Dragon defender



The dragon defender is the strongest defender in the game, requiring 60 Attack and Defence to wield. It is exclusively obtained as an uncommon drop in the Warriors' Guild from the cyclopes and their stronger brethren, the Cyclossus. Cyclossus can only be fought while wielding a rune or dragon defender, but has a higher chance of dropping the dragon defender than regular cyclopes. In addition, using the multi-token mode in the cyclopes room increases the chance of receiving a dragon defender as well as that of encountering a Cyclossus.

The dragon defender, when wielded with Korasi's sword, gives the same stab bonus as the Zamorakian spear with 1 higher strength bonus. This may be used for a much cheaper and more convenient alternative to the spear, if you are willing to give up the +2 prayer bonus.

Sometimes, players choose to train combat on Cyclops. They should note that wearing a dragon defender whilst fighting the Cyclops may lead to the summoning of a Cyclossus. Many players consider fighting the Cyclossus a difficult, annoying and costly task in terms of food. Players that want to train on Cyclops, but do not wish to meet a Cyclossus, should bring the dragon defender in their inventory and another shield, such as a God Book, Toktz-ket-xil, Dragon sq shield, or a Dragonfire shield. Also, they may choose to use a two-handed weapon such as Barrows armour in order to activate the set's bonus (Guthan's would be a good example), a Saradomin Sword or a Godsword.

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Trivia

 * On release, the Game Guide stated that 50 Attack and Defence were needed to wield the defender. This was fixed.
 * A player can get as many Dragon Defenders as they wish. However, they must have another rune or dragon defender in their inventory or wielded. Note that wielding one while attacking Cyclopes can summon a Cyclossus.
 * The Dragon defender used the same blade as the Dragon scimitar before its 2nd graphical update.