Metal dragons

Metal dragons are metal versions of dragons, whose hides are metallic: Bronze dragons, Iron dragons, Steel dragons, and Mithril dragons in ascending order of combat level. Bronze, iron and steel dragons can be found in the Brimhaven Dungeon, and they are often fought for their dragon platelegs and dragon plateskirt drops. All metal dragons but the bronze dragon are known to drop the elusive draconic visage. Metal dragons have high defence, but they detest magic:


 * Bronze dragon
 * Iron dragon
 * Steel dragon
 * Mithril dragon

Location

 * For Mithril dragons see: Ancient Cavern

Metal dragons (except Mithril dragons) are located in Brimhaven Dungeon. To access this, players must pay 875 coins or be wearing a set of Karamja gloves 3 and have a hatchet in order to chop blocking vines. Bronze Dragons are also found in the chaos tunnels, where they have a much higher charm drop rate.

Tactics
All metal dragons are very vulnerable to stabbing-based attacks. High level players can easily defeat metal dragons using either an abyssal whip or a leaf-bladed sword. The most effective way to slay metal dragons is to use a Zamorakian Spear with Super Antifire potions. Magic is considered an effective way for players with lower stats to kill metal dragons, as an antifire potion and an anti-dragon shield will render a player immune to dragonfire for exactly six minutes per dose. Ranged does not work as well against the heavy metal hide of the dragons, though using a crossbow with diamond bolts(e) is quite passable. Players who use melee against the dragons leave themselves vulnerable to the dragons' melee attacks. Weapons high in stab or crush attack bonus are suggested. The poisoned dragon dagger is also a good choice for lower level players, as the poison damage quickly adds up.

Another not-so-known strategy, one used to save the need for prayer potions and requiring only antifire potions, is the hit-and-run method. This method can only be performed on Bronze, Iron, and Steel dragons. If done correctly, a player should be able to time themselves so that they can attack the dragon using melee and then immediately step away to prevent the dragon using any other attack other than their fire breath. After a bit of practice, a player should be able hit and run at the Dragon so that they do not take any damage.

NOTE: ''This is a risky method and thus should not be done if you are afraid, or have a computer that lags. To practice this method, you should test it using gear that you do not mind losing.''

Magic

 * Mystic robes (or better)
 * Elemental staff (to save runes)
 * 1,000-5,000 casts of your chosen spell
 * Anti-dragon shield
 * Chaos gauntlets if using Fire Bolt

Ranged

 * Best dragonhide armour available to the user, preferably Black dragonhide armour or Void Ranger armour.
 * Anti-dragon shield (Dragonfire shield also works, but it reduces ranged attack bonus by 5)
 * Rune crossbow
 * Crossbow bolts

Melee
Fighting metal dragons with melee is not recommended due to their strong melee attack. It is advised to be at least level 80 for Bronze dragons and 90 or higher for the stronger dragons.


 * Anti-dragon shield or Dragonfire shield
 * Barrows or Dragon armour is advised, but Rune armour is adequate.
 * A one-handed weapon such as a Dragon Scimitar or an Abyssal Whip. Make sure to bring a Dragon dagger p++ for its Puncture special.
 * Leaf-bladed sword is best. It has the highest stab bonus for a 1-handed weapon. (Level 50 Attack and 55 Slayer required.)
 * Any items that boost your Strength, Attack, or Defence along with some prayer potions and, if you're a low-level player, bring Saradomin brews with Super restores.

Inventory Essentials

 * Antifire potions
 * Food (preferably sharks or better)

Suggested

 * Runes for High Level Alchemy (to alchemy all the items that you get but cannot keep for lack of inventory space).
 * Single-click teleports: Teleport tablets, ectophial. This saves inventory space and allows for quick escape if in danger.
 * Using techniques that one is familiar with helps when engaging in combat with these dragons, but using low-levelled gear that is not needed upon death is good for practice.
 * Potions
 * Ring of life
 * Summoning creatures that could help, such as a bunyip.