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 very slim.

Locations
Black dragons can only be found in three locations across RuneScape:
 * Taverley Dungeon - Requires dusty key or level 70 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 one of the highest defence for a monster in RuneScape. As with all dragons, an anti-dragon shield is essential when fighting them. Without one, you can be hit extremely hard by dragonfire. Even with a Anti-dragon shield you will still receive up to 7 damage per fiery breath unless a anti-fire potion is consumed then the only damage taken would be from the dragons melee attacks. If you use Protect from Melee with the shield and anti-fire potion you will take no damage, until your potion or prayer runs out. Be aware of their melee attacks as they can hit up to 24.

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 bolts or adamant bolts) as you can still equip your anti-dragon shield then.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

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

Runes

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

Other

 * 11, 44, 132, 196, 200, or 330 (up to 3000) Coins
 * 3 Charms : Gold, Green, Crimson, and Blue.
 * Chocolate cake
 * Uncut gems
 * Dragonstone (rare)
 * Adamantite bar
 * Half key
 * Level 3 Clue Scroll (uncommon)
 * Draconic visage (extremely rare)
 * Runite bar (rare)
 * Silver Ore
 * Chaos Talisman
 * Nature Talisman
 * 150 Steel arrows (Very rare)