Brutal Blue Dragons OSRS Survival and Profit Guide

Brutal Blue Dragons OSRS Survival and Profit Guide

Diving straight into the fray of Old School RuneScape, brutal blue dragons hit like a storm in the Catacombs. I’ve chased these beasts for years, ever since they dropped back in 2016, and let me tell you, they are no joke. As a guy who’s maxed combat on two accounts and farmed enough dragon bones to build a castle, I remember my first task like it was yesterday. I showed up undergeared, thinking my rune scimmy would carry me. Spoiler: it didn’t. One combo of melee, magic, and that nasty long-range fire breath, and I was banking trips just to stay alive. But once you crack the code, these level 271 terrors turn into gold mines. Stick with me, and I’ll walk you through everything from gear to drops, pulling from my own blood-soaked runs.

Why bother with these over regular blues? Simple. They count for your slayer task, pack better loot like that elusive blue d’hide body, and if you’re smart, you can pull 500k GP an hour easy. Ever wondered if they’re worth the sweat? Absolutely, if you’ve got the setup. For lowbies, skip to babies in Taverley. But for us mid-to-high levels, brutals are where the real fun starts.

Before you grab your anti-dragon shield and charge in, let’s talk basics. Brutal blue dragons aren’t your grandma’s blues. They’re amped-up variants, aggressive as hell, and they mix attacks in ways that keep you on your toes.

Slayer Task Lowdown

First off, these count toward blue dragon slayer assignments. You need to kick off Dragon Slayer I just to get the task from masters like Vannaka or Duradel. No slayer level req, which is sweet, but aim for 70+ combat to not die laughing. Konar quo Maten loves dumping these on you in the Catacombs too, and if she does, pray for brimstone keys.

From my experience, I once got a 150-kill task from Nieve. Thought I’d cannon regular blues for speed, but nah, I pivoted to brutals for the extra XP. Ended up with 257 slayer XP per kill, plus a fat stack of hides. Question is, do you block them? I don’t. They’re too juicy.

Quick Stats That Matter

These guys are built like tanks. Here’s a snapshot:

Stat Value Why It Bites
Combat Level 271 Hits hard across the board
Hitpoints 245 Takes forever to drop without DPS
Attack/Strength 298/198 Melee max hit 21, but combos hurt
Defence 198 High slash/crush def, weak to stab
Magic 198 Max hit 21 magic spells
Attack Speed 4 ticks Every 2.4 seconds, something’s coming

They are weak to water spells now, post-update, and ranged slips through their heavy def better than melee. Immunities? Poison and venom laugh at you, but cannons work fine.

Short answer: Expect 50 damage from unchecked fire breath. Always protect.

Prime Spots to Hunt Brutal Blues Where the Action Is

OSRS CUANTO HICE EN UNA HORA CON BRUTAL BLUE DRAGONS MONEY MAKING P2P

Location matters more than you think. Wrong spot, and you’re luring dust devils or worse. I’ve wiped in the Catacombs more times than I care to admit, usually from bad pathing.

Catacombs of Kourend The Classic Grind

Head northwest in the Catacombs. Two spawns, but the real perk? Prayer restore chance on kills. Run west from the entrance or vine-hop from Lovakengj for quick access. Darker lighting means bring a light source, or you’ll trip over skeletons.

Pro tip from my runs: Bank at the Shayzien gem mine nearby. I once did 200 kills there, restoring prayer every 10th drop. Felt like cheating.

Ruins of Tapoyauik Fresh Hotspot

New kid on the block, added last year. Five spawns in Varlamore, post-The Heart of Darkness quest. Activate the obelisk outside with your pendant of ates for teleports. More space, less crowds, but watch for frozen tears unique to here.

Ever tried it? I did on a fresh alt. Cleaner kills, but the trek from Prif is a pain without the quest. If you’re quested up, this edges out Catacombs for solo vibes.

List of access tips:

  • Fairy Ring: C-I-R to near Catacombs entrance.
  • Xeric’s Talisman: “Xeric’s Lookout” to Shayzien, then south.
  • Graceful Set: Essential for the run, trust me.
  • Avoid Peak Hours: Worlds 300+ fill up fast.

Gear Up or Get Wrecked Best Setups for Every Budget

Gear is king. I started with black d’hide and a crossbow, eating antifires like candy. Now? I rock Bandos with a tentacle whip. Let’s break it down by style and bank.

Ranged Setup My Go-To for AFK Kills

Ranged shreds their def. Safespot if you can, but face-tank with pots.

Budget (Under 1m GP):

Mid-tier? Swap to Armadyl d’hide and rune c’bow. I farmed my first million here, potting every 5 kills.

BiS (Big Invest):

Pulls 80+ kills per hour. My personal best: 92 in an hour on a good day.

Melee Setup For the Aggro Lovers

Stab weakness means hasta or rapier shines. But their magic hits sting, so pray mage.

Budget Level Weapon Armor Highlights Est. KPH
Low (500k) Dragon scimitar Proselyte, dragon defender 50-60
Mid (5m) Abyssal tentacle Bandos chestplate, primordial boots 65-75
High (50m+) Blade of saeldor Torva platebody, ferocious gloves 80+

I love tentacle for spec DPS. Once specced three in a row, dropped a dragon longsword. Heart raced.

Magic Setup Water Waves for Days

Post-nerf, they’re weak to water. Ice burst if crowded, but solo? Tridents.

Quick list:

  • Pots: Super antifire, prayer pots, ranging pots.
  • Food: Sharks or karambwans.
  • Protect Item: Always, for that inevitable death.

Question: Magic or ranged? Ranged for me, less switch prayer hassle.

Battle Tactics How to Not Die a Horrible Fiery Death

Strategy turns chaos into cash. These dragons cycle melee, magic, and fire. Pray accordingly.

Core Protections

Without these? You’re toast. I learned that banking 300k in gear once.

Attack Rotation and Safespots

They lunge melee close, blast magic mid-range, fire long. Flick prays: Melee up close, mage at distance.

In Catacombs, hug the walls for partial safes. No true spots like Taverley, so face-tank. Use piety for DPS boost.

Long para time: Picture this. You’re in the dim glow of the Catacombs, prayer flickering low. A brutal blue rears up, eyes glowing like coals. You sip antifire, heart pounding, and loose arrows. It combos: slash misses your pray, magic splashes on the ward, fire harmless. Boom, bones drop. That’s the rush. But mess up the flick? 50 HP gone, scrambling for a shark. I’ve got scars from those slips, friends lost to overconfidence. Practice on regulars first. Build that muscle memory. And always, scout the room. Dust devils aggro if you’re not careful, turning your farm into a circus.

Short tip: Burst in multi if grouped, but solo? Single-way it.

Cannon or No? Speed vs Cost

Dwarf multicannon shreds, 100+ kills/hour. But Catacombs ban it, so Ruins only. Costs 500k per reload, but pays off.

I cannon when rich, safe when grinding.

Loot and Profits What’s in It for Your Bank

Drops make it worthwhile. Always dragon bones (2.7k GP) and two hides (3.5k total). But rares? Chef’s kiss.

Common Drops Table

Expect these per kill:

Item Quantity Value (GP) Drop Rate
Dragon bones 1 2,713 100%
Blue dragonhide 2 3,510 100%
Coins 370-621 400 avg 12/128
Rune javelin 20 4,000 8/128
Blue dragon scales (noted) 5 7,500 4/128
Chaos/Death runes 11-18 1,000 8/128

Averages 4-5k per kill base.

Rare and Tertiary Goodies

  • Blue d’hide body: 2/128, 10k GP. Ironmen dream.
  • Dragon weapons: Dagger/Longsword 1/128 each, 20k+.
  • Clues: Hard 1/128, elite 1/750.
  • Brimstone key: 1/66 on Konar, opens epic chest.
  • Draconic visage: 1/10k, 30m GP. My white whale, 5k kills dry.

Tertiary: Ensouled head 1/20 for prayer training. Scaly hide 1/33.

From my logs: 1,000 kills netted 2m profit after pots. Best run? Visage on kill 847. Screamed so loud, clan chat thought I won the lottery.

Ever hit a dry streak? Yeah, me too. But variance evens out.

Personal Tales from the Trenches My Brutal Blue Saga

Let me share a story. Back in 2019, fresh off DS2, I hit the Catacombs for a Konar task. 100 brutals. Gear? Mid-ranged, no BiS. First 20 kills smooth, prayer draining slow. Then, aggro hits. Two dragons, dusties, and me out of pots. Died twice, lost 200k. Rage quit, came back next day with a plan: Burst barrages for crowd control. Cleared the rest in 90 minutes, snagged a brim key. Opened it? 1m alchables. Lesson learned: Prep or perish.

Another time, in Ruins last month. New spot, five spawns. I tele in, set up cannon. Hour flies, 120 kills, frozen tears stacking. Sold for 200k extra. Felt like a pro.

These moments? That’s OSRS. Grind meets glory.

Pro Tips and Common Mistakes to Dodge

Wrapping up, here’s what separates noobs from vets.

Do:

  • Stock 2x food, 3x pots per trip.
  • Use bonecrusher for passive prayer.
  • Track drops with a notes app.

Don’t:

  • Forget light source in Cats.
  • Ignore weak burns; they tick post-kill.
  • Skip super antifire if under 80 herblore.

Question: Solo or team? Solo for loot control, team for speed.

One more: If ironman, prioritize scales for herblore. Regular blues for volume.

Wrapping the Hunt Why Brutal Blues Rule Your Roster

There you have it, folks. Brutal blue dragons aren’t for the faint-hearted, but master them, and your bank’s happier. From my wipe-outs to windfalls, they’ve shaped my OSRS journey. Got a task brewing? Hit the Cats, gear right, and pray smart. What’s your best drop story? Drop it in comments. Now go slay.