OSRS Blue Dragons Guide: The Ultimate Bone & Hide Farm

Blue Dragons are iconic, mid-level monsters that serve a crucial purpose in the progression of almost every Old School RuneScape account: they are the primary source of Dragon bones and Blue dragonhide.

Mastering the art of killing these creatures efficiently is the key to training your Prayer and Crafting skills. This guide will cover the essential dragonfire protection, the best locations, and the most effective strategies.

The Mandatory Requirement: Dragonfire Protection

Before you even think about fighting a Blue Dragon, you must protect yourself from its deadly dragonfire.

  • The Attack: Dragonfire is a magical flame that can hit over 60 damage on unprotected players.
  • The Protection: You need two layers of defence to become immune.
    1. An Anti-dragon Shield (or Dragonfire Shield/Ward).
    2. An Antifire Potion.

With both a shield and a potion active, their dragonfire will deal zero damage to you.

Locations

  1. Taverley Dungeon: This is the most popular and accessible spot.
    • Requirements: A Dusty key is needed to access the inner part of the dungeon.
    • The Safespot: There is a famous safespot near a small group of stalagmites that allows Ranged and Magic users to attack the dragons without them being able to retaliate. This is the safest and most common killing method.
  2. Ogre Enclave: Located beneath Gu'Tanoth, this area is accessible after the Watchtower quest. It's often less crowded than Taverley.
  3. Myth's Guild: The basement of the Myth's Guild (requires Dragon Slayer II) has a small area with Blue Dragons very close to a bank.

The Fight Strategy

Blue Dragons are simple to kill once you have your dragonfire protection sorted.

  • Weakness: They are weakest to Stab and Ranged attacks.
  • Ranged Method (Recommended): This is the best method. Go to the Taverley Dungeon safespot. From here, you can attack the dragons without taking any damage. This requires no food or prayer and allows for very long, profitable trips.
  • Melee Method: If you choose to use melee, stand next to the dragon and turn on Protect from Melee. This will block its melee attack, and your dragonfire protection will handle the rest.

The Rewards: Prayer and Profit

The reason every player kills Blue Dragons is for their 100% guaranteed drops.

  • Dragon bones: The primary reason for the grind. These bones provide a large amount of Prayer XP and are always in high demand.
  • Blue dragonhide: A valuable resource used to train the Crafting skill.
  • Blue dragon scale: Used for making antifire potions.

A full inventory of bones and hides can be worth a significant amount of GP, making Blue Dragons a very consistent money-maker.

Ironman Strategy: The Road to 70 Prayer

For Ironmen, killing Blue Dragons is a fundamental part of account progression.

  • The 70 Prayer Grind: The Piety prayer, which unlocks at 70 Prayer, is one of the most important upgrades an Ironman can get. The most reliable way to gather the thousands of Dragon bones needed for this grind is by killing Blue Dragons.
  • Baby Blue Dragons: For lower-level Ironmen, the Baby Blue Dragons in Taverley Dungeon are a great alternative. They have the same drops but are much easier to kill.
  • The Method: The Taverley Dungeon safespot is an Ironman's best friend. It allows them to safely and slowly accumulate a massive stockpile of bones and hides with minimal supply usage.

Conclusion

Blue Dragons are a perfect example of a foundational OSRS monster. They teach a vital combat mechanic (dragonfire), provide the essential resources for two major skills, and offer a reliable source of income. Every player, from the newest member to the most seasoned Ironman, will spend some quality time in the dark depths of their lairs.

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