Red Dragons are the second most powerful of the adult Chromatic Dragon. They have a combat level 152 and are easy to kill, even with medium combat stats. They can be unlocked from any Slayer master for 50 Slayer points.
Recommendation for Red Dragon
30 agility
34 woodcutting
70+ ranged
40+ defence
40 Construction - Completion of the Elite Karamja task
Locations of Red Dragons
Brimhaven Dungeon
There are 16 Red Dragon spawns in this dungeon. Players must bring 875 coins each time they want to enter the dungeon or pay a one-off fee of 1M GP for permanent access. An axe is also required to cut vines blocking the passage to the Dragons. You would run into several monsters when going to the red Dragons so ensure to use protect from melee to prevent damage from their attacks. The fastest methods to this location are:
- Through teleport to House if the POH is in Brimhaven.
- Tai Bwo Wannai teleport scroll.
- Spirit tree.
- Amulet of glory to Karamja
- fairy code CKR
- Teleport to Ardougne and take a boat to Brimhaven for 30 GP.
Myths' Guild Basement
There are 3 Red Dragon spawns in the Myths' Guild basement, and it requires completion of Dragon Slayer II to access. The fastest way to this location is through:
- Mythical cape teleport
- Spirit tree
- Charter ship
Forthos Dungeon
6 Red Dragon spawns are in this location. The easiest way to get here is by using a skills necklace to Woodcutting Guild then running north to the Dungeon. This route requires a slash weapon to slash through webs to get to the Dragons.
Gear and Inventory setup for Red Dragons
Melee gear Setup
Head slot: Slayer helm (i)
Neck slot: Amulet of torture
Cape slot: Fire cape
Body slot: Fighter torso
Leg slot: Bandos tassets
Weapon slot: Dragon Hunter Lance
Ammo slot: Rada's blessing 4
Shield slot: Dragon Fire Shield (charged)
Glove slot: Barrows gloves
Boot slot: Dragon boots
Ring slot: Berserker ring (i)
Inventory setup for melee
- 2 Extended super antifire
- 2 super divine combat potion
- 16 prayer potions
- Teleport method to and out of the Red Dragons
- Axe and coins: if using Brimhaven
- Food
Ranged gear setup
Head slot: Slayer helm (i)
Neck slot: Necklace of anguish
Cape slot: Ava's accumulator
Body slot: Saradomin d'hide body
Leg slot: Saradomin chaps
Weapon slot: Dragon crossbow
Ammo slot: Dragon bolts
Shield slot: Dragonfire shield
Glove slot: Barrows gloves
Boot slot: Saradomin d'hide boot
Ring slot: Archers ring(i)
Inventory setup for ranged
- 4 Extended antifire potions
- 4 prayer potions
- 2 Divine ranging potion
- Teleport method to and out of the Red Dragons
- Axe and coins: if using Brimhaven
- Food
Magic gear setup
Head slot: Slayer helm (i)
Neck slot: Occult necklace
Cape slot: Imbued god cape
Body slot: Ahrim's robetop
Leg slot: Ahrim's robeskirt
Weapon slot: Trident of the swamp
Ammo slot: Rada's blessing 4
Shield slot: Dragonfire shield
Glove slot: Barrows gloves
Boot slot: Eternal boots
Ring slot: Seers ring (i)
Inventory setup for magic
- 2 Extended antifire
- 6 prayer potions
- Teleport method to and out of the Red Dragons
- Axe and coins: if using Brimhaven
- Imbued heart
Red Dragon Attacks
Red Dragons attack with melee and Dragonfire
- Melee attack: Red Dragons will use a slash melee attack against players in melee range. Using Protect from Melee will fully block damage from this attack.
- Dragonfire attack: Like other dragons, Red Dragons can attack players with Dragonfire from a distance. This attack has a max hit of 50 and can be fully protected against by using an antifire potion while wielding an anti-dragon or a dragonfire shield. A super antifire potion can also be used to fully protect from Dragonfire, allowing for the use of a better shield or defender.
Strategy for Red Dragons
Red Dragons are pretty easy to kill. If you're using melee, activate Protect from Melee to reduce damage, as you'll be standing within their melee range. If using mage or ranged, make sure you are protected from Dragonfire while maintaining a safe distance from the Dragons, or you can use any of the safespots discussed below to not take any damage at all.
Safespots for Red Dragons
The Safespots below are useful for low-level players and players who want to save up on prayer or anti-fire potions.
Brimhaven Dungeon safespot
The Red Dragons in the Brimhaven dungeon can be safespotted using the spot shown below. Refer to the minimap in the image to better locate the safespot.
Forthos Dungeon safespot
In the Forthos Dungeon, Red Dragons can be safespotted at the location shown below. Use the minimap in the image to pinpoint the safespot more easily.
GP per hour for Red Dragons
Players with the recommended stats above can kill 40-45 Red Dragons per hour. This results in a profit of 219K GP after the cost of the entrance fees has been deducted.
Drops from Red Dragons
The average Red Dragon kill is worth 7,900 GP or 9K GP when on a Konar task
100%
Dragon bones 1 (Always), Red dragonhide 1 (Always).
Weapons and Armour
Mithril 2h sword 1 (1/32), Mithril axe 1 (1/42.67), Mithril battleaxe 1 (1/42.67), Rune dart 1 (1/42.67), Mithril javelin 20 (1/128), Mithril kiteshield 1 (1/128), Adamant platebody 1 (1/128), Rune longsword 1 (1/128).
Runes and Ammunition
Rune arrow 4 (1/16), Law rune 4 (1/25.6), Blood rune 3 (1/32), Death rune 4 (1/42.67).
Herbs
Grimy guam leaf 1 (1/256), Grimy marrentill 1 (1/341.3), Grimy tarromin 1 (1/455.1), Grimy harralander 1 (1/585.1), Grimy ranarr weed 1 (1/744.7), Grimy irit leaf 1 (1/1,024), Grimy avantoe 1 (1/1,365), Grimy kwuarm 1 (1/1,638), Grimy cadantine 1 (1/2,048), Grimy lantadyme 1 (1/2,731), Grimy dwarf weed 1 (1/2,731).
Coin
Coins 196 (1/3.2), Coins 66 (1/4.41), Coins 330 (1/12.8), Coins 690 (1/128).
Other
Dragon javelin heads 10 (1/12.8), Chocolate cake 3 (1/42.67), Adamantite bar 1 (1/128).
Gem Drop Table
Nothing (1/51.29), Uncut sapphire 1 (1/102.4), Uncut emerald 1 (1/204.8), Uncut ruby 1 (1/409.6), Nature talisman 1 (1/1,092), Uncut diamond 1 (1/1,638.4), Loop half of key 1 (1/3,277), Tooth half of key 1 (1/3,277), Rune javelin 1 (1/3,277), Rune spear 1 (1/52,429), Shield left half 1 (1/104,858), Dragon spear (1/139,810)
Tertiary
Tattered moon page 1 (1/10), Tattered sun page 1 (1/10), Tattered temple page 1 (1/10), Ensouled dragon head 1 (1/40), Grubby key 1 (1/50), Brimstone key (1/90), Clue scroll (hard) 1 (1/128).
