OSRS Dragon Slayer 1 Guide Step-by-Step Walkthrough
Dragon Slayer I is one of the most iconic quests in Old School RuneScape (OSRS), marking a significant milestone for free-to-play (F2P) players. Often considered the toughest F2P quest, it challenges adventurers to slay the fearsome dragon Elvarg on Crandor Island. Completing this quest grants access to powerful gear like the rune platebody and green d’hide body, making it a must-do for any serious player. This detailed guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough, tips, and strategies to help you conquer Dragon Slayer I with ease, whether you’re a seasoned player or a newcomer.
Before embarking on Dragon Slayer I, ensure you meet the requirements and gather the necessary items. Preparation is key to avoiding frustration during the quest.
Quest Prerequisites
- 32 Quest Points: You need 32 quest points to access the Champions’ Guild, where the quest begins.
- Combat Readiness: Ability to defeat a level 83 green dragon (Elvarg). A combat level of 40+ is recommended for F2P players, though higher levels make it easier.
Required Items
Here’s a comprehensive list of items you’ll need. Some can be obtained during the quest, but having them ready saves time.
| Item | How to Obtain |
|---|---|
| Unfired bowl | Craft with soft clay at level 8 Crafting or buy from Grand Exchange. |
| Wizard’s mind bomb | Buy at Rising Sun Inn (Falador) or Grand Exchange. |
| Lobster pot | Purchase from fishing shops (e.g., Port Sarim) or Grand Exchange. |
| Silk | Buy from Thessalia (Varrock) or Al Kharid silk stall for 3 coins. |
| 90 steel nails | Smith at level 34 Smithing or buy from Grand Exchange. |
| 3 planks | Find at Graveyard of Shadows (Wilderness, level 19) or Camdozaal Vault. |
| 2,000 coins | Earn through skilling or combat. |
| Hammer | Toolbelt works or buy from general stores. |
| Anti-dragon shield | Obtain from Duke Horacio during the quest or Grand Exchange. |
| Combat gear & food | Lobsters/swordfish, rune armor, and a weapon (stab preferred). |
| Telekinetic Grab (optional) | 1 law rune, 1 air rune (level 33 Magic) or 10,000 coins. |
Recommended Stats
For a smoother experience, aim for:
- Attack/Strength/Defence: 40+ for better combat efficiency.
- Prayer: 37+ for Protect from Magic (optional for members).
- Magic: 33+ for Telekinetic Grab to save coins (optional).
Starting the Quest
The journey begins at the Champions’ Guild, south of Varrock. Follow these steps to kick things off.
Speaking to the Guildmaster
Head to the Champions’ Guild and talk to the Guildmaster. Ask for a quest, and he’ll direct you to Oziach in Edgeville, who sells rune platebodies but requires you to prove your worth by slaying Elvarg.
Meeting Oziach
Travel to Edgeville and find Oziach in the house north of the lodestone. Select dialogue options (1-1-1-1) to learn about the quest. He tasks you with killing Elvarg on Crandor Island. Return to the Guildmaster for further instructions.
Gathering Information
Back at the Champions’ Guild, ask the Guildmaster about:
- Map pieces: To navigate to Crandor (dialogue 2-1-1-1).
- Protection: For the anti-dragon shield (dialogue 2-3).
- Ship: To reach Crandor (dialogue 2-3).
He’ll give you a maze key for Melzar’s map piece and advise you on finding the other pieces, a ship, and a shield.
Collecting the Map Pieces
To reach Crandor, you need a complete Crandor map, split into three pieces held by Melzar, Thalzar, and Lozar. You can collect them in any order.
Melzar’s Map Piece
Location: Melzar’s Maze, northwest of Rimmington.
Steps:
- Enter the maze using the maze key.
- Kill the small zombie rat with a long tail for a red key. Use it on the northwest door and climb the ladder.
- Kill the hooded ghost with a tube top, no cape for an orange key. Go through the second door from the north on the east wall and climb the ladder.
- Kill the skeleton with a small round shield for a yellow key. Unlock the southwest door, go down the ladder three times.
- Kill zombies for a blue key, then unlock the blue door.
- Kill the lesser demon (level 82). Safespot it using Magic/Ranged if needed. Open the magenta door to find the map piece in a chest.
Tip: Bring food and combat gear, as the lesser demon is the toughest foe here.
Thalzar’s Map Piece
Location: Dwarven Mine, Ice Mountain.
Steps:
- Talk to the Oracle on Ice Mountain (dialogue 1). Ensure you’ve asked the Guildmaster about Thalzar’s map piece.
- Enter the Dwarven Mine and find the magic door in the northeast.
- Use the unfired bowl, wizard’s mind bomb, lobster pot, and silk (right-click “use”) on the door.
- Enter and search the chest for the map piece.
Lozar’s Map Piece
Location: Port Sarim Jail.
Steps:
- Go to Port Sarim Jail and find Wormbrain.
- Option 1: Kill Wormbrain (level 2) with Magic/Ranged and use Telekinetic Grab (level 33 Magic) to pick up the map piece.
- Option 2: Talk to Wormbrain (dialogue 1-3-2) and pay 10,000 coins for the map piece.
Once you have all three pieces, use one on another to combine them into the Crandor map.
Acquiring and Preparing the Ship
With the map ready, you need a ship to sail to Crandor and a captain to navigate.
Buying the Lady Lumbridge
Head to Port Sarim’s docks and find Klarense on the southernmost dock. Select dialogue (4-1) and pay 2,000 coins to buy the Lady Lumbridge. Board the ship, go below deck, and repair the hole three times using 3 planks, 90 steel nails, and a hammer.
Recruiting Captain Ned
Travel to Draynor Village and talk to Ned in the house northeast of the bank (dialogue 2-1). With the Crandor map in your inventory, he’ll agree to captain the ship. If the ship isn’t repaired or you don’t have the map, he’ll refuse.
Preparing for Elvarg
Before sailing, gear up for the final battle:
- Weapon: Stab weapons (e.g., rune sword) are ideal, as Elvarg is weak to stab. Ranged users should use a crossbow with the best bolts available.
- Armor: Full rune or adamant for melee; green d’hide for rangers.
- Shield: Anti-dragon shield is mandatory. Without it, Elvarg’s dragonfire can hit up to 1200 damage.
- Food: Lobsters or swordfish (14 HP per bite). Members can use monkfish or pizzas for more healing per slot.
- Potions (Members): Super attack/strength/defence, antifire potion, prayer potions (if using Protect from Magic).
- Teleport: Amulet of glory or Lumbridge teleport for emergencies.
Tip: Use the drop trick with Duke Horacio to get extra anti-dragon shields in case you die and lose one.
Slaying Elvarg and Completing the Quest
The climax of Dragon Slayer I is the battle against Elvarg. Here’s how to navigate Crandor and defeat her.
Sailing to Crandor
Return to the Lady Lumbridge in Port Sarim, board it, and talk to Ned (dialogue 1). A cutscene shows the ship crashing on Crandor. Follow the light gray path around the island, climb the volcano, and enter the hole at the top.
Fighting Elvarg
Setup:
- Equip the anti-dragon shield before entering her lair.
- Activate Protect from Magic (if available) to reduce dragonfire damage.
- Drink potions (if using) before climbing over the stalagmites.
Strategy:
- Melee: Attack directly with a stab weapon. Stay alert for her melee hits (up to 11) and dragonfire (up to 40 with shield). Eat at 20-30 HP.
- Ranged/Magic: Safespot by standing in the southeast corner, attacking, then stepping back. This “flinching” method is slower but safer for low levels.
- Low Levels: Flinch by attacking once, retreating Ascend the volcano and enter the hole.
Tip: Open the shortcut wall south of Elvarg’s lair before fighting (Karamja medium task). If you die, you can return via this shortcut without repairing the ship again.
Finishing the Quest
After defeating Elvarg, you automatically collect her head. Teleport to Edgeville or walk back through the dungeon, passing lesser demons and skeletons. Return to Oziach and present the head to complete the quest.
Rewards:
- 18,650 Strength XP
- 18,650 Defence XP
- Ability to wear rune platebody and green d’hide body
- Access to dragon Slayer tasks
- Elvarg in Nightmare Zone
Congratulations! You’ve conquered one of OSRS’s toughest F2P quests. Wear your rune platebody with pride!