OSRS Adamant Dragon Slayer Guide

OSRS Adamant Dragon Slayer Guide

Adamant dragons in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) are formidable foes found in the Lithkren Vault, offering valuable loot and a thrilling challenge for high-level players. This guide covers everything you need to know to slay adamant dragons efficiently, including location, gear setups, strategies, and tips to maximize your profits. Whether you’re tackling them for a slayer task or hunting rare drops, this comprehensive guide will set you up for success.

What Are Adamant Dragons?

Adamant dragons are level 338 metal dragons introduced during the Dragon Slayer II quest. After completing the quest, they reside in the western chamber of the Lithkren Vault. These dragons are known for their multi-style attacks (melee, ranged, magic, and dragonfire) and two unique special attacks, making them a step up from mithril dragons but less punishing than rune dragons.

Why Fight Adamant Dragons?

Adamant dragons are worth fighting for several reasons:

  • Valuable Drops: They drop guaranteed adamant bars, dragon bones, and have a chance for rare items like dragon limbs and draconic visages.
  • Slayer XP: When assigned as a slayer task by masters like Nieve or Konar, they provide decent experience and points.
  • Profit Potential: Their consistent drops make them a reliable money-making method for high-level players.

Preparation and Requirements

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Quest and Access Requirements

To fight adamant dragons, you must complete Dragon Slayer II, a grandmaster quest requiring skills like 75 Magic, 70 Smithing, and 68 Mining, among others. Accessing the Lithkren Vault is straightforward post-quest:

  1. Use a digsite pendant teleported to the Lithkren Vault (unlocked by using the pendant on the strange machine north of the rune dragon room).
  2. Alternatively, travel via the rowboat from Fossil Island (north-west by Jardric) and navigate the ruins.

Recommended Stats

While there are no strict stat requirements beyond the quest, the following are recommended for efficiency:

Skill Recommended Level
Attack 90+
Strength 90+
Defence 90+
Ranged 90+
Magic 90+
Prayer 70+ (for Piety or Augury)

Inventory Essentials

Your inventory should prioritize damage output and survivability:

  • Antifire Protection: Super antifire potion or dragonfire shield.
  • Antidote++: To counter poison from special attacks.
  • High-Healing Food: Sharks, manta rays, or anglerfish.
  • Prayer Potions: For extended trips using protection prayers.
  • Teleport: Digsite pendant or house tabs for quick banking.
  • Runes: For Vengeance or High Alchemy (optional).

Gear Setups for Adamant Dragons

Melee Setup

Melee is reliable due to adamant dragons’ weakness to stab attacks. Recommended gear includes:

Prayer: Protect from Magic + Piety to reduce damage and boost accuracy.

Ranged Setup

Ranged is highly effective with the dragon hunter crossbow’s passive effect. Suggested setup:

Prayer: Protect from Missiles + Rigour for optimal damage.

Magic Setup

Magic leverages adamant dragons’ low magic defence. Tumeken’s shadow is ideal, but alternatives work:

Spell: Earth spells (e.g., Earth Surge) for elemental weakness. Use Protect from Missiles and Augury.

Combat Strategies

Navigating Adamant Dragon Attacks

Adamant dragons use four attack types:

They also have two special attacks:

  1. Poison Projectile: A green projectile splits into multiple projectiles, dealing 14-25 poison damage in a 3×3 area. Move three tiles away to avoid or use antidote++ to reduce damage to 4-8.
  2. Blood Forfeit: A ranged attack dealing 20% of your current hitpoints. No prayer fully blocks it, so maintain high health or use Vengeance to retaliate.

Positioning and Movement

The Lithkren Vault’s western chamber has five adamant dragon spawns. To optimize kills:

  • Stay Mobile: Avoid standing still during poison projectile attacks. Run at least three tiles away when you see the green projectile launch.
  • Safe Distance: For ranged or magic, stay out of melee range to avoid their melee attacks, reducing prayer switching.
  • Single Targeting: The area is single-combat, so focus on one dragon at a time to avoid being overwhelmed.

Maximizing Kill Speed

To increase efficiency:

  • Slayer Task Bonus: Use a slayer helmet (i) on task for accuracy and damage boosts.
  • Potions: Pre-pot with super combat, ranging, or magic potions to enhance stats.
  • Inventory Management: Bring a looting bag to store common drops, extending trips. High Alchemy runes can dispose of low-value items like rune scimitars.

Loot and Profit Analysis

Notable Drops

Adamant dragons offer a mix of guaranteed and rare drops. Here’s a breakdown:

Drop Quantity Rarity Approx. Value
Adamant bar 2 Always ~4,000 GP
Dragon bones 1 Always ~3,000 GP
Dragon limbs 1 1/1,000 ~3M GP
Draconic visage 1 1/10,000 ~5M GP
Clue scroll (elite) 1 1/1,000 Variable

Note: Wearing a ring of wealth removes the “nothing” drop, slightly increasing rare drop chances.

Profit Per Hour

With optimal gear and strategy, players can expect 20-30 kills per hour, yielding:

  • Guaranteed Drops: ~150k-200k GP from adamant bars and dragon bones.
  • Common Drops: Coins, runes, and weapons add ~100k-150k GP.
  • Rare Drops: Dragon limbs or visages can spike profits significantly.

Average profit ranges from 400k-600k GP per hour, with lucky rare drops pushing it higher. Slayer tasks boost this further with points and potential brimstone keys.

Tips for Ironmen

For ironmen, adamant dragons are a key source of adamant bars and dragon bones. Focus on:

  • Extended Trips: Use a max cape or house tabs to bank efficiently.
  • Drop Prioritization: Keep bars, bones, and rare items; alch or drop low-value gear.
  • Slayer Focus: Only kill on task to maximize XP and key drops.

By following this guide, you’ll be well-equipped to tackle adamant dragons in OSRS, whether for profit, XP, or the thrill of the fight. Gear up, stay vigilant, and happy slaying!