How to Find Dragon Implings in OSRS

Dragon implings are one of the most sought-after creatures in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) due to their valuable loot, including elite clue scrolls, dragon darts, and amulets of glory. These elusive critters are part of the Impetuous Impulses minigame and can be found in Puro-Puro and across Gielinor. However, their rarity makes them challenging to catch. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to efficiently hunt dragon implings, from preparation to advanced strategies, ensuring you maximize your chances of success.

What Are Dragon Implings?

Dragon implings are the second-rarest implings in OSRS, surpassed only by the lucky impling. They require at least 83 Hunter to catch (or 80-82 with a hunter potion) and yield 65 Hunter experience in Puro-Puro or 300 experience elsewhere in Gielinor. At level 93 Hunter, you can catch them bare-handed, but using a net is recommended for higher success rates. Their loot is highly valuable, with an average jar value of around 127,612 coins, though opening jars often results in a loss unless you get lucky with clue scrolls or high-value items.

Why Hunt Dragon Implings?

Hunting dragon implings is a lucrative activity for players seeking profit or specific items. Here’s why they’re worth your time:

Elite Clue Scrolls: Dragon implings have a chance to drop elite clue scrolls, which can lead to rare rewards.
High-Value Loot: Items like dragon darts, dragon arrowheads, and amulets of glory can fetch high prices on the Grand Exchange.
Hunter Experience: Catching them provides decent Hunter XP, especially outside Puro-Puro.
Bragging Rights: Their rarity makes catching one a notable achievement.

Preparation for Hunting Dragon Implings

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Requirements

Before you start, ensure you meet the following requirements:

Requirement	Details
Hunter Level	83 (80-82 with hunter potion); 93 for bare-handed
Equipment	Butterfly net or magic butterfly net, impling jars
Access to Puro-Puro	Complete Lost City quest or partial progress in Fairytale II – Cure a Queen
Optional	Stamina potions, weight-reducing gear (e.g., graceful outfit)

Recommended Gear and Inventory

To optimize your hunting efficiency, equip the following:

Magic Butterfly Net: Increases catch success rate compared to a regular butterfly net.
Impling Jars: Carry at least 20-25 to avoid running out. Use a jar generator from Elnock Inquisitor if possible.
Stamina Potions: Essential for navigating Puro-Puro’s maze without losing run energy.
Weight-Reducing Gear: Graceful outfit or other lightweight armor to maintain run energy.
Hunter Potions: If your Hunter level is 80-82, bring a few doses to boost to 83.

Fill the rest of your inventory with impling jars and perhaps some food or teleports for emergencies.

Where to Find Dragon Implings

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Puro-Puro: The Impling Hotspot

Puro-Puro is the primary location for hunting dragon implings due to its high concentration of implings. Access it via:

Lumbridge Swamp: Enter the Lost City shed with a Dramen or Lunar staff.
Fairy Ring: Use code AKQ after progressing in Fairytale II – Cure a Queen.
Crop Circles: Randomly spawn in wheat fields across Gielinor, offering temporary access.

In Puro-Puro, dragon implings have a 9/301 chance to spawn from high-tier invisible spawn points, making them rarer than on Gielinor’s surface. Focus on the north-west and south-east corners, as these areas have high-tier spawn tiles.

Gielinor: Scouting the Overworld

Dragon implings can also spawn across Gielinor, with a 10/101 chance from high-tier invisible spawns, making them slightly more common than in Puro-Puro. Popular scouting locations include:

Mos Le’Harmless: Near the cave horror entrance or the tomb area, known for frequent spawns.

Zeah (Shayzien): Around sand crabs, a good spot for passive scouting.
Gnome Stronghold: Near the tree patch, another reliable location.

Ardougne Monastery: A less crowded spot with occasional spawns.

World-hopping in these areas can increase your chances, especially on total level worlds (e.g., 1500+ or 2000+).

Strategies for Catching Dragon Implings

Force-Spawning in Puro-Puro

To maximize dragon impling spawns in Puro-Puro, use the force-spawning technique:

Catch High-Tier Implings: Focus on catching nature, magpie, and ninja implings in the north-west and south-east corners, as these share high-tier spawn points with dragon implings.
Clear Lower-Tier Implings: Catching baby and young implings speeds up spawn rates for rarer implings.

World-Hop: If no high-tier implings appear after a lap, hop to another world to check new spawns.

This method gives a 3% chance for a dragon impling to spawn at a high-tier spot after catching a nature impling or higher. Expect 1-4 dragon implings per hour with optimal execution.

World-Hopping in Gielinor

For players preferring the overworld, world-hopping is key:

Use a Plugin: The Runelite plugin “Impling Finder” highlights implings and tracks spawns, saving time.
Join a Clan: Clans like those on the OSRS Discord or Reddit (r/2007scape) often call out dragon impling spawns, allowing you to teleport to reported locations.

Rotate Locations: Check multiple hotspots (e.g., Mos Le’Harmless, Zeah) in a single session to cover more spawn points.

Using multiple accounts or hiring scouts (500k-1M per impling) can further boost efficiency, though this is costly and less viable for ironmen.

Using Magic and Traps

To prevent implings from escaping, use the following techniques:

Bind/Snare/Entangle Spells: These stop implings from moving temporarily, making them easier to catch.

Dark Lure (Ironmen): If you have a second account with access to dark lure, cast it to hold implings in place while catching on your main. Note the delay before catching.

Tips and Tricks for Success

Maximizing Efficiency

Here are additional tips to improve your dragon impling hunting:

Stockpile Jars: Trade low-level implings with Elnock Inquisitor for a jar generator to maintain a steady supply.
Avoid Entrana: Dragon impling jars cannot be taken to Entrana due to potential weapon loot.

Check Grand Exchange Prices: Dragon impling jars are worth around 312,186-446,565 coins, but prices fluctuate. Sell or open based on market trends.

Track Progress: Use the Impling Tracker (accessible via butterfly net right-click) to monitor catches in Puro-Puro and Gielinor.

Dealing with Competition

Dragon implings are highly competitive, especially in Puro-Puro. To stay ahead:

Use Less Populated Worlds: Avoid crowded worlds to reduce sniping by other players or bots.
Monitor Streamer CCs: Popular streamer clan chats often share impling sightings, giving you an edge.

Be Persistent: On average, it may take 20-25 implings to get a glory for ironmen, so patience is key.

Loot Expectations

While dragon impling jars are valuable, opening them is often a gamble. The average loss per jar is around -283,346 to -455,229 coins, excluding clue scroll rewards. High-value drops like dragon darts or clue scrolls can offset this, but don’t expect consistent profits unless you’re lucky. For ironmen, the amulet of glory is a primary target, but it may take multiple catches to obtain one.

With these strategies, you’re well-equipped to hunt dragon implings in OSRS. Whether you’re chasing profit, Hunter XP, or specific items, persistence and smart tactics will lead to success. Happy hunting!