OSRS Baby Blue Dragon Guide for Efficient Slayer and Profit
In Old School RuneScape (OSRS), baby blue dragons are a popular choice for players looking to train Slayer, gather valuable loot, or simply enjoy some nostalgic combat. Found in the Taverley Dungeon, these creatures are weaker versions of their adult counterparts, making them ideal for mid-level players. This guide covers everything you need to know about baby blue dragons, including their location, combat strategies, loot, and tips for maximizing efficiency.
Baby blue dragons are located in the Taverley Dungeon, a sprawling underground area accessible to both free-to-play and members. Their specific spot is deep within the dungeon, requiring some navigation past other monsters like hill giants and black knights.
Getting to Taverley Dungeon
To reach the baby blue dragons, start in Taverley, just west of Falador. Head to the dungeon entrance near the Taverley stone circle. You’ll need a dusty key to access the area unless you have 70 Agility to use the shortcut. Here’s a quick path:
- Enter the dungeon and head south past the black knights.
- Cross the lava river using the dusty key at the gate or the Agility shortcut.
- Continue to the blue dragon area, where baby blue dragons spawn alongside adult ones.
Safe Spot Locations
The baby blue dragon area has a few safe spots where you can attack without taking damage. Look for rocks or corners near the walls to stand behind while using Ranged or Magic. These spots are especially useful for lower-level players avoiding melee combat.
Combat Stats and Requirements
Baby blue dragons are level 48 with 50 Hitpoints, making them relatively easy to kill compared to adult blue dragons (level 111). They use a weak dragonfire attack, so preparation is key.
Recommended Stats
For efficient kills, aim for the following combat stats:
- Attack/Strength: 50+ for melee.
- Ranged: 60+ for safe spotting.
- Magic: 55+ for spells like Fire Bolt.
- Defence: 40+ to reduce damage taken.
Dragonfire Protection
Despite their weaker attacks, baby blue dragons can still deal dragonfire damage. Equip one of these for protection:
- Anti-dragon shield: Affordable and effective.
- Dragonfire shield: Better for high-level players with extra stats.
- Super antifire potion: Negates dragonfire entirely (members only).
Without protection, dragonfire can hit up to 10-15 damage, so don’t skip this step.
Best Gear and Inventory Setup
Your gear and inventory depend on your combat style, but affordability and efficiency are key for baby blue dragon farming. Below are setups for different combat methods.
Melee Setup
Melee is straightforward but requires you to tank hits. Recommended gear:
| Slot | Item |
|---|---|
| Head | Rune full helm |
| Chest | Rune platebody |
| Legs | Rune platelegs |
| Weapon | Rune scimitar or Dragon scimitar |
| Shield | Anti-dragon shield |
Bring lobsters or better food, a strength potion, and a teleport for emergencies.
Ranged Setup
Ranged is ideal for safe spotting. Suggested gear:
- Head: Coif or Robin hood hat.
- Chest: Green d’hide body.
- Weapon: Magic shortbow with adamant arrows.
- Ammo: Ava’s accumulator for ammo conservation.
Pack 500-1000 arrows, a ranging potion, and food for longer trips.
Magic Setup
Magic is less common but viable with safe spots. Use:
- Weapon: Slayer’s staff or Trident of the seas.
- Spell: Fire Bolt (requires Chaos Gauntlets for efficiency).
- Armour: Mystic robes or Ahrim’s for high Magic bonus.
Bring 1000+ chaos runes and food to sustain trips.
Loot and Profit Potential
Baby blue dragons drop babydragon bones (100% drop) and blue dragonhide occasionally, which are their primary sources of profit. Other drops are less valuable but add up over time.
Notable Drops
Here’s a breakdown of key loot:
| Item | Drop Rate | Approx. Value (GP) |
|---|---|---|
| Babydragon bones | 100% | 700-900 |
| Blue dragonhide | Common | 1,800-2,000 |
| Runes (various) | Uncommon | 100-500 |
| Coins | Common | 50-200 |
Profit Per Hour
With efficient kills (100-150 per hour), you can expect:
- Bones: 100 kills × 800 GP = 80,000 GP.
- Hides: ~30 hides × 1,900 GP = 57,000 GP.
- Misc: ~5,000-10,000 GP from other drops.
Total profit: roughly 140,000-150,000 GP per hour, minus supply costs like arrows or runes. This makes baby blue dragons a solid mid-level money-maker.
Tips for Efficient Slayer and XP
Baby blue dragons are often assigned as part of a blue dragon Slayer task, offering decent XP and profit. Here’s how to optimize your trips.
Slayer Task Strategies
If assigned blue dragons by a Slayer master like Vannaka or Chaeldar, focus on baby blue dragons for faster kills unless you’re high-level. Use these tips:
- Equip a Slayer helmet (if on task) for a 15% damage and accuracy boost.
- Extend the task with Slayer points if you enjoy the profit.
- Bring a bonecrusher to auto-bury babydragon bones for Prayer XP (members only).
XP Rates
XP per kill varies by combat style:
- Melee: ~200-250 Combat XP per kill, 60-80k XP/hour.
- Ranged: ~150-200 Ranged XP per kill, 50-70k XP/hour.
- Magic: ~100-150 Magic XP per kill, 40-60k XP/hour.
Prayer XP from burying bones (or using them on an altar) adds ~315 XP per bone, making it a nice bonus for Ironmen.
Inventory Management
To stay longer in the dungeon:
- Use a looting bag (members only) to store extra hides and bones.
- Bring alch runes to high-alch junk drops like steel platelegs.
- Bank at Falador or use a teleport tablet to restock quickly.
Baby blue dragons are a fantastic option for mid-level OSRS players looking to train combat, complete Slayer tasks, or earn consistent profit. Their accessible location, manageable combat requirements, and valuable drops make them a staple for many accounts. Whether you’re safe spotting with Ranged or diving in with Melee, this guide should help you tackle them efficiently. Grab your anti-dragon shield, head to Taverley Dungeon, and start slaying!