Blue dragon



Blue dragons are the second weakest chromatic dragons, but are still fairly powerful monsters. An anti-dragonfire shield or an anti-fire potion is essential when meleeing them, but may be skipped if ranging or maging them. They are a very popular monster to slay because the blue dragonhides and dragon bones they drop can be sold for large profits. It is interesting to note that all Blue Dragons are thought to be females, likely due to the examine info. Also it is good to know that if given blue dragons as a slayer task a player can simply kill baby blue dragonsinstead.

Locations

 * Taverley Dungeon (3) - recommended for its high re-spawn rate, but it is usually crowded; has lots of stalagmites for safe spots for rangers and mages
 * Ogre Enclave (6) - best place for Slayer tasks or for money, multiple safe spots
 * Heroes' Guild (1) - not recommended, because it usually has one or more person at it in most worlds, don't have to use dragonfire shield here as long as you're in the safe spot

Strengths and weaknesses
Blue dragons, like all dragons, have very high defence. Their melee attack can hit up to 10. As with all dragons, an anti-dragon shield or dragonfire shield or an anti-fire potion is essential when fighting blue dragons, as it reduces the maximum hit of their breath from 50+ to about 5 (0 if used simultaneously). For melee, it is best to use stabbing weapons when killing these dragons.

Ranging from a safe spot is the most popular way to kill them (Crossbows/throwing knives/darts are recommended, since you can use it in conjunction with an anti-dragon shield). They can also be attacked safely with melee using a halberd since a regular chromatic dragon's fire is not long ranged.

100% drop

 * Blue dragonhide
 * Dragon bones

Arrows and runes

 * Nature rune (15)
 * Water rune (75)
 * Fire rune (37)
 * Law rune (3)
 * Iron arrow
 * Blood rune (8)

Weapons

 * Adamant javelin (30)
 * Rune javelin (5)
 * Rune dagger (rare)
 * Rune spear
 * Dragon spear (very rare)
 * Mithril hatchet
 * Mithril spear
 * Steel battleaxe
 * Adamant Spear

Armour

 * Steel platelegs (common)
 * Mithril kiteshield
 * Adamant full helmet
 * Shield left half (very rare)
 * Dragon med helm (very rare)

Charms

 * Gold charm (3rd most common)
 * Crimson charm (2nd most common)
 * Blue charm (least common)
 * Green charm (most common)

Other

 * 11, 44, 132, 200, 320 or 440 coins
 * Nature talisman
 * Chaos talisman
 * Herb (Grimy)
 * Gem (Uncut)
 * Level 3 Clue Scroll
 * Bass
 * Adamant ore
 * Half of a key
 * Dragon Egg (very rare, 99 Summoning required)