/4,096	6,100	4,500
Uncut ruby	1	1/618.26; 1/313.96^{[d 2]}	1,158	60
Rune kiteshield	1	1/8,192	31,907	32,640
Dragon med helm	1	1/8,192	58,841	60,000
Rune spear	1	1/7,869.24; 1/841.11^{[d 2]}^{[d 3]}	11,836	12,480
Shield left half	1	1/15,738.48; 1/1,682.22^{[d 2]}^{[d 3]}	65,473	66,000
Nature talisman	1	1/1,648.7; 1/837.23^{[d 2]}	475	2
Dragon spear	1	1/20,984.64; 1/2,242.97^{[d 2]}^{[d 3]}	37,137	37,440
Uncut diamond	1	1/2,473.06; 1/1,255.85^{[d 2]}	2,772	120
Rune javelin	5	1/4,946.11; 1/2,511.7^{[d 2]}	730	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^{[d 2]}	Not sold	12
Draconic visage	1	1/10,000	3,943,789	450,000

^ Brimstone keys are only dropped if killed on a Slayer task given by Konar quo Maten.
^ The hard clue scroll drop rate increases to 1/121 with the completion of the hard combat achievements.

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]}	160,886	162,000
Dragon platelegs	1	1/256^{[d 1]}	160,988	162,000
Draconic visage	1	1/5,000	3,943,789	450,000

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

Changes[edit | edit source]

Date	Changes
26 January – 27 June 2005	The NPC's examine was changed from "It's^[sic] scales seem to be made of iron." to "Its scales seem to be made of iron."

Gallery (historical)[edit | edit source]


17 January 2005 – 8 May 2007	8 May 2007 – present

[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.

[7] The hard clue scroll drop rate increases to 1/121 with the completion of the hard combat achievements.

[dmm-8] 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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