How to Catch Dragon Implings in OSRS

How to Catch Dragon Implings in OSRS

Dragon implings are among the most sought-after creatures in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) due to their valuable loot, including elite clue scrolls, dragon darts, and other high-value items. Catching them requires preparation, strategy, and a bit of luck. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to successfully hunt dragon implings in the Impetuous Impulses minigame, whether you’re in Puro-Puro or roaming Gielinor. With a Hunter level of at least 83, you can start chasing these elusive critters for potentially massive profits.

What Are Dragon Implings?

Dragon implings are the second-rarest implings in OSRS, surpassed only by the lucky impling. They require a minimum of 83 Hunter to catch with a butterfly net or magic butterfly net, or 93 Hunter to catch barehanded. Capturing a dragon impling grants 65 Hunter experience in Puro-Puro or 300 experience elsewhere in Gielinor. Their rarity and high-value loot make them a prime target for players looking to make money or complete clue scrolls.

Why Hunt Dragon Implings?

Dragon implings are highly profitable, with jars valued at around 446,565 to 479,700 GP on the Grand Exchange, depending on market fluctuations. Looting them can yield items like dragon dart tips, dragonstone bolts, or even elite clue scrolls, which can lead to rewards worth millions. On average, opening a dragon impling jar yields about 161,968 GP, though clue scroll rewards can significantly boost this. For Ironman accounts, they’re a key source of dragon darts and amulets of glory.

Requirements and Gear Setup

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Hunter Level Requirements

To catch dragon implings, you need:

  • 83 Hunter: Required to catch with a butterfly net or magic butterfly net.
  • 80-82 Hunter: Possible with a Hunter potion to temporarily boost your level.
  • 93 Hunter: Needed to catch barehanded, which increases catch success by 7.8%.

Essential Equipment

Your gear setup can make or break your impling hunting efficiency. Here’s what you need:


Item Purpose
Butterfly net or Magic butterfly net Increases catch chance by 7.8% with the magic version.
Impling jars Required to store caught implings; bring at least 20-30.
Hunter potion Boosts Hunter level by 3, useful if you’re below 83.
Graceful outfit Reduces weight for faster movement and energy regeneration.
Stamina potions Restores run energy for continuous hunting.

Optional but Helpful Items

Consider bringing:

  • Imp repellent: Prevents lower-tier implings from stealing jars in Puro-Puro.
  • Jar generator: Generates up to 33 impling jars, saving inventory space.
  • Binding spells (Bind, Snare, Entangle): Immobilizes implings for easier catching, especially in Gielinor.
  • Dark Lure spell: Draws implings closer, useful in Puro-Puro.

Where to Find Dragon Implings

Puro-Puro: The Impling Hub

Puro-Puro is the primary location for impling hunting, accessible via crop circles in Zanaris or wheat fields across Gielinor. To enter:

  1. Complete the Lost City quest to access Zanaris.
  2. Equip a Dramen or Lunar staff and enter the shed in Lumbridge Swamp.
  3. Click the crop circle in Zanaris to teleport to Puro-Puro.
  4. Alternatively, use a Fairy ring (code DKR) if you’ve progressed in Fairytale II – Cure a Queen.

In Puro-Puro, dragon implings have a 9/301 chance to spawn from high-tier invisible spawn points, making them rare. Focus on the northwest and southeast corners, where higher-tier spawns are more common.

Gielinor: World-Wide Hunting

Dragon implings can also spawn across Gielinor, with a 10/101 chance from high-tier invisible spawns. Popular locations include:

  • Mos Le’Harmless: Near the tombstone by the cave horror cave entrance, close to a deposit box.
  • Ardougne Monastery: Often called out in clan chats.
  • Wheat fields: Check crop circles in Yanille, Catherby, or Rimmington.

Hopping worlds or joining a dragon impling clan chat can help you locate them faster.

Strategies for Catching Dragon Implings

Force-Spawning in Puro-Puro

To maximize dragon impling spawns in Puro-Puro, use the force-spawn strategy:

  1. Catch all high-tier implings (nature, magpie, ninja) in the northwest or southeast corners.
  2. Each catch from a high-tier spawn tile has a 3% chance to respawn as a dragon impling.
  3. Hop worlds every few minutes to avoid the 2-minute respawn timer for high-tier spawns.
  4. Keep moving between corners to cover more spawn points.

This method increases your chances but requires patience, as dragon implings are still rare.

Hunting in Gielinor

For Gielinor hunting:

  • Use clan chats or Discord servers to get real-time callouts for dragon impling spawns.
  • Cast binding spells to stop implings from flying over water or obstacles.
  • World-hop at known hotspots like Mos Le’Harmless to check for spawns.
  • Barehand catching at 93 Hunter is ideal if you’re short on jars, as it yields loot immediately.

Tips for Success

  • Track your catches: Right-click your butterfly net to open the impling tracker interface to monitor your progress.
  • Exchange low-tier implings: Trade baby or young implings with Elnock Inquisitor for three empty jars to maximize jar supply.
  • Alch loot: Bring runes to alch low-value items from magpie or ninja implings to save inventory space.
  • Stay mobile: Implings can teleport or fly over water, so keep moving and use binding spells strategically.

Profit and Efficiency

Potential Profits

Catching 1-4 dragon implings per hour can yield 446,565 to 1,786,260 GP, though one per hour is more realistic. Supplement profits by catching nature (60,600 GP), magpie (14,500 GP), and ninja (60,600 GP) implings. The average loot from a dragon impling jar is 161,968 GP, but elite clue scrolls can push profits higher. Be cautious, as opening jars often results in a loss compared to selling them, with an average loss of 284,597 GP per jar unless you get lucky with clue rewards.

Maximizing Efficiency

To optimize your time:

  • Use a magic butterfly net for a higher catch rate (41% at 83 Hunter, 49% at 99).
  • Store equipment with Elnock: 1 butterfly net, 1 imp repellent, and up to 1,000 impling jars.
  • Focus on high-tier spawns and avoid baby/young implings unless trading for jars, as they clog spawn points.
  • Join a clan chat or Discord for impling callouts to reduce search time.

Challenges and Considerations

Dragon impling hunting can be frustrating due to their rarity (9/301 in Puro-Puro, 10/101 in Gielinor). World-hopping and competition from other players, especially those using impling locators, can make Puro-Puro less efficient. For Ironman accounts, the grind is worth it for specific loot like dragon darts, but expect long sessions without guaranteed spawns.

With the right setup and strategy, catching dragon implings can be a rewarding endeavor in OSRS. Whether you’re banking jars for profit or chasing elite clue scrolls, this guide equips you to tackle the challenge. Happy hunting!