Rune dragon/Strategies

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A player fights a rune dragon in the Lithkren Vault.

After completion of Dragon Slayer II, rune dragons can be found and fought in the Lithkren Vault. They are the strongest of all metal dragons, so caution should be exercised at all times.

Attacks

Similar to their mithril and adamant counterparts, rune dragons use standard dragonfire and attack from all sides of the combat triangle. They also have two unique special attacks:

  • Electricity: Signalled by throwing two small balls that appear to be electricity on the floor, which will then arc to other tiles around the player, dealing rapid hits of 2-5 damage if the player doesn't move away. This can be reduced to 1-2 damage by wearing insulated boots.
  • Life Leech: An augmented ranged attack, similar to the Life Leech effect of enchanted onyx bolts, that hits through Protect from Missiles and heals the dragon for whatever it hits on the player.

Transportation

The fastest way to get to rune dragons is by using a digsite pendant to teleport Lithkren Vault directly. Alternatively, players can take the boat by Jardric, found to the north-west of Fossil Island, to Lithkren, and navigate the ruins there to reach the vault.

Suggested skills

  • Attack 90+
  • Strength 90+
  • Defence 90+
  • Magic 94+ (optional)
  • Ranged 90+
  • Prayer 70+

Equipment

With base 90 Melee stats and a Osmumten's fang or dragon hunter lance, using melee against rune dragons is a reliable option. With worse weapons magic or ranged may be more effective. Rune dragons have accurate and strong attacks, so Bandos, Justiciar, or Barrows equipment is recommended along with Protect from Magic and Piety in tandem to reduce damage taken. Also, Vengeance can be used for dealing with their healing Ranged attacks. As soon as a number appears in a purple hitsplat on the dragon, prepare Vengeance.

Recommended equipment for Melee
SlotItem (most effective → least effective)
HeadSlayer helmet (i) (on task)Torva full helmJusticiar faceguard (set effect)Neitiznot faceguardHelm of neitiznot
NeckAmulet of rancourAmulet of tortureAmulet of furyAmulet of gloryN/A
BackFile:Infernal cape.pngInfernal capeFire capeArdougne cloak 4Ardougne cloak 3Cape of Accomplishment (t)
BodyTorva platebodyBandos chestplateJusticiar chestguardBarrows bodyFighter torso
LegsTorva platelegsBandos tassetsJusticiar legguardsVerac's plateskirtObsidian platelegs
WeaponDragon hunter lanceOsmumten's fang[a]Ghrazi rapier > Noxious halberd[b][c]Zamorakian hastaAbyssal dagger
ShieldAvernic defenderDragon defenderDragonfire shieldN/AN/A
Ammo/SpellRada's blessing 4File:Peaceful blessing.pngGod blessing / Rada's blessing 3/2N/AN/AN/A
handsFerocious glovesBarrows glovesDragon glovesRune glovesRegen bracelet
BootsInsulated bootsPrimordial bootsDragon bootsGuardian bootsBandos boots
RingUltor ringBerserker ring (i)Brimstone ringRing of suffering (i)Treasonous ring (i)
Special attackVoidwakerDragon clawsOsmumten's fangElder maulN/A
  1. ^ Fang out damages Dragon hunter lance when using full Justiciar, Amulet of fury, and Barrows gloves, while DHL outperforms in damage oriented gear and while wearing full Justiciar if you bring Amulet of torture or Amulet of rancour and Ferocious gloves
  2. ^ Set to stab
  3. ^ Noxious Halberd has the additional benefit of negating all melee attacks due to the increased range
Inventory

With level 90 Ranged and a dragon hunter crossbow, rune dragons can easily be killed due to the crossbow's passive effect, as well as circumventing their melee attack. Armadyl or Karil's equipment is recommended along with Protect from Missiles and Rigour or Eagle Eye in tandem. Also, Vengeance could be used for dealing with their healing Ranged attacks, which hits through Protect from Missiles. As soon as a number appears in a purple hitsplat on the dragon, prepare Vengeance.

Recommended equipment for Ranged
SlotItem (most effective → least effective)
HeadSlayer helmet (i) (on task)Masori mask (f)Armadyl helmetHelm of neitiznotVoid ranger helm
NeckNecklace of anguishAmulet of furyAmulet of gloryN/AN/A
BackDizana's quiverAva's assemblerRanging capeAva's accumulatorN/A
BodyMasori body (f)Armadyl chestplateKaril's leathertopBlessed bodyElite void top
LegsMasori chaps (f)Armadyl chainskirtKaril's leatherskirtBlessed chapsElite void robe
WeaponDragon hunter crossbowZaryte crossbowArmadyl crossbowDragon crossbowN/A
ShieldDragonfire wardTwisted bucklerAnti-dragon shieldN/AN/A
Ammo/SpellFile:Diamond dragon bolts (e).pngDiamond dragon bolts (e)File:Diamond bolts (e).pngDiamond bolts (e)File:Runite bolts.pngRunite boltsN/AN/A
handsZaryte vambracesBarrows glovesDragon glovesRune glovesRegen bracelet / Void knight gloves
BootsInsulated bootsPegasian bootsBlessed bootsN/AN/A
RingVenator ringArchers ring (i)Ring of suffering (i)Ring of the gods (i)Brimstone ring
Inventory

Rune dragons have relatively low Magic defence. The most effective weapon for killing rune dragons across all styles is the Tumeken's shadow, surpassing even dragonbane weaponry. For those without a Shadow, Earth spells can be a viable alternative, especially when used with a dragon hunter wand and/or while on a slayer task. Protect from Missiles is recommended due to the dragons' accurate ranged attacks.

Recommended equipment for Magic
SlotItem (most effective → least effective)
HeadSlayer helmet (i) (on task)Ancestral hatVirtus maskAhrim's hoodN/A
NeckOccult necklaceAmulet of furyAmulet of gloryN/AN/A
BackImbued god capeGod capesArdougne cloak 4Ardougne cloak 3File:Infernal cape.pngInfernal cape / Fire cape
BodyAncestral robe topVirtus robe topAhrim's robetopBloodbark bodyMystic robe top
LegsAncestral robe bottomVirtus robe bottomAhrim's robeskirtBloodbark legsMystic robe bottom
WeaponTumeken's shadowHarmonised nightmare staffDragon hunter wand/Sanguinesti staffTrident of the seas/swampSlayer's staff (e) (on task)
ShieldElidinis' ward (f)Ancient wyvern shieldArcane spirit shieldElidinis' wardBook of darkness / Anti-dragon shield
Ammo/SpellRada's blessing 4File:Peaceful blessing.pngGod blessing / Rada's blessing 3/2N/AN/AN/A
handsTormented braceletBarrows glovesDragon glovesRegen braceletN/A
BootsInsulated bootsEternal bootsInfinity boots / Aranea bootsN/AN/A
RingMagus ringBrimstone ringSeers ring (i)Ring of suffering (i)N/A
Inventory
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