Mithril dragon/Strategies

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A player fighting a mithril dragon.

At level 304, Mithril dragons are the third strongest tier of metal dragons. They attack from all sides of the Combat triangle in addition to utilising extra long-ranged dragonfire. Players seeking to kill these powerful dragons will need to tank at least one combat style, especially when fighting within Melee distance.

Suggested skills[edit | edit source]

  • Attack 85+
  • Strength 85+
  • Defence 70+ (85+ recommended)
  • Magic 75+
  • Ranged 80+
  • Hitpoints 80+ (85+ recommended)
  • Prayer 44+ (75 recommended)

Equipment[edit | edit source]

Melee is one of the most effective ways to kill mithril dragons with high stats and when using the Osmumten's fang or dragon hunter lance. If the player does not have either the fang or lance, ghrazi rapier and zamorakian hasta are still viable options, however Magic is usually more effective depending on the player's equipment. For the best damage output, it is strongly recommended to use a defender and use extended super antifire potions to negate the dragonfire damage. When meleeing, players take damage from two combat styles and will have to tank both in order to survive. It is best to wear Torva or Bandos armour for their strength bonus and good defensive bonuses, and use Protect from Magic. If the player does not have Torva or Bandos armour, wearing armour with high Magic defence (such as Karil's armour or black dragonhide armour) and using Protect from Melee will suffice. Piety should also be used in conjunction with the chosen protection prayer for better damage output and higher Defence.

Recommended equipment for Melee
SlotItem (most effective → least effective)
HeadSlayer helmet (i) inventory imageSlayer helmet (i) (task only)Torva full helm inventory imageTorva full helmNeitiznot faceguard inventory imageNeitiznot faceguardSerpentine helm inventory imageSerpentine helmHelm of neitiznot inventory imageHelm of neitiznot
NeckAmulet of torture inventory imageAmulet of tortureAmulet of fury inventory imageAmulet of furyAmulet of glory inventory imageAmulet of gloryN/AN/A
BackInfernal cape inventory imageInfernal capeArdougne cloak 4 inventory imageArdougne cloak 4Ardougne cloak 3 inventory imageArdougne cloak 3Fire cape inventory imageFire capeCape of Accomplishment inventory imageCape of Accomplishment
BodyTorva platebody inventory imageTorva platebodyBandos chestplate inventory imageBandos chestplateKaril's leathertop inventory imageKaril's leathertopBlessed body inventory imageBlessed bodyBlack d'hide body inventory imageBlack d'hide body
LegsTorva platelegs inventory imageTorva platelegsBandos tassets inventory imageBandos tassetsKaril's leatherskirt inventory imageKaril's leatherskirtElite void robe inventory imageElite void robe / Void knight robe inventory imageVoid knight robeBlessed chaps inventory imageBlessed chaps
WeaponDragon hunter lance inventory imageDragon hunter lanceOsmumten's fang inventory imageOsmumten's fangGhrazi rapier inventory imageGhrazi rapierZamorakian hasta inventory imageZamorakian hastaAbyssal dagger inventory imageAbyssal dagger
ShieldAvernic defender inventory imageAvernic defender[1]Dragon defender inventory imageDragon defender[1]Dragonfire shield inventory imageDragonfire shieldAnti-dragon shield inventory imageAnti-dragon shieldN/A
Ammo/SpellRada's blessing 4 inventory imageRada's blessing 4God blessing inventory imageGod blessing / Rada's blessing 3 inventory imageRada's blessing 3/2N/AN/AN/A
handsFerocious gloves inventory imageFerocious glovesBarrows gloves inventory imageBarrows glovesRegen bracelet inventory imageRegen braceletN/AN/A
BootsPrimordial boots inventory imagePrimordial bootsDragon boots inventory imageDragon bootsGuardian boots inventory imageGuardian bootsN/AN/A
RingBerserker ring (i) inventory imageBerserker ring (i)Brimstone ring inventory imageBrimstone ringN/AN/AN/A

Inventory[edit | edit source]

Games necklace.pngTeleport to house (tablet).pngDivine super combat potion(4).pngDivine super combat potion(4).png
Prayer potion(4).pngPrayer potion(4).pngPrayer potion(4).pngPrayer potion(4).png
Extended super antifire(4).pngManta ray.pngManta ray.pngManta ray.png
Manta ray.pngManta ray.pngManta ray.pngManta ray.png
Manta ray.pngManta ray.pngManta ray.pngManta ray.png
Manta ray.pngManta ray.pngManta ray.pngManta ray.png
Manta ray.pngManta ray.pngManta ray.pngManta ray.png

Notes[edit | edit source]

  1. ^ 1.0 1.1 When using a shield other than dragonfire shield or anti-dragon shield, super antifire (or its extended variant) must be used to negate dragonfire damage.
  2. ^ A one-click teleport like a Teleport to House should be brought in case of emergency
  3. ^ A super set can also be used without the Super defence potion.
  4. ^ Saradomin brews and super restores can also be used, but try to keep the ratio 3:1 where it's 3 brews to 1 restore.

Magic is the most effective way to kill mithril dragons with high-level equipment. Tumeken's shadow offers the highest damage output. Using the harmonised nightmare staff and casting Fire Surge while wearing the tome of fire offers similar dps. Lesser staves, such as the sanguinesti staff or trident of the swamp are still viable even at lower levels, and usually the best options for those who cannot afford expensive high-level equipment. However, using Melee is much more cost-effective, and the dragon hunter lance offers comparable or higher damage output in most cases. Players should wear equipment that maximises Magic damage and accuracy bonuses. When maging, players should stand at a distance and use Protect from Missiles. Lastly, Augury or Mystic Might should be used for better damage output and higher Magic defence. If the player is not wearing an ancient wyvern shield or an anti-dragon shield, players must use super antifire potions (or their extended versions) to negate the dragonfire damage.

Recommended equipment for Magic
SlotItem (most effective → least effective)
HeadSlayer helmet (i) inventory imageSlayer helmet (i) (task only)Ancestral hat inventory imageAncestral hatAhrim's hood inventory imageAhrim's hoodFarseer helm inventory imageFarseer helmN/A
NeckOccult necklace inventory imageOccult necklaceAmulet of fury inventory imageAmulet of furyAmulet of glory inventory imageAmulet of gloryN/AN/A
BackImbued god cape inventory imageImbued god capeGod cape inventory imageGod capeCape of Accomplishment inventory imageCape of AccomplishmentArdougne cloak 3 inventory imageArdougne cloak 3N/A
BodyAncestral robe top inventory imageAncestral robe topAhrim's robetop inventory imageAhrim's robetopMystic robe top inventory imageMystic robe topN/AN/A
LegsAncestral robe bottom inventory imageAncestral robe bottomAhrim's robeskirt inventory imageAhrim's robeskirtMystic robe bottom inventory imageMystic robe bottomN/AN/A
WeaponTumeken's shadow inventory imageTumeken's shadowHarmonised nightmare staff inventory imageHarmonised nightmare staffSanguinesti staff inventory imageSanguinesti staffTrident of the swamp inventory imageTrident of the swampTrident of the seas inventory imageTrident of the seas
ShieldTome of fire inventory imageTome of fire[1]Arcane spirit shield inventory imageArcane spirit shieldAncient wyvern shield inventory imageAncient wyvern shieldBook of darkness inventory imageBook of darknessAnti-dragon shield inventory imageAnti-dragon shield
Ammo/SpellRada's blessing 4 inventory imageRada's blessing 4God blessing inventory imageGod blessing / Rada's blessing 3 inventory imageRada's blessing 3/2N/AN/AN/A
handsTormented bracelet inventory imageTormented braceletBarrows gloves inventory imageBarrows glovesRegen bracelet inventory imageRegen braceletN/AN/A
BootsEternal boots inventory imageEternal bootsInfinity boots inventory imageInfinity bootsBloodbark boots inventory imageBloodbark bootsWizard boots inventory imageWizard bootsMystic boots inventory imageMystic boots
RingSeers ring (i) inventory imageSeers ring (i)Brimstone ring inventory imageBrimstone ringSeers ring inventory imageSeers ringLunar ring inventory imageLunar ringBeacon ring inventory imageBeacon ring

Inventory[edit | edit source]

Games necklace.pngTeleport to house (tablet).pngImbued heart.pngPrayer potion(4).png
Prayer potion(4).pngPrayer potion(4).pngPrayer potion(4).pngPrayer potion(4).png
Extended super antifire(4).pngShark.pngShark.pngShark.png
Shark.pngShark.pngShark.pngShark.png
Shark.pngShark.pngShark.pngShark.png
Shark.pngShark.pngShark.pngShark.png
Shark.pngShark.pngShark.pngRune pouch.png

Notes[edit | edit source]

  1. ^ Tome of fire should only be used when using the harmonised nightmare staff.
  2. ^ A one-click teleport like a Teleport to House should be brought in case of emergency
  3. ^ Saradomin brews and Super restores can also be used, but try to keep the ratio 3:1 where it's 3 brews to 1 restore.

Ranged is a similar option to Magic in that damage taken will be largely prevented by Protect from Missiles and high magic defence bonuses from equipment. Due to the high ranged defence of Mithril dragons, the high Ranged Attack bonus granted by using crossbows like the dragon hunter crossbow is necessary. Ruby dragon bolts (e) and diamond dragon bolts (e) are very effective, but come at a high cost and can only be used if using a Dragon crossbow or better. If using enchanted ruby dragon bolts, players should switch to their enchanted diamond dragon bolts at 100-150 HP. Amethyst broad bolts can be used instead as a more cost-effective ammunition alternative, but can significantly increase the time taken for a kill. Players should use Protect from Missiles with Rigour or Eagle Eye. Since Ranged armour has high Magic defence, all magic damage should be tanked but Rigour will be a large boost as unlike Eagle Eye it provides some defensive bonuses of its own.

Recommended equipment for Ranged
SlotItem (most effective → least effective)
HeadSlayer helmet (i) inventory imageSlayer helmet (i) (task only)Armadyl helmet inventory imageArmadyl helmetKaril's coif inventory imageKaril's coifBlessed coif inventory imageBlessed coifArcher helm inventory imageArcher helm
NeckNecklace of anguish inventory imageNecklace of anguishAmulet of fury inventory imageAmulet of furyAmulet of glory inventory imageAmulet of gloryN/AN/A
BackAva's assembler inventory imageAva's assemblerRanging cape(t) inventory imageRanging cape(t)Ava's accumulator inventory imageAva's accumulatorRanging cape inventory imageRanging capeAva's attractor inventory imageAva's attractor
BodyArmadyl chestplate inventory imageArmadyl chestplateKaril's leathertop inventory imageKaril's leathertopBlessed body inventory imageBlessed bodyBlack d'hide body inventory imageBlack d'hide bodyN/A
LegsArmadyl chainskirt inventory imageArmadyl chainskirtKaril's leatherskirt inventory imageKaril's leatherskirtBlessed chaps inventory imageBlessed chapsBlack d'hide chaps inventory imageBlack d'hide chapsN/A
WeaponDragon hunter crossbow inventory imageDragon hunter crossbowArmadyl crossbow inventory imageArmadyl crossbowDragon crossbow inventory imageDragon crossbowRune crossbow inventory imageRune crossbowN/A
ShieldDragonfire ward inventory imageDragonfire wardAnti-dragon shield inventory imageAnti-dragon shieldN/AN/AN/A
Ammo/SpellDiamond dragon bolts (e) inventory imageDiamond dragon bolts (e)Ruby dragon bolts (e) inventory imageRuby dragon bolts (e)Diamond bolts (e) inventory imageDiamond bolts (e)Ruby bolts (e) inventory imageRuby bolts (e)Amethyst broad bolts inventory imageAmethyst broad bolts
handsZaryte vambraces inventory imageZaryte vambracesBarrows gloves inventory imageBarrows glovesBlessed vambraces inventory imageBlessed vambracesBlack d'hide vambraces inventory imageBlack d'hide vambracesN/A
BootsPegasian boots inventory imagePegasian bootsRanger boots inventory imageRanger bootsBlessed boots inventory imageBlessed bootsBoots of brimstone inventory imageBoots of brimstoneSnakeskin boots inventory imageSnakeskin boots
RingArchers ring (i) inventory imageArchers ring (i)Archers ring inventory imageArchers ring / Brimstone ring inventory imageBrimstone ringRing of suffering inventory imageRing of sufferingRing of wealth inventory imageRing of wealthRing of life inventory imageRing of life

Inventory[edit | edit source]

Games necklace.pngTeleport to house (tablet).pngDivine ranging potion(4).pngDivine ranging potion(4).png
Prayer potion(4).pngPrayer potion(4).pngPrayer potion(4).pngPrayer potion(4).png
Extended antifire(4).pngShark.pngShark.pngShark.png
Shark.pngShark.pngShark.pngShark.png
Shark.pngShark.pngShark.pngShark.png
Shark.pngShark.pngShark.pngShark.png
Shark.pngShark.pngShark.pngShark.png

Notes[edit | edit source]

  1. ^ A one-click teleport like a Teleport to House should be brought in case of emergency
  2. ^ Saradomin brews and super restores can also be used, but try to keep the ratio 3:1 where it's 3 brews to 1 restore.

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