Iron dragon

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NormalCatacombs of Kourend

Iron dragon
Released						17 January 2005 (Update)
Members						Yes
Combat level						189
Always drops						Dragon bones, 5 Iron bars
Examine
Its scales seem to be made of iron.
Combat info
Hitpoints						165
Max hit						18 (Melee) 50 (Dragonfire)
Aggressive						Yes
Poison						No
Weakness						Stab, Magic, dragonbane weapons
Attack style						Melee (slash), Dragonfire (long-ranged)
Slayer info
Slayer level						1
Slayer XP						173.2
Category						Iron dragon
Assigned by
Combat stats
165				165				165				100				1
Aggressive stats
+0				+0				+0				+0				+0
Defensive stats
+50				+70				+70				+30				+90
Other bonuses												Immunities
+0			+0			+0			+0%			Not immune				Not immune
Attack speed

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50 (Dragonfire)19 (Melee)
50 (Dragonfire)? (edit)11? (edit)173.2204.5? (edit)173.2204.5? (edit)165185? (edit)165185? (edit)165185? (edit)165185? (edit)165185? (edit)16518511? (edit)100120? (edit)100120+0+0+0+0+0+50+70+70+30+90+0+0+0+0%Iron dragon? (edit)17 January 2005 (Update)9 June 2016 (Update)? (edit)? (edit)YesDragon bones, 5 Iron barsIts scales seem to be made of iron.YesNoStab, Magic, dragonbane weaponsMelee (slash), Dragonfire (long-ranged)Iron dragon Not immuneNot immune? (edit)27227380807254? (edit)272&&SPLITPOINT&&273&&SPLITPOINT&&80807254Versions: 2

SMW Subobject for NormalCombat level: 189NPC ID: 272, 273, 8080Is variant of: Iron dragon

SMW Subobject for Catacombs of KourendCombat level: 215NPC ID: 7254Is variant of: Iron dragon

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. 

Magic/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. Their defence is also high, so ranged (with range boosting prayers/potions), magic, or a stabbing weapon like the Zamorakian hasta are effective in taking them out.

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

• Brimhaven Dungeon
  • The task-only area contains 8 more iron dragons, which can only be killed while on a slayer assignment
• Catacombs of Kourend

Drops

Drop rates estimated based on 87,087 kills from the Old School RuneScape Wiki drop log project, unless otherwise cited.

100%

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Dragon bones	1	Always	2,433	96
	Iron bar	5	Always	645	80

Unique

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Dragon plateskirt	1	1/1,024	161,388	162,000
	Dragon platelegs	1	1/1,024	161,422	162,000

Weapons and Armour

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Adamant axe	1	3/128	960	768
	Adamant battleaxe	1	3/128	2,226	2,496
	Adamant 2h sword	1	4/128	3,569	3,840
	Adamant sq shield	1	1/128	2,033	2,304
	Rune battleaxe	1	1/128	24,587	24,960
	Rune knife	5	3/128	1,385	500
	Rune med helm	1	1/128	11,190	11,520

Runes and Ammunition

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Blood rune	15	19/128	5,565	3,600
	Rune javelin	4	20/128	672	960
	Adamant bolts	2–12	6/128	408-2,448	68-408
	Rune dart(p)	9	7/128	9,666	1,890
	Soul rune	3	5/128	441	540

Coins

	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

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Adamantite bar	2	3/128	4,142	768
	Curry	1	3/128	633	12
	Runite limbs	1	5/128	9,418	9,600
	Super strength(1)	1	8/128	479	66

Rare and Gem drop table

There is a 2/128 chance of rolling the rare drop table. There is also a 3/128 chance of directly rolling the gem drop table.

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Coins	3,000	1/390.1	3,000	3,000
	Loop half of key	1	1/378.27; 1/352.17	14,239	60
	Tooth half of key	1	1/378.27; 1/352.17	11,708	60
	Uncut sapphire	1	1/154.57; 1/78.49	661	15
	Runite bar	1	1/1,638.4	12,455	3,000
	Nature rune	67	1/2,730.67	14,606	7,236
	Rune 2h sword	1	1/2,730.67	37,956	38,400
	Rune battleaxe	1	1/2,730.67	24,587	24,960
	Uncut emerald	1	1/309.13; 1/156.98	826	30
	Law rune	45	1/4,096	9,630	6,480
	Death rune	45	1/4,096	10,080	4,860
	Steel arrow	150	1/4,096	4,950	1,050
	Rune arrow	42	1/4,096	3,864	10,080
	Adamant javelin	20	1/4,096	1,280	1,920
	Rune sq shield	1	1/4,096	22,625	23,040
	Dragonstone	1	1/4,096	12,062	6,000
	Silver ore	100 (noted)	1/4,096	7,600	4,500
	Uncut ruby	1	1/618.26; 1/313.96	1,493	60
	Rune kiteshield	1	1/8,192	32,180	32,640
	Dragon med helm	1	1/8,192	59,229	60,000
	Rune spear	1	1/7,869.24; 1/841.11	12,026	12,480
	Shield left half	1	1/15,738.48; 1/1,682.22	65,594	66,000
	Nature talisman	1	1/1,648.7; 1/837.23	721	2
	Dragon spear	1	1/20,984.64; 1/2,242.97	37,755	37,440
	Uncut diamond	1	1/2,473.06; 1/1,255.85	3,024	120
	Rune javelin	5	1/4,946.11; 1/2,511.7	840	1,200

Tertiary

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Brimstone key	1	1/82.2; 1/77	Not sold	N/A
	Clue scroll (hard)	1	1/128	Not sold	12
	Ancient shard	1	1/203.33	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
	Draconic visage	1	1/10,000	5,865,165	450,000

References

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