View source for Black dragon

{{External|rs|rsc=Black Dragon}}
{{HasTask|Black dragons}}
{{Infobox Monster
|version1 = Level 227
|version2 = Level 247
|name = Black dragon
|image1 = [[File:Black dragon.png|290px]]
|image2 = [[File:Black dragon (3).png|290px]]
|release1 = [[27 February]] [[2002]]
|release2 = [[23 November]] [[2017]]
|update1 = Latest RuneScape News (27 February 2002)
|update2 = Mage Arena II, Revenant Caves & Deadman Beta
|members = Yes
|combat1 = 227
|combat2 = 247
|size1 = 4
|size2 = 4
|examine = A fierce dragon with black scales!
|attributes = dragon,fiery
|xpbonus1 = 2.5
|xpbonus2 = 5
|max hit1 = 21 ([[Melee]]), 50 ([[Dragonfire]])
|max hit2 = 22 ([[Melee]]), 50+ ([[Dragonfire]])
|aggressive = Yes
|poisonous = No
|attack style = [[Slash]], [[Dragonfire]]
|attack speed = 4
|slayxp1 = 199.5
|slayxp2 = 262
|cat = Black Dragons
|assignedby = krystilia,konar,nieve,duradel
|hitpoints1 = 190
|hitpoints2 = 250
|att = 200
|str1 = 200
|str2 = 215
|def = 200
|mage1 = 100
|mage2 = 150
|range = 1
|attbns = 0
|strbns = 0
|amagic = 0
|mbns = 0
|arange = 0
|rngbns = 0
|dstab = 10
|dslash = 70
|dcrush = 70
|dmagic = 60
|dlight = 50
|dstandard = 50
|dheavy = 15
|elementalweaknesstype1 = Water
|elementalweaknesspercent1 = 50
|elementalweaknesstype2 = Water
|elementalweaknesspercent2 = 50
|immunepoison = No
|immunevenom = No
|immunecannon = No
|immunethrall = No
|respawn1 = 15
|respawn2 = 30
|id1 = 252,253,254,255,256,257,258,259,8084,8085
|id2 = 7861,7862,7863
|dropversion1 = Regular
|dropversion2 = Wilderness Slayer Cave
}}
[[File:Black dragon icon.png|left]]
'''Black dragons''' are the most powerful adult [[chromatic dragons|chromatic]] [[dragons]]. As with all adult dragons, protection from [[dragonfire]] (such as an [[anti-dragon shield]]) is recommended when fighting them, although like other common chromatic dragons, they only use dragonfire at melee range. 

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 1/5,000, the most common out of any dragon tied with the [[King Black Dragon]] and [[Vorkath]].

[[Baby black dragon]]s, [[brutal black dragon]]s and the [[King Black Dragon]] may be killed in place of black dragons for a [[Slayer task]]; however, the KBD does '''not''' count towards a black dragon task assigned by [[Krystilia]]. Likewise, [[lava dragon]]s '''do not''' count towards a black dragon task, despite their [[black dragonhide]] drop.

One is fought during [[Dragon Slayer II]] and the [[Recipe for Disaster]] [[Recipe for Disaster/Freeing Sir Amik Varze|Sir Amik Varze subquest]].

==Locations==
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|name = Black dragon
|location = [[Lava Maze Dungeon]]
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|location = [[Corsair Cove Dungeon]]/[[Myths' Guild|Myths' Guild (basement)]] <ref group="l">Requires completion of [[Dragon Slayer II]]</ref>
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|members = Yes
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|location = [[Evil Chicken's Lair]]<ref group="l">Requires partial completion of [[Recipe for Disaster: Sir Amik Varze]]</ref>
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|name = Black dragon
|location = [[Mynydd]]<ref group="l">Requires completion of [[Song of the Elves]]</ref>
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==Location comparisons==
In the [[Taverley Dungeon]], 2 black dragons spawn north-west near the [[Obelisk of Fire]] and can be safe-spotted behind the ladder, while 12 spawn in the upper level along with 5 baby black dragons. The ones in the upper level can only be killed when assigned black dragons as a Slayer task, otherwise the player will be stopped by [[Slieve]] if they attempt to attack them off-task. A [[dusty key]] or 70 [[Agility]] (80 if using the [[Strange floor (Taverley Dungeon)|strange floor]] shortcut) is required to access the west side of the dungeon; the task-only area can be accessed by using the steps near the entrance.

The [[Evil Chicken's Lair]] contains 4 black dragons. Killing them here requires starting [[Recipe for Disaster/Freeing Sir Amik Varze|Sir Amik Varze's subquest]] in [[Recipe for Disaster]], and until the [[dragon token]] is redeemed, they will only drop it and these are 100% drops. Accessing this area requires a [[raw chicken]] offered to the [[chicken shrine]] in [[Zanaris]].

The [[Corsair Cove Dungeon]] contains 2 black dragons. Accessing this area requires completion of [[Dragon Slayer II]], but it is the closest location to a bank.

In the [[Wilderness]], black dragons can be found in two locations: the [[Lava Maze Dungeon]] and [[Wilderness Slayer Cave]]. 2 spawn in the Lava Maze dungeon, although accessing them requires a lengthy trek through the maze unless the player has 82 Agility (boostable at 77). Some [[Poison#Curing_poison|antipoison]] may be needed due to the presence of [[poison spider]]s near the dragons. 3 also spawn in the Wilderness Slayer Cave; these are slightly stronger than the level 227 variant and reside in a [[multicombat area]], but are faster to access compared to the ones underneath the Lava Maze.

<gallery>
File:Black dragon (Taverley Dungeon, upper level) safespot.png|Safespots found in the middle of the [[Taverley Dungeon]]'s upper area. Left is better because the right side is not always safe.
File:Black dragon (Lava Maze Dungeon) safespot.png|A safespot in the [[Lava Maze Dungeon]].
File:Black dragon (Evil Chicken's Lair, 1) safespot.png|Safespot location in the [[Evil Chicken's Lair]].
File:Black dragon (Evil Chicken's Lair, 2) safespot.png|Safespot in the [[Evil Chicken's Lair|Evil Chickens Lair]] on the east side near the mines
File:Black dragon (Wilderness Slayer Cave) safespot.png|Safespot location in the [[Wilderness Slayer Cave]].
File:Black dragon (Myth's Guild Dungeon) safespot.png|Safespot location in the [[Corsair Cove Dungeon]] (Myths' Guild Dungeon).
</gallery>

==Money making==
{{Mmgsection|Killing black dragons}}

==Drops==
{{DropLogProject|jagex=yes}}

{{Average drop value|Black dragon#Regular|mobname=black dragon}}

{{Average drop value|Black dragon#Regular|mobname=black dragon|brimstone=yes}}

{{Average drop value|Black dragon#Regular|mobname=black dragon|alch=yes}}

===100%===
{{DropsTableHead|version=Regular}}
{{DropsLine|name=Dragon bones|quantity=1|rarity=Always|raritynotes=<ref group=d>Dragon bones are dropped in [[bank note]] form if players have completed the [[Wilderness Diary]] and are killing black dragons in the [[Wilderness]].</ref>}}
{{DropsLine|name=Black dragonhide|quantity=1|rarity=Always}}
{{DropsTableBottom}}
{{Reflist|group=d}}

===Pre-roll===
{{DropsTableHead|version=Regular}}
{{DropsLine|name=Dragon token|quantity=1|rarity=Always|raritynotes=<ref group=d>The dragon token overrides normal drops, and is only dropped during the [[Recipe for Disaster#Sir Amik Varze|Sir Amik Varze subquest]] of [[Recipe for Disaster]] if the player doesn't have one already.</ref>|gemw=No}}
{{DropsTableBottom}}
{{Reflist|group=d}}

===Weapons and armour===
{{DropsTableHead|version=Regular}}
{{DropsLine|name=Mithril 2h sword|quantity=1|rarity=4/128}}
{{DropsLine|name=Mithril axe|quantity=1|rarity=3/128}}
{{DropsLine|name=Mithril battleaxe|quantity=1|rarity=3/128}}
{{DropsLine|name=Rune knife|quantity=2|rarity=3/128}}
{{DropsLine|name=Mithril kiteshield|quantity=1|rarity=1/128}}
{{DropsLine|name=Adamant platebody|quantity=1|rarity=1/128}}
{{DropsLine|name=Rune longsword|quantity=1|rarity=1/128}}
{{DropsTableBottom}}

===Runes and ammunition===
{{DropsTableHead|version=Regular}}
{{DropsLine|name=Adamant javelin|quantity=30|rarity=20/128}}
{{DropsLine|name=Adamant dart(p)|quantity=16|rarity=7/128}}
{{DropsLine|name=Fire rune|quantity=50|rarity=8/128}}
{{DropsLine|name=Blood rune|quantity=15|rarity=3/128}}
{{DropsLine|name=Air rune|quantity=75|rarity=1/128}}
{{DropsLine|name=Law rune|quantity=10|rarity=5/128}}
{{DropsTableBottom}}

===Coins===
{{DropsTableHead|version=Regular}}
{{DropsLine|name=Coins|quantity=196|rarity=40/128|gemw=No}}
{{DropsLine|name=Coins|quantity=330|rarity=10/128|gemw=No}}
{{DropsLine|name=Coins|quantity=690|rarity=1/128|gemw=No}}
{{DropsTableBottom}}

===Other===
{{DropsTableHead|version=Regular}}
{{DropsLine|name=Dragon javelin heads|quantity=10|rarity=6/128|raritynotes=<ref group=d>Dragon javelin heads are only dropped after completion of [[Monkey Madness II]]. If players have not completed the quest, they will receive nothing.</ref>}}
{{DropsLine|name=Adamantite bar|quantity=1|rarity=3/128}}
{{DropsLine|name=Chocolate cake|quantity=1|rarity=3/128}}
{{DropsTableBottom}}
{{Reflist|group=d}}

===Rare and Gem drop table===
{{RareDropTable|2/128|3/128|chaostalisman=yes|naturetalisman=yes|version=Regular}}

===Tertiary===
{{DropsTableHead|version=Regular}}
{{DropsLine|name=Looting bag|quantity=1|rarity=1/3|raritynotes=<ref group=d>Looting bags are only dropped by those found in the [[Wilderness]].</ref>|gemw=No}}
{{DropsLine|name=Ensouled dragon head|quantity=1|rarity=1/35}}
{{DropsLine|name=Brimstone key|quantity=1|rarity={{Brimstone rarity|227}}|raritynotes=<ref group=d>Brimstone keys are only dropped if killed on a [[Slayer task]] given by [[Konar quo Maten]].</ref>|gemw=No}}
{{DropsLineClue|type=hard|rarity=1/128|raritynotes=<ref group=d>The hard clue scroll rarity changes to 1/64 if a [[Ring of wealth (i)]] is worn.</ref>|altrarity=1/64}}
{{DropsLineClue|type=elite|rarity=1/500|raritynotes=<ref group=d>The elite clue scroll rarity changes to 1/250 if a [[Ring of wealth (i)]] is worn.</ref>|altrarity=1/250}}
{{DropsLine|name=Draconic visage|quantity=1|rarity=1/10000}}
{{DropsTableBottom}}
{{Reflist|group=d}}

===Wilderness Slayer tertiary===
{{WildernessSlayerDropTable|combat=227|hitpoints=190|versionname=Regular|version=Regular}}

==Wilderness Slayer Cave drops==
{{DropLogProject|jagex=yes}}

{{Average drop value|Black dragon#Wilderness Slayer Cave|mobname=black dragon in the Wilderness Slayer Cave}}

===100%===
{{DropsTableHead|version=Wilderness Slayer Cave}}
{{DropsLine|name=Dragon bones|quantity=1|rarity=Always}}
{{DropsLine|name=Black dragonhide|quantity=1|rarity=Always}}
{{DropsTableBottom}}

===Weapons and armour===
{{DropsTableHead|version=Wilderness Slayer Cave}}
{{DropsLine|name=Adamant platebody|quantity=1|rarity=20/128}}
{{DropsLine|name=Rune knife|quantity=15|rarity=7/128}}
{{DropsLine|name=Rune knife|quantity=10|rarity=6/128|raritynotes=<ref group=d>10 rune knives are only dropped if [[Monkey Madness II]] has not been completed.</ref>|gemw=No}}
{{DropsLine|name=Adamant 2h sword|quantity=1|rarity=4/128}}
{{DropsLine|name=Adamant battleaxe|quantity=1|rarity=3/128}}
{{DropsLine|name=Rune axe|quantity=1|rarity=3/128}}
{{DropsLine|name=Rune knife|quantity=5|rarity=3/128}}
{{DropsLine|name=Rune med helm|quantity=1|rarity=1/128}}
{{DropsLine|name=Rune kiteshield|quantity=1|rarity=1/128}}
{{DropsLine|name=Rune longsword|quantity=1|rarity=1/128}}
{{DropsTableBottom}}
{{Reflist|group=d}}

===Runes and ammunition===
{{DropsTableHead|version=Wilderness Slayer Cave}}
{{DropsLine|name=Death rune|quantity=10|rarity=8/128}}
{{DropsLine|name=Law rune|quantity=10|rarity=5/128}}
{{DropsLine|name=Blood rune|quantity=10|rarity=3/128}}
{{DropsLine|name=Chaos rune|quantity=25|rarity=1/128}}
{{DropsTableBottom}}

===Coins===
{{DropsTableHead|version=Wilderness Slayer Cave}}
{{DropsLine|name=Coins|quantity=500-999|rarity=40/128|gemw=No}}
{{DropsLine|name=Coins|quantity=1000-1999|rarity=10/128|gemw=No}}
{{DropsLine|name=Coins|quantity=690|rarity=1/128|gemw=No}}
{{DropsTableBottom}}

===Other===
{{DropsTableHead|version=Wilderness Slayer Cave}}
{{DropsLine|name=Dragon javelin heads|quantity=25|rarity=6/128|raritynotes=<ref group=d>Only dropped after completion of [[Monkey Madness II]]. If players have not completed the quest, they will receive 10 [[rune knives]] instead.</ref>}}
{{DropsLine|name=Adamantite bar|quantity=1 (noted)|rarity=3/128}}
{{DropsLine|name=Monkfish|quantity=2|rarity=3/128}}
{{DropsTableBottom}}
{{Reflist|group=d}}

===Rare and Gem drop table===
{{RareDropTable|2/128|3/128|chaostalisman=yes|version=Wilderness Slayer Cave}}

===Tertiary===
{{DropsTableHead|version=Wilderness Slayer Cave}}
{{DropsLine|name=Looting bag|quantity=1|rarity=1/3|gemw=No}}
{{DropsLine|name=Ensouled dragon head|quantity=1|rarity=1/35}}
{{DropsLineClue|type=hard|rarity=1/128|raritynotes=<ref group=d>The hard clue scroll rarity changes to 1/64 if a [[Ring of wealth (i)]] is worn.</ref>|altrarity=1/64}}
{{DropsLineClue|type=elite|rarity=1/500|raritynotes=<ref group=d>The elite clue scroll rarity changes to 1/250 if a [[Ring of wealth (i)]] is worn.</ref>|altrarity=1/250}}
{{DropsLine|name=Draconic visage|quantity=1|rarity=1/5000}}
{{DropsTableBottom}}
{{Reflist|group=d}}

===Wilderness Slayer tertiary===
{{WildernessSlayerDropTable|combat=247|hitpoints=250|versionname=Wilderness Slayer Cave|version=Wilderness Slayer Cave|revenant=yes}}

===Wilderness Slayer Cave tertiary===
{{WildernessSlayerCaveDropTable|91/100|version=Wilderness Slayer Cave}}

===Deadman mode===
''The following drops and rarities only apply to [[Deadman Mode]].''
{{DropsTableHead}}
{{DropsLine|name=Draconic visage|quantity=1|rarity=1/1250|smw=No}}
{{DropsTableBottom}}

==Combat Achievements==
{{Sync}}
{{Combat Achievements list|Black Dragon}}

==Gallery==
<gallery captionalign="center" widths="180">
Black dragon.png|A variant of black dragon.
Black dragon (2).png|A variant of black dragon.
Black dragon (3).png|A variant of black dragon.
Black dragon (4).png|A variant of black dragon.
Black dragon (5).png|A variant of black dragon.
</gallery>

==Changes==
{{Subject changes header}}
{{Subject changes
|date = 29 May 2024
|update = Project Rebalance: Combat Changes
|change = 
* Black dragons now have a 50% elemental weakness to [[water spells]].
* Black dragon's heavy [[Ranged]] defence has been lowered from 50 to 15.
* Black dragon's [[stab]] defence has been lowered from 50 to 10.
}}
{{Subject changes
|date = 5 March 2015
|update = Achievement Diaries
|poll = Old School Achievement Diary Rewards Poll
|change = Black dragons in the [[Wilderness]] now drop noted [[dragon bone]]s if you have completed the [[Wilderness Elite Diary]].
}}
{{Subject changes
|date = 29 August 2006
|update = Demons, Dragons and Giants
|change = The NPC was graphically updated.
}}
{{Subject changes footer}}

===Gallery (historical)===
{|style="text-align: center" cellpadding="15"
|[[File:Black dragon (historical).png|center|300x150px]]
|[[File:Black dragon.png|center|300x150px]]
|-
|29 March 2004 –<br/>29 August 2006
|29 August 2006 –<br/>present
|}

{{Succession|predecessor=[[Elvarg]]|title=[[Strongest monster|Strongest monster in ''RuneScape'']]|successor=[[King Black Dragon]]}}

{{Freeing Sir Amik Varze}}
{{Dragon}}
{{Corsair Cove Dungeon}}
{{Evil Chicken's Lair}}
{{Lava Maze}}
{{Taverley Dungeon}}