Black dragon

Black dragons are very powerful monsters, and like all other dragons, an Anti-dragon shield is a must when fighting them. They are level 227 in RuneScape, and level 200 in RuneScape Classic. They are not as popular a monster as the weaker blue dragon, but their chance of dropping the much coveted Draconic visage makes them popular to kill, although the chances of getting one are about 1 in 1000+.

Locations
Black dragons can only be found in three locations across RuneScape:
 * Taverley Dungeon - Requires dusty key or level 70 agility
 * Lava Maze in level 42-43 Wilderness
 * Evil Chicken's Lair after completing the Sir Amik Varze subquest of Recipe for Disaster

Strengths and weaknesses
Black dragons have one of the highest defence for a monster in RuneScape. As with all dragons, an anti-dragon shield and anti-fire potion is essential when fighting them. Without one, you can be hit extremely hard by dragonfire. Protect from Melee is also advised, as their melee attacks can hit up to 24.

They can be ranged or maged safely in all of their locations. You could also try killing them with a halberd if you have a higher strength level as the special does good damage on them.

The black dragon is widely regarded as the easiest monster to kill that drops the draconic visage, but is still very dangerous and should under absolutely no circumstances be underestimated.

100% drops

 * Dragon bones
 * Black dragonhide

Weapons and Armour

 * Mithril axe
 * Mithril battleaxe
 * Mithril 2h sword
 * 16 Adamant darts (p)
 * 30 Adamant javelins
 * Adamant platebody
 * 2 Rune knives
 * Rune sq shield (rare)
 * Rune longsword
 * Rune 2 hander
 * Dragon medium helmet (rare)
 * Dragon Spear (rare)
 * Shield left half (rare)

Runes

 * 50 Fire runes
 * 10 Law runes
 * 15 Blood runes

Other

 * 11, 44, 132, 196, 200, or 330 (up to 3000) Coins
 * Chocolate cake
 * Uncut gems
 * Dragonstone (rare)
 * Adamantite bar
 * Half key
 * Level 3 Clue Scroll (extremely rare)
 * Draconic visage (extremely rare)