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 as the weaker blue dragons and green dragons, but their chance of dropping the much coveted Draconic visage makes them popular to kill, although the chances of getting one are very slim.

Locations
Black dragons can only be found in three locations across RuneScape:
 * Taverley Dungeon - Requires dusty key or level 70-80 agility
 * Lava Maze Dungeon 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 among the highest defence for a monster in RuneScape. As with all dragons, an anti-dragon shield/Dragonfire shield and/or an Antifire potion is essential when fighting them. Without one, players can be hit extremely hard by dragonfire (over 50 points of damage). Lower-leveled players could potentially be killed in one hit by this attack. Even with a Anti-dragon shield, dragonfire will still deal up to 5 damage, unless an anti-fire potion is consumed. The dragons melee attacks deal up to 21 damage, be completely negated with Protect from Melee. If a player uses a/an Anti-dragon/Dragonfire shield, Anti-fire potion and Protect from Melee (sustained by Prayer potions), they will be using an expensive-but-safe method of killing the dragons. It is advised if not using protect from melee i.e. not having any prayer potions that they have at least a few prayer points in case a battle turns sour.

They can be ranged or maged safely in all of their locations. If ranging it is advisable to use a crossbow (ideally a Rune crossbow with Mithril or Adamant bolts) as an Anti-dragon/Dragonfire shield can still be equipped but as long as the player remains in the safespot, they do not need to equip one of the shields - their dragonfire, unlike that of Metal Dragons and the King Black Dragon is not long ranged.

Players with a high Attack and Strength level could also safe them with a Dragon halberd, as the Special attack does decent 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, Armour and Ammunition

 * 16 Adamant darts (p)
 * 30 Adamant javelins (very common)
 * Adamant platebody
 * Black axe
 * Dragon medium helmet (rare)
 * Dragon Spear (rare)
 * Mithril kiteshield
 * Mithril axe
 * Mithril battleaxe
 * Mithril two-handed sword
 * Rune chainbody
 * Rune javelins
 * Rune kiteshield (very rare)
 * 2 Rune knives
 * Rune longsword
 * Rune sq shield (very rare)
 * Rune two-handed sword  (rare)
 * Shield left half (rare)
 * 150 Steel arrows (very rare)
 * Rune battleaxe (uncommon)
 * 42 Rune Arrows
 * Rune spear

Runes

 * 75 Air runes
 * 15 Blood runes
 * 5-45 Death runes
 * 50 Fire runes
 * 3,10,45 Law runes
 * 67 Nature runes
 * 10 Chaos runes

Other

 * Coins
 * Adamantite bar (1-2)
 * Chaos Talisman
 * 3 Charms
 * Gold
 * Green
 * Crimson
 * porn booklet (5-8 pages)
 * Blue
 * Chocolate cake
 * Level 3 Clue Scroll (uncommon)
 * Draconic visage (extremely rare)
 * Uncut Gems
 * Sapphire
 * Emerald
 * Ruby
 * Diamond
 * Dragonstone (very rare)
 * Half key
 * Nature Talisman
 * Runite bar (rare)
 * Silver Ore
 * Black Dragon egg (99 Summoning required) (very rare)

Trivia
Since black dragons have very high defence, many players decide to either range or use a halberd against them. If you decide to use Combat, be careful, it can be very dangerous. Never underestimate them, despite their combat level.

Many rangers pick up the hides and bones dropped to pay for the bolts or arrows.

Black Dragon