Steel dragon

Steel dragons are dragons with a combat level of 246 found in the Brimhaven Dungeon. They can also be bought as a guardian for player-owned dungeons (only for the treasure room) if the player's Construction level is 95.

Please note that with all player-owned dungeon monsters; that monsters in the dungeon will not drop any items and will not give any experience in combat.

Weakness
Like most metal dragons, Steel Dragons have extremely high defence. Since they are made out of metal, they are fairly weak to magic attacks, so spells like fire wave or magic dart are useful against them. An anti-dragon shield, a dragonfire shield and antifire potions/mixes all reduce the potency of these dragons' dragonfire. With none of the above items imbibed/equipped, Steel Dragons' dragonfire has a max hit of 49. With one of the above items imbibed/equipped, their dragonfire has a max hit of 5, and with 2 or more of the above items imbibed/equipped, their dragonfire will be completely blocked. Weapons such as the dragon battleaxe, dragon mace, and Tzhaar-ket-em can be a good choice for meleeing because of their ability to be wielded with a shield, high crush attack bonus, and high strength bonus. An Abyssal whip, despite having no crush bonuses whatsoever, is one of the best choices, since the fast attack speed and high strength bonus outweighs any benefits a low-hitting, slow, and crush-heavy weapon such as a dragon mace.

Cautions
Around the Brimhaven Dungeon are black demons, fire giants and wild dogs, so, players going kill steel dragons may be attacked by them while passing through. Steel dragons also have the ability to use their fire breath from a distance, an ability only shared with the other metal dragons, Elvarg during the Dragon Slayer quest, Brutal Green Dragons, and the King Black Dragon, so using a safe spot will not help against these beasts. Steel dragons can hit up to 25 with melee, and even harder with their breath if you are foolish/forgetful enough to leave your anti-dragon shield somewhere that is not on your character. However, some people bring runes to mage them while not getting hit at all, by standing at least 1 space away from its head (Being on low detail helps, as you can see the floor grid), wearing an Anti-dragon shield and drinking Anti-fire potions. It is also advisable to range these dragons as rangers can kill 50 or more dragons in one trip. Players planning to range them should bring several ranging potions and anti-fire potions. Usually around five ranging potions and 7 antifire. Bring some blessed dragon hide or black dragon hide with several adamant bolts and emerald tipped mithril (e). Players should also be sure to bring a woodcutting hatchet which you have the required level to use in order to negotiate the vines in Brimhaven Dungeon. If players wish to melee these dragons, prayer potions are a must for killing them effectively(about 10-15 per inventory). It is, however, NOT recommended that players kill these dragons with melee unless all their melee stats are 75 or higher. Meelers should use the Protect from Melee prayer, because defence is practically useless against them as they are so strong. Even with prayer, it is recommended that players bring 2-3 pieces of high level food just in case. It is also a good idea to wear a ring of wealth.

100% Drops

 * Dragon bones
 * 5 Steel bars

Weapons

 * Adamant two-handed sword
 * Adamant hatchet
 * Rune hatchet (common)
 * Rune mace (common)
 * Rune two-handed sword
 * Rune spear
 * Rune battleaxe
 * Dragon spear (very rare)
 * Adamant battleaxe

Armour

 * Adamant kiteshield
 * Adamant sq shield (rare)
 * Dragon Med Helm (very rare)
 * Dragon platelegs (very rare)
 * Dragon plateskirt (rare)
 * Rune full helm (uncommon)
 * Rune kiteshield
 * Rune sq shield (very rare)
 * Rune medium helmet

Arrows and Runes

 * 3-10 Adamant bolts (rare)
 * 20 Blood runes (common)
 * 45 Law runes
 * 42 Rune arrows
 * 12 Rune darts (p) (common)
 * 4-9 Rune javelins (common)
 * 3-5 Soul runes (common)
 * 150 Steel arrows(rare)
 * 2-12 Rune bolts (common)
 * 5-7 Rune knives (common)
 * 20 Adamant javelins (rare)
 * 45 Death Runes (rare)
 * 67 Nature rune (rare)

Charms

 * Blue charms (3) (rare)
 * Green charms (3) (common)
 * Crimson charms (3) (common)
 * Gold charms (3)

Other

 * Draconic visage (extremely rare)
 * Level 3 Clue Scroll
 * Curry (1-2)
 * Dragonstone (rare)
 * Gems
 * Half of key (rare)
 * Rune crossbow limbs (common)
 * Runite bar
 * 100 Silver ore (noted)
 * Shield left half (rare)
 * Super attack potion (3) (common)
 * Super defence potion (2)
 * Super strength potion (1)
 * Nature Talisman
 * Coins
 * Uncut sapphire

Trivia

 * As with all dungeon monsters, Steel dragons that are purchased and placed in dungeons do not drop items when they die. However, the dragon's fireball's can still be used to charge the Dragonfire shield making the dragon a highly desired guardian.


 * The steel dragon's max with its dragonfire when used against an unprotected player is 49. The dragon seems to hit higher more often when using its ranged dragonfire attack.