OSRS Drake Slayer Task Guide

Drakes are mid-to-high level Slayer creatures located within the Karuulm Slayer Dungeon. Known for their dangerous, fiery breath and solid drop table, they’re a popular task for players seeking steady profit and a chance at rare upgrades like the Drake’s claw or tooth. This guide will walk you through everything you need to prepare for, survive, and profit from Drakes. The guardian drake is a superior variant of the drake. It has a chance of spawning after purchasing the unlock Bigger and Badder for 150 Slayer reward points from any Slayer master.

It is recommended to use cannon to maximize profits.

Requirements for Killing Drakes

•   Slayer Level: 84
•   Protection Gear: Boots of stone, brimstone, or granite; otherwise, the dungeon will burn you over time!
•   Fire Protection: Anti-dragon shield or Dragonfire protection (see below)
  
  

Recommended Stats

•   85+ Melee stats for consistent kills
•   43+ Prayer for Protection prayers
•   70+ Ranged or 75+ Magic (alternative combat styles)
•   High Defence or DPS for tanking their breath attacks

Location of the Drakes

Drakes are located in the Karuulm Slayer Dungeon, found atop Mount Karuulm. You’ll need the appropriate boots to walk through the dungeon's heated floor without taking damage.

Best Teleports

•   Rada’s Blessing (3 or 4) — direct teleport
  
•   Fairy Ring CIR — then run north
  
•   Slayer Ring — to Mount Karuulm
  
•   Xeric’s Talisman — to Lookout and run northwest

Combat Strategy

Drakes use melee and dragonfire attacks. They’re not particularly fast but can hit hard if unprotected.

What to Protect Against

•   Standard Melee – use Protect from Melee if doing melee
•   Protect from Ranged – They attack with Ranged Style from distance
•   Fiery Breath – anti-dragon shield or super antifire potion (NOT regular antifire)
  
  

Best Melee Setup 

Head slot: Torva Full Helm / Slayer helm (i)
Neck slot: Amulet of Avarice / Amulet of Torture
Cape slot: Infernal Cape / Fire Cape / Ardougne Cloak
Body slot: Torva Platebody / Fighter torso
Leg slot: Torva Platelegs / Obsidian legs
Weapon slot: Dragon Hunter Lance / Ghrazi Rapier
Shield slot: Dragon Defender / Averic Defender
Ammo slot: Rada’s blessing / Any Blessing
Glove slot: Ferocious gloves / Barrows gloves
Boot slot: Primordial boots / Dragon boots
Ring slot: Berserker ring (i) / Berserker Ring

Cheaper Option Melee

Helmet slot: Slayer Helmet / Helm of Neitiznot

Amulet slot: Amulet of Fury / Amulet of Torture

Weapon slot: Osmumten's Fang / Ghrazi Rapier 

Shield slot: Avernic Defender / Dragon Defender 

Body slot: Fighter Torso / Proselyte

Legs slot: Obsidian Legs / Proselyte Legs

Boots slot: Dragon / Rune Boots

Cape slot: Fire Cape / Ardougne Cloak

Ring slot: Berserker Ring (i) / Berserker Ring

Gloves slot: Barrows Gloves / Regen Bracelet

Best Ranged Set up

Head slot: Slayer helm (i)
Neck slot: Necklace of anguish
Cape slot: Dizana's quiver / Ava’s assembler
Body slot: Masori’s Body / Karil’s top
Leg slot: Masori’s Platelegs / Karil’s skirt
Weapon slot: Toxic blowpipe
Ammo slot: Rada’s blessing
Glove slot: Zaryte vambraces / Barrows gloves
Boot slot: Pegasian boots / Snakeskin boots
Ring slot: Archer's ring (i) / Archer’s ring

Cheaper Range Option

Head slot: Ancient coif
Neck slot: Amulet of Fury / Amulet of Glory
Cape slot: Dizana's quiver / Ava’s assembler
Body slot: Ancient Body / Karil’s top
Leg slot: Ancient Chaps / Karil’s skirt
Weapon slot: Toxic blowpipe
Ammo slot: Rada’s blessing 4 / Any Blessing
Glove slot: Zaryte vambraces / Barrows gloves
Boot slot: Pegasian boots / Snakeskin boots
Ring slot: Archer's ring (i) / Archer’s ring

  Consider bringing a spec weapon like Dragon Claws or Saradomin Godsword for special attacks.

Inventory Setup

Super antifire (if not using shield)

Prayer potions

High-healing food

Teleport out (House tab / Slayer ring)

High alch runes (for alching drops)

Rune pouch, herb sack, bonecrusher (if unlocked)

Special Attack Weapon (Dragon dagger, Dragon Claws)

Super Combat Potions

Ironman Advantage

Drakes are an excellent task for Ironmen due to their consistent drops and mid-level/afkable difficulty. They drop noted bones, herbs, and alchables, which not only help you with slayer EXP but also with supplies to level up other skills, apart from unique items. Be sure to bring a Bonecrusher, Herb Sack, and Rune Pouch with you to minimize bank trips. Use Protect from Melee and an anti-dragon shield with high melee stats to minimize supplies. Prioritize Drake’s tooth and claw for upgrading your boots—essential gear upgrades for future content. Always bring heat-resistant boots, such as Boots of Stone, and prepare a fast bank route to extend your trips.

Drakes are valuable for Ironman looking for:

•   Drake’s Claw: Used to upgrade the boots of stone into devout boots
•   Drake’s Tooth: Upgrades holy sandals into holy boots
•   Noted bones, herbs, and ores for long-term supplies
•   And these are just a taste of many other things that the Drakes can offer you. I invite you to try

Pro Tip: Bring a gem bag and herb sack 

Drops Tables

	Item	Quantity	Rarity
	Drake bones	1	Always

	Drake's tooth	1	1/2,560; 1/512
	Drake's claw	1	1/2,560; 1/512
	Dragon thrownaxe	100–200	1/10,000; 1/2,000
	Dragon knife	100–200	1/10,000; 1/2,000

	Rune full helm	1	1/28.33
	Red d'hide body	1	1/42.5
	Black d'hide vambraces	1	1/85
	Mystic Earth staff	1	1/85
	Dragon mace	1	1/85

	Fire rune	100–200	1/8.5
	Nature rune	30–60	1/8.5
	Law rune	25–50	1/8.5
	Death rune	20–40	1/8.5
	Rune arrow	35–65	1/8.5

	Grimy guam leaf	1–3	1/68
	Grimy marrentill	1–3	1/90.7
	Grimy tarromin	1–3	1/120.9
	Grimy harralander	1–3	1/155.4
	Grimy ranarr weed	1–3	1/197.8
	Grimy Irit leaf	1–3	1/272
	Grimy avantoe	1–3	1/362.7
	Grimy kwuarm	1–3	1/435.2
	Grimy cadantine	1–3	1/544
	Grimy lantadyme	1–3	1/725.3
	Grimy dwarf weed	1–3	1/725.3

	Toadflax seed	1	1/426.8
	Irit seed	1	1/626.9
	Belladonna seed	1	1/647.1
	Poison ivy seed	1	1/911.8
	Avantoe seed	1	1/911.8
	Cactus seed	1	1/955.2
	Potato cactus seed	1	1/1,337
	Kwuarm seed	1	1/1,337
	Snapdragon seed	1	1/2,006
	Cadantine seed	1	1/2,866
	Lantadyme seed	1	1/4,012
	Snape grass seed	3	1/5,015
	Dwarf weed seed	1	1/6,687
	Torstol seed	1	1/10,030

	Coins	1,000–2,000	1/21.25
	Diamond	3–6 (noted)	1/21.25
	Swordfish	1–2	1/21.25
	Coins	5,000–7,000	1/85

	Uncut sapphire	1	1/340; 1/173
	Uncut emerald	1	1/680; 1/345
	Uncut ruby	1	1/1,360; 1/691
	Nature talisman	1	1/3,627; 1/1,842
	Uncut diamond	1	1/5,440; 1/2,763
	Loop half of key	1	1/10,880; 1/5,525
	Tooth half of key	1	1/10,880; 1/5,525
	Rune javelin	5	1/10,880; 1/5,525
	Rune spear	1	1/174,080; 1/10,359
	Shield left half	1	1/348,160; 1/20,719
	Dragon spear	1	1/464,213; 1/27,625

	Brimstone key	1	1/65
	Clue scroll (hard)	1	1/128