Steel dragon

Level 246Level 246 (Task only)Level 274
Steel dragon
Released	17 January 2005 (Update)
Members	Yes
Combat level	246
Size	4x4
Examine	Its scales seem to be made of steel.
Combat info
Attribute	Draconic, Fiery
XP bonus	+5%
Max hit	22 (Melee); 50 (Dragonfire)
Aggressive	Yes
Poisonous	No
Attack style	Slash, Dragonfire
Attack speed	4 ticks (2.4 seconds)
Respawn time	30 ticks (18 seconds)
Slayer info
Slayer level	None
Slayer XP	220.5 xp
Category	Steel Dragons
Assigned by	File:Konar chathead.png
Combat stats
Aggressive stats
Melee defence
Magic defence
+30	50% weakness
Ranged defence
Immunities
Poison	Not immune
Venom	Not immune
Cannons	Not immune
Thralls	Not immune
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Advanced data
Monster ID	274

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SMW Subobject for Level 246Magic defence bonus: 30Examine: Its scales seem to be made of steel.Immune to venom: Not immuneAttack bonus: 0Magic Damage bonus: 0Ranged Strength bonus: 0Stab defence bonus: 20Uses skill: SlayerDefence level: 215Heavy range defence bonus: 65NPC ID: 274Crush defence bonus: 70Release date: 17 January 2005Version anchor: Level 246Ranged level: 1Hitpoints: 210Attack level: 215Combat level: 246Poisonous: NoImmune to poison: Not immuneIs variant of: Steel dragonAttack speed: 4Magic attack bonus: 0Slash defence bonus: 70Elemental weakness: EarthRange defence bonus: 90Attack style: Slash, DragonfireMonster attribute: dragon, fieryLight range defence bonus: 90Image: File:Steel dragon.pngSize: 4Range attack bonus: 0Slayer category: Steel DragonsStandard range defence bonus: 90Assigned by: konar, nieve, duradelIs members only: trueExperience bonus: 5Uses infobox: MonsterMagic level: 100Name: Steel dragonStrength bonus: 0Max hit: 22 (Melee), 50 (Dragonfire)Strength level: 215Slayer experience: 220.5Elemental weakness percent: 50

SMW Subobject for Level 246 (Task only)Magic defence bonus: 30Examine: Its scales seem to be made of steel.Immune to venom: Not immuneAttack bonus: 0Magic Damage bonus: 0Ranged Strength bonus: 0Stab defence bonus: 20Uses skill: SlayerDefence level: 215Heavy range defence bonus: 65NPC ID: 275Crush defence bonus: 70Release date: 23 January 2014Version anchor: Level 246 (Task only)Ranged level: 1Hitpoints: 210Attack level: 215Combat level: 246Poisonous: NoImmune to poison: Not immuneIs variant of: Steel dragonAttack speed: 4Magic attack bonus: 0Slash defence bonus: 70Elemental weakness: EarthRange defence bonus: 90Attack style: Slash, DragonfireMonster attribute: dragon, fieryLight range defence bonus: 90Image: File:Steel dragon.pngSize: 4Range attack bonus: 0Slayer category: Steel DragonsStandard range defence bonus: 90Assigned by: konar, nieve, duradelIs members only: trueExperience bonus: 5Uses infobox: MonsterMagic level: 100Name: Steel dragonStrength bonus: 0Max hit: 22 (Melee), 50 (Dragonfire)Strength level: 215Slayer experience: 220.5Elemental weakness percent: 50

SMW Subobject for Level 274Magic defence bonus: 30Examine: Its scales seem to be made of steel.Immune to venom: Not immuneAttack bonus: 0Magic Damage bonus: 0Ranged Strength bonus: 0Stab defence bonus: 20Uses skill: SlayerDefence level: 235Heavy range defence bonus: 65NPC ID: 7255Crush defence bonus: 70Release date: 9 June 2016Version anchor: Level 274Ranged level: 1Hitpoints: 250Attack level: 235Combat level: 274Poisonous: NoImmune to poison: Not immuneIs variant of: Steel dragonAttack speed: 4Magic attack bonus: 0Slash defence bonus: 70Elemental weakness: EarthRange defence bonus: 90Attack style: Slash, DragonfireMonster attribute: dragon, fieryLight range defence bonus: 90Image: File:Steel dragon.pngSize: 4Range attack bonus: 0Slayer category: Steel DragonsStandard range defence bonus: 90Assigned by: konar, nieve, duradelIs members only: trueExperience bonus: 5Uses infobox: MonsterMagic level: 130Name: Steel dragonStrength bonus: 0Max hit: 24 (Melee), 50 (Dragonfire)Strength level: 235Slayer experience: 262.5Elemental weakness percent: 50

Steel Dragons are one of the six types of metal dragons. 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. The Protect from Magic prayer provides no protection against dragonfire from metallic dragons. A super antifire potion or extended equivalent provides complete protection from dragonfire without the need for a 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. A dragonbane weapon such as the dragon hunter lance can be very effective with a high stab bonus, and an additional bonus against draconic creatures.

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.

With completion of the elite Karamja diary, all Metal dragons (bronze, iron, and steel) in Brimhaven Dungeon will drop their respective bars in noted form if toggled-on through Pirate Jackie the Fruit.

Locations

Location

Levels

Members

Spawns

Map

League region

Brimhaven Dungeon

246

4

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Karamja✓

Brimhaven Dungeon (Task only area)

246

9

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Karamja✓

Catacombs of Kourend

274

2

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Kourend✓

Drops

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

100%

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Dragon bones	1	Always	3,164	96
	Steel bar	5	Always^{[d 1]}	2,605	300

^ Steel bars are dropped in bank note form if players have completed the elite Karamja Diary and are killing steel dragons in the Brimhaven Dungeon.

Pre-roll

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Dragon plateskirt	1	1/512^{[d 1]}	161,405	162,000
	Dragon platelegs	1	1/512^{[d 1]}	161,230	162,000

^ ^1.0 ^1.1 The drop rate is 1/512 for a specific legging, or 1/256 for any legging.

Weapons and armour

Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
Rune dart(p)	12	7/128	2,040	2,520
Rune mace	1	4/128	8,078	8,640
Adamant kiteshield	1	2/128	2,923	3,264
Rune knife	7	3/128	637	700
Rune axe	1	2/128	7,232	7,680
Rune full helm	1	1/128	20,533	21,120

Runes and ammunition

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Blood rune	20	19/128	4,280	4,800
	Rune javelin	7	20/128	1,330	1,680
Runite bolts.png: Steel dragon drops Runite bolts with rarity 6/128 in quantity 2-12	Runite bolts	2–12	6/128	84–504	360–2,160
	Soul rune	5	5/128	865	900

Coins

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Coins	470	17/128	470	470
	Coins	650	5/128^{[d 1]}	650	650

^ Only dropped if Monkey Madness II isn't completed.

Other

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Super attack(3)	1	13/128	1,084	108
	Runite limbs	1	8/128	9,478	9,600
Dragon javelin heads.png: Steel dragon drops Dragon javelin heads with rarity 5/128 in quantity 12	Dragon javelin heads	12	5/128^{[d 1]}	11,532	14,040
	Runite bar	1	3/128	12,467	3,000
	Super defence(2)	1	3/128	2,269	118
	Curry	1	1/128	506	12
	Curry	2	1/128	1,012	24

^ Dragon javelin heads are only dropped after completion of Monkey Madness II.

Rare and Gem drop table

There is a 4/128 chance of rolling the rare drop table. There is also a 4/128 chance of rolling the gem drop table.

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Nothing	N/A	1/47.02; Never^{[d 1]}	N/A	N/A
	Coins	3,000	1/195.05	3,000	3,000
	Loop half of key	1	1/193.61; 1/183.87^{[d 2]}	11,919	60
	Tooth half of key	1	1/193.61; 1/183.87^{[d 2]}	11,925	60
	Uncut sapphire	1	1/110.7; 1/56.22^{[d 2]}	238	15
	Runite bar	1	1/819.2	12,467	3,000
	Nature rune	67	1/1,365.33	7,169	7,236
	Rune 2h sword	1	1/1,365.33	37,885	38,400
	Rune battleaxe	1	1/1,365.33	24,300	24,960
	Uncut emerald	1	1/221.41; 1/112.43^{[d 2]}	463	30
	Law rune	45	1/2,048	5,715	6,480
	Death rune	45	1/2,048	7,200	4,860
Steel arrow.png: Steel dragon drops Steel arrow with rarity 1/2,048 in quantity 150	Steel arrow	150	1/2,048	2,700	1,050
Rune arrow.png: Steel dragon drops Rune arrow with rarity 1/2,048 in quantity 42	Rune arrow	42	1/2,048	2,352	10,080
	Adamant javelin	20	1/2,048	1,140	1,920
	Rune sq shield	1	1/2,048	22,551	23,040
	Dragonstone	1	1/2,048	11,580	6,000
	Silver ore	100 (noted)	1/2,048	6,500	4,500
	Uncut ruby	1	1/442.81; 1/224.86^{[d 2]}	988	60
	Rune kiteshield	1	1/4,096	32,131	32,640
	Dragon med helm	1	1/4,096	59,006	60,000
	Rune spear	1	1/4,056.39; 1/444.52^{[d 2]}^{[d 3]}	11,871	12,480
	Shield left half	1	1/8,112.77; 1/889.05^{[d 2]}^{[d 3]}	65,394	66,000
	Nature talisman	1	1/1,180.83; 1/599.64^{[d 2]}	328	2
	Dragon spear	1	1/10,817.03; 1/1,185.4^{[d 2]}^{[d 3]}	38,854	37,440
	Uncut diamond	1	1/1,771.24; 1/899.46^{[d 2]}	2,142	120
	Rune javelin	5	1/3,542.49; 1/1,798.92^{[d 2]}	950	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

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Clue scroll (hard)	1	1/64^{[d 1]}	Not sold	12
Brimstone key.png: Steel dragon drops Brimstone key with rarity 1/71 in quantity 1	Brimstone key	1	1/71; 1/66^{[d 2]}	Not sold	N/A
	Clue scroll (elite)	1	1/500^{[d 3]}	Not sold	12
	Draconic visage	1	1/10,000	3,924,148	450,000

^ The hard clue scroll drop rate increases to 1/60 after unlocking the hard Combat Achievements rewards tier.
^ Brimstone keys are only dropped if killed on a Slayer task given by Konar quo Maten.
^ The elite clue scroll drop rate increases to 1/475 after unlocking the elite Combat Achievements rewards tier.

Catacombs tertiary

The following drops are only accessible while killing the Catacombs of Kourend variants.

Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
Ancient shard	1	1/166	Not sold	122
Dark totem base	1	1/250	Not sold	123
Dark totem middle	1	1/250	Not sold	123
Dark totem top	1	1/250	Not sold	123

Changes

Date	Changes
[[{{#explode:29 May 2024\| \|0}} {{#explode:29 May 2024\| \|1}}]] [[{{#explode:29 May 2024\| \|2}}]] (update)	Steel dragons now have a 50% elemental weakness to earth spells. Steel dragon's heavy Ranged defence has been lowered from 90 to 65. Steel dragon's stab defence has been lowered from 50 to 20.
[[{{#explode:8 May 2007\| \|0}} {{#explode:8 May 2007\| \|1}}]] [[{{#explode:8 May 2007\| \|2}}]] (update)	The NPC was graphically updated.
26 January – 27 June 2005	The NPC's examine was changed from "It's^[sic] scales seem to be made of steel." to "Its scales seem to be made of steel."

Gallery (historical)


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

[1] Steel bars are dropped in bank note form if players have completed the elite Karamja Diary and are killing steel dragons in the Brimhaven Dungeon.

[dragon-2] 1.0 ^1.1 The drop rate is 1/512 for a specific legging, or 1/256 for any legging.

[3] Only dropped if Monkey Madness II isn't completed.

[4] Dragon javelin heads are only dropped after completion of Monkey Madness II.

[5] The "nothing" drop is removed while wearing a ring of wealth.

[row-6] 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-7] 3.0 ^3.1 ^3.2 Slightly reduced chance of dropping if Legends' Quest has not been completed.

[8] The hard clue scroll drop rate increases to 1/60 after unlocking the hard Combat Achievements rewards tier.

[9] Brimstone keys are only dropped if killed on a Slayer task given by Konar quo Maten.

[10] The elite clue scroll drop rate increases to 1/475 after unlocking the elite Combat Achievements rewards tier.

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Steel dragon

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