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Black dragons have among the highest [[defence]] for a normal monster in [[RuneScape]] - their magic defence is quite high, so maging them is not advisable. Despite this, they are weak to stabbing and ranged attacks.

As with all dragons, an [[anti-dragon shield]], a [[dragonfire shield]], or a [[Super antifire]] potion is essential when fighting them. Without one, players can be hit extremely hard by dragonfire (up to 500 points of damage). Lower-levelled players could potentially be killed in one hit by this attack. However, with an [[anti-dragon shield]], [[dragonfire]] will only deal up to 50 damage. An [[anti-fire potion]] used in addition to the shield will completely negate this attack. Additionally, players with a herblore level of 85 may use a [[super antifire|super antifire potion]] which negates the dragon's breath without the need of an anti-dragon shield, allowing players to safely use a two-handed weapon or a defender. The dragon's [[melee]] attacks can deal up to 214 damage and may be completely negated with [[Protect from Melee]]. Using Protect from Melee with [[prayer potion]]s in conjunction with a suitable shield and [[antifire]]s, players will take absolutely no damage at all. It is advised if the player is not using protect from melee that they have at least a few [[prayer points]] in case a battle turns sour.

They can be [[ranged]] or [[magic|maged]] safely in all of their locations, though maging them is not advisable due to these dragons' high magic defence. If ranging, it is advisable to use the best possible crossbow (ideally a [[Rune crossbow]] with [[Mithril bolts|Mithril]], [[Adamant bolts|Adamant]] or [[Broad-tipped bolts]]) as an Anti-dragon/Dragonfire shield can still be equipped. However, [[Pearl bolts (e)|pearl-tipped enchanted bolts]] are '''NOT '''a viable choice, due to the myth since Black Dragons are fire-breathing monsters and, thus, more subsceptible to the special effect of these bolts, ''Sea Curse, '' which is slightly true however they are not fire elements or fire in nature, unlike the "''Fire Giant"''. While the dragonfire is melee range only, unlike that of [[Metal Dragons]] and the [[King Black Dragon]], players can be exposed to attack when venturing forth to pick up treasure. Without protection, that can lead to a very nasty surprise.

Using [[emerald bolts (e)]], one can poison the black dragon. Since the dragon's [[Life Points]] are high, the poison can do a little [[poison]] damage before it finally expires, especially if you are of a low ranged level (however in that case it might be better to not kill these dragons). Just remember to switch to a different set of [[bolts]] when the poison takes hold (such as [[broad-tipped bolts]]).

Players with a high [[Attack]] and [[Strength]] level could melee them in a [[Safe spot]] with a [[Dragon halberd]]. Not only is the halberd capable of taking advantage of the dragon's weakness to stab, but its [[Special attack]] also does decent damage on them. Despite the benefits, this is notably slow and not recommended. In addition, the halberd is a 2-handed weapon, which does not allow for the Anti-Dragon Shield. In the event of a misclick, players can take very hard damage from dragonfire.

==Recommended setups==
===Prayer method===

*'''Aura:''' ([[Greater reverence|Greater]]/[[Master reverence|Master]]/[[Supreme reverence|Supreme]]) [[Reverence]]
*'''Headwear:''' [[Full Slayer helmet]] / [[Slayer helmet]] / [[Black mask]] (only for task) or [[Helm of neitiznot]]> [[Fighter Hat]] (not on task)
*'''Body:''' [[Bandos chestplate]] > [[Proselyte hauberk]] > [[Initiate hauberk]] > [[Monk's robe (top)]]
*'''Legwear: ''' [[Bandos tassets]] > [[Proselyte cuisse]] > [[Initiate cuisse]] > [[Monk's robe (bottom)]]
*'''Weapon:''' [[Chaotic rapier]] > [[Chaotic longsword]] (on lunge) > [[Korasi's sword]] (on lunge) > [[Zamorakian spear]] (with [[super antifire]] only) > [[Brackish blade]] > [[Leaf-bladed sword]] > [[Abyssal whip]] (with 95+ attack only)
*'''Shield: ''' [[Dragon Defender]] (If using [[super antifire]]) > [[Dragonfire shield]] > [[Anti-dragon shield]]
*'''Neckwear:''' [[Amulet of fury]] > [[Amulet of glory]]
*'''Footwear:''' [[Steadfast boots]] > [[Dragon boots]] > [[Rune boots]] > [[Bandos boots]]
*'''Hands:''' [[Goliath gloves]] > [[Gloves (barrows)|Barrows gloves]] (or [[dragon gloves|dragon]] or [[rune gloves]]) > [[Bracelet of regeneration|Regeneration bracelet]] > [[Dragon slayer gloves]] (only for task)
*'''Cape:''' [[Soul wars cape]] > [[Ardougne cloak 3]] > [[Fire cape]]
*'''Ring:''' [[TokKul-Zo]] >[[Berserker ring (i)]] > [[Warrior ring (i)]] > [[Ring of wealth]] > [[Explorer's ring]]

'''Note''': Always use [[Turmoil]], [[Piety]] or the [[Incredible Reflexes]] and [[Ultimate Strength]] prayers, particularly if not using a stab weapon. These dragons have very high defence and a good amount of health, boosting your offence is certainly a good thing to do.

Since they hit so hard frequently use the curse [[Deflect Melee|<u>Deflect Melee</u>]] as it will cut into their health 10% of their hits

===Tanking method===

*'''Headwear:''' [[Helm of neitiznot]] > [[Verac's helm]] > [[Torag's helm]] > [[Fighter Hat]] or [[Full slayer helmet]] / [[Slayer helmet]] (only for task)/ [[Guthan's Helm]]
*'''Body:''' [[Torag's platebody]]/[[Dharok's platebody]]/[[Guthan's platebody]] > [[Bandos Chestplate]]
*'''Legwear: '''[[Bandos Tassets]] > [[Verac's plateskirt]]/Guthan's plateskirt
*'''Weapon:''' [[Chaotic rapier]] > [[Chaotic longsword]] (on lunge) > [[Korasi's sword]] (on lunge) > [[Zamorakian spear]]/[[Brackish blade]] > [[Leaf-bladed sword]] > Dragon Longsword > [[Abyssal whip]] (only with 95+ attack)
*'''Shield:''' [[Dragon defender]] (with [[soul split]] or [[unicorn stallion]]) > [[Dragonfire shield]]
*'''Neckwear:''' [[Amulet of fury]] > [[Amulet of glory]]
*'''Footwear:''' [[Dragon boots]] > [[Bandos boots]]
*'''Hands:''' [[Barrows Gloves]] (or [[dragon gloves|dragon]] or [[rune gloves]]) > [[Regeneration bracelet]]
*'''Cape:''' [[Ardougne cloak 3]] > [[Fire cape]] > [[Soul wars cape]]
*'''Ring: ''' [[Berserker ring (i)]] > [[Warrior ring (i)]] > [[Ring of wealth]] > [[Explorer's ring]]

'''Note''': Even when tanking black dragons, turmoil or piety should be used to increase kill speed and defence levels. Without the +25% defence from praying, tanking these can turn very nasty.

'''Note:''' Without [[super antifire|super antifire potions]], killing these is quite a lot slower due to the loss of +25 bonus to stab given by the dragon defender. This is especially important to bear in mind if chaotic weapons are not being used.

===Ranged method===

*'''Headwear: '''[[Full slayer helmet]] (only for task)''' '''> [[Focus Sight]] (only for task) > [[Void armour|Void ranged helmet]]
*'''Body:''' [[Void knight top]] or [[Pernix body]] > [[Armadyl chestplate]] > [[Royal d'hide body|Royal dragonhide body]] > [[Black dragonhide body]]
*'''Legwear: '''[[Void knight robe]] or [[Pernix chaps]] > [[Armadyl chainskirt]] > [[Royal d'hide chaps|Royal dragonhide chaps]] > [[Black dragonhide chaps]]
*'''Weapon:''' [[Chaotic crossbow]] > [[Armadyl crossbow]] > [[Rune crossbow]] or [[Karil's crossbow]]
*'''Shield:''' [[Dragonfire shield]] > [[Void knight deflector]] > [[Illuminated unholy book]] > [[Unholy book]]
*'''Neckwear:''' [[Saradomin's murmur]] > [[Ranging amulet]] > [[Amulet of fury]] or [[Amulet of glory]]
*'''Footwear:''' [[Pernix boots]] > [[Glaiven boots]] > [[Armadyl boots]] or [[Ranger boots]] > [[Snakeskin boots]]
*'''Hands:''' [[Void gloves]] or [[Pernix gloves]] > [[Armadyl gloves]] or [[Mercenary gloves]] > [[Swift Gloves]] > [[Royal d'hide vambraces|Royal dragonhide vambraces]] > [[Barrows Gloves]] (or [[dragon gloves|dragon]] or [[rune gloves]]) > [[Regeneration bracelet]] (on task only)
*'''Cape:''' [[Ava's alerter]], [[Ava's accumulator]] or [[Ava's attractor]]
*'''Ring:''' [[Archer's ring (i)]] > [[Archer's ring]] or [[Ring of Wealth]]
*'''Ammunition:''' [[Dragonbane bolt]]s (If [[Ritual of the Mahjarrat]] is completed) > [[Runite bolts]] > [[Broad-tipped bolts]] > [[Diamond bolts (e)]] > [[Bolt racks]]

'''Notes:''' Ranging these is only recommended if your ranged level exceeds your attack and strength levels by 20 or more. If you do not own a void set with a deflector and you are killing these off-task, you can use the on-task gear to replace it, but void will lead to faster kills. You can range black dragons without antifire measures if you are very careful. You can also bring an antifire shield to use only when running out of your safespot to pick up drops.

Remember, at least three pieces of [[Void knight equipment]] must be worn along with the [[Void ranger helm]] to receive the set effect. With the addition of the Void knight deflector, players could swap out one of the pieces (other than the helm) for other equipment.

'''Note:''' It is highly recommended to use prayers like [[Eagle eye]] and [[Rigour]] to speed up kills, as well as ([[Extreme ranging|extreme]]) [[ranging potion]]s.

'''Note: '''A cautious player could wear A void ranged helmet, a black dragonhide body, void knight robes, a rune or chaotic crossbow, a void knight deflector, boots of their choice (preferably from the above list), void knight gloves, Ava's alerter, a ring of the player's choice (again, perferably from the above list) and the players choice of bolts. A player would use a safe spot in the dungeon and get kills faster then one wearing a full void knight set without the deflector (wearing the top) and a anti dragon-shield, be very cautious though.
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