OSRS Brutal Black Dragons Guide: The Ultimate AFK Money-Maker

Deep within the Catacombs of Kourend lie the Brutal Black Dragons, one of the most fearsome and profitable Slayer monsters in the game. These enhanced dragons are a true test of a player's gear and preparation, but they reward brave adventurers with one of the most consistent and AFK-friendly income streams available.

This guide will cover the essential protection, the best strategy, and the gear you'll need to camp these beasts for hours on end.

Location and Requirements

  • Location: The Brutal Black Dragons are found in their own designated area in the north-western part of the Catacombs of Kourend.
  • Recommended Stats: 85+ Ranged is highly recommended for efficient kills. A high Defence level is also crucial.

The Fight: A Tribrid Threat

Brutal Black Dragons use all three forms of combat, plus a powerful dragonfire attack.

  • Melee: A standard swipe if you are in melee distance.
  • Magic: A magical dragonfire attack.
  • Ranged: A standard ranged attack.
  • Dragonfire: A standard dragonfire breath attack.

The Strategy: The Ranged Meta

The key to killing these dragons with minimal effort is to exploit their attack priorities and use the correct protection.

  1. Dragonfire Protection: As with any dragon, this is mandatory. You must use an Anti-dragon Shield (or Dragonfire Ward) and an Antifire Potion.
  2. Positioning: Stand outside of their melee distance. This will prevent them from ever using their most accurate and damaging attack.
  3. Prayer: With Melee out of the equation, you only have to deal with their Magic and Ranged attacks. Their Magic attack is more accurate and damaging, so you should use Protect from Magic.
  4. The Result: By following this setup, the only damage you will take is from their Ranged attack, which is their weakest style. With good defensive gear, you can tank these hits for a very long time, allowing for extremely AFK and profitable trips.

Your gear should be focused on maximizing your Ranged damage and your Ranged defence.

  • Weapon:
    • Best: Dragon Hunter Crossbow. This is tailor-made for this fight and will provide the fastest kills.
    • Great: Armadyl Crossbow or Dragon Crossbow.
  • Armour: Wear your Slayer Helmet (i) (if on task) and your best Ranged defensive gear. Armadyl armour is excellent. Blessed d'hide provides a good balance of offence, defence, and prayer bonus.
  • Shield: A Dragonfire Ward is best-in-slot. An Anti-dragon Shield is the budget must-have.
  • Special: A Twisted Buckler can be used if you are using a one-handed crossbow, for extra Ranged bonus.

The Rewards: Consistent and High-Value Loot

Brutal Black Dragons are famed for their incredible drop table.

  • Consistent Profit: They frequently drop high-value alchables like Rune full helms, Rune platelegs, and Dragon platelegs. They also drop 2-3 noted Black dragonhides with every kill. This leads to a very reliable profit of 1-1.5M GP per hour.
  • Draconic Visage (1/10,000): They have a rare chance to drop the iconic Draconic Visage, used to create the Dragonfire Shield.

Ironman Strategy

For late-game Ironmen, Brutal Black Dragons are a top-tier money-maker.

  • Alchemy Fodder: The consistent alchable drops provide a massive and reliable source of GP for funding other skills like Construction and Smithing.
  • Crafting Supplies: The noted black dragonhide is a fantastic source of Crafting experience.
  • The Visage: It is one of the more accessible ways for an Ironman to obtain a Draconic Visage.

Conclusion

Brutal Black Dragons are the pinnacle of AFK money-making. The strategy is simple to execute but requires high stats and good gear to be effective. For any player looking for a relaxed, low-effort way to build their bank, there is no better place to be than the dark corners of the Catacombs.

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