How to Get to Mithril Dragons OSRS – Ultimate Guide

Mithril Dragons in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) are formidable foes found in the Ancient Cavern, offering valuable drops like the Dragon Full Helm and Draconic Visage. Reaching them requires completing specific requirements and navigating a unique path. This guide details how to access Mithril Dragons, including preparation, travel methods, and tips to make your journey efficient. Whether you’re tackling them for a Slayer task or the Hard Kandarin Diary, follow these steps to reach these powerful creatures.

Before you can face Mithril Dragons, you need to meet certain prerequisites to enter the Ancient Cavern. These requirements ensure you can access the area and survive the journey.

Barbarian Training Miniquest

To enter the Ancient Cavern, you must start the Barbarian Training miniquest, specifically the Firemaking section related to pyre ships. Here’s what you need:

• Level 35 Firemaking: Required to light pyre ships.
• Level 11 Crafting: Needed to craft pyre ships.
• Items: An oak log and a bow (willow, oak, or maple).

Visit Otto Godblessed near Baxtorian Falls to begin. Speak to him about Barbarian Firemaking, and he’ll instruct you to light oak logs using a bow without a tinderbox. Completing this step unlocks access to the Ancient Cavern’s whirlpool entrance.

Recommended Combat Stats and Gear

Mithril Dragons are level 304 and use melee, ranged, magic, and dragonfire attacks. While not mandatory, the following are recommended to survive the trip and fight effectively:

• Combat Level 100+: Ensures you can handle their high-damage attacks.
• 80+ Attack, Strength, Defence: For melee setups, or 80+ Magic/Ranged for alternative styles.
• 43+ Prayer: For protection prayers like Protect from Melee or Missiles.
• Antifire Protection: Super antifire potion or antifire potion with an Anti-dragon/Dragonfire shield.

Bring high-healing food (e.g., sharks), prayer potions, and a teleport (e.g., Teleport to House) for emergencies.

Fastest Ways to Reach the Ancient Cavern

The Ancient Cavern is located near Baxtorian Falls, accessible via a whirlpool. Below are the fastest travel methods to get there, each with its pros and cons.

Games Necklace to Barbarian Outpost

The Games Necklace offers the quickest route to the Ancient Cavern. Here’s how to use it:

1. Rub a Games Necklace and select “Barbarian Outpost.”
2. Run south from the outpost to the pier near Baxtorian Falls.
3. Jump into the whirlpool to enter the Ancient Cavern.

Pros: Fastest method, minimal requirements. Cons: No familiars can be brought through the whirlpool, freeing up an inventory slot for the pouch.

Fairy Ring (Code: BJQ)

If you’ve partially completed Fairy Tale II – Cure a Queen, you can use the fairy ring to teleport directly into the Ancient Cavern. Requirements include:

• Partial completion of Fairy Tale II.
• 5 bittercap mushrooms to repair the fairy ring (only needed once).

Steps:

1. Use fairy ring code BJQ to teleport into the Ancient Cavern.
2. Run east past waterfiends and brutal green dragons.
3. Climb the stairs to reach the Mithril Dragons.

Pros: Allows familiars, saving inventory space. Cons: Requires quest progress and initial setup.

Alternative Routes

If you lack a Games Necklace or fairy ring access, consider these options:

• Gnome Glider: Travel to the Tree Gnome Stronghold, then use the shortcut north of the Grand Tree to reach Baxtorian Falls.
• Spirit Tree: Teleport to the Tree Gnome Stronghold and follow the same shortcut.

Both methods are slower and require running to the whirlpool, making them less efficient.

Navigating the Ancient Cavern

Once inside the Ancient Cavern, you’ll need to reach the top level where Mithril Dragons reside. The cavern is filled with enemies like brutal green dragons, so move quickly.

Step-by-Step Path to Mithril Dragons

Follow these steps to navigate the cavern:

1. Enter via the whirlpool or fairy ring.
2. Climb down the stairs upon entry (if using the whirlpool).
3. Run south-southeast past brutal green dragons and barbarian spirits.
4. Locate a set of stairs in the southeastern part of the cavern.
5. Climb up to the top level, where two Mithril Dragons spawn.

Tip: Turn off Auto-Retaliate to avoid engaging other monsters while running.

Hazards to Avoid

The Ancient Cavern is dangerous for unprepared players. Watch out for:

• Brutal Green Dragons: High-damage dragonfire attacks; use antifire protection.
• Barbarian Spirits: Aggressive melee enemies; avoid combat by running.
• Waterfiends: Magic-based attacks; less threatening but can slow you down.

Stay above 40 Hitpoints and use protection prayers if attacked.

Preparation Tips for Fighting Mithril Dragons

Reaching Mithril Dragons is only half the battle. Proper preparation ensures you can fight them effectively and survive their multi-style attacks.

Gear and Inventory Setup

Mithril Dragons attack with melee (max hit 28), ranged (22), magic (18), and dragonfire (up to 50). Magic is the most effective combat style due to their weakness to earth spells. Here’s a recommended setup:

Slot	Melee Setup	Magic Setup
Weapon	Zamorakian Hasta/Dragon Hunter Lance	Tumeken’s Shadow/Trident of the Swamp
Armour	Bandos or Verac’s	Ahrim’s or Ancestral
Shield	Dragonfire Shield	Anti-dragon Shield
Prayer	Protect from Melee	Protect from Missiles

Inventory: Super antifire potion, 2-3 prayer potions, super combat/magic potions, 15-20 sharks, emergency teleport.

Combat Strategy

To minimize damage:

• Magic: Stand at a distance, use Protect from Missiles, and cast Earth Surge for high DPS.
• Melee: Use Protect from Melee and tank ranged/magic hits; prioritize stab weapons.
• Dragonfire Protection: Always use a super antifire potion or antifire potion with a shield to negate dragonfire damage.

Note: Dwarf multicannons are not allowed in the Ancient Cavern.

Tips for Efficiency and Profit

Killing Mithril Dragons can be profitable, with guaranteed drops like dragon bones and mithril bars, plus rare drops like the Dragon Full Helm (1/250 chance). Maximize your efficiency with these tips:

Slayer Task Optimization

Unlock Mithril Dragons as a Slayer task for 80 Slayer reward points. Benefits include:

• Noted Drops: Purchase the “Duly noted” unlock (200 Slayer points) to receive mithril bars in banknote form.
• Short Tasks: Average task length is 3-6 kills, making them quick for Slayer points.

Banking and Return Trips

After 4-15 kills (depending on gear), bank using:

• Amulet of Glory: Teleport to Edgeville, restock, and return via Games Necklace.
• Teleport to House: If you have 45 Construction, build an oak altar to restore Prayer, then return.

Expect around 45 kills per hour with high-end gear like Osmumten’s Fang, yielding over 5,268 coins per kill from guaranteed drops alone.

Rare Drops and Achievements

Mithril Dragons are the only source of the Dragon Full Helm, a prestigious item. They also drop chewed bones, which can be used on pyre ships for a chance at additional rare loot. Killing one is required for the Hard Kandarin Diary (not the one in Dragon Slayer II).

By following this guide, you’ll reach Mithril Dragons efficiently and be well-prepared to face them. Whether you’re chasing rare drops or completing tasks, the Ancient Cavern awaits your adventure. Happy slaying!