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{{otheruses|the dragons found in [[Asgarnian Ice Dungeon resource dungeon|resource dungeon]]s|the frost dragon found in [[Daemonheim]]|Frost dragon (Daemonheim)}}
{{Infobox Monster
|name = Frost dragon
|image = [[File:Frostdragon.png|250px]]
|release = [[19 July]] [[2010]]
|update = Dungeoneering Update
|level = 166
|LP = 1600
|slaylvl = no
|members = Yes
|aggressive = Yes
|poisonous = No
|immune to poison = No
|attack style = [[Magic]], [[Melee]], [[Ranged]], [[Dragonfire]], [[Recoil]]
|attack speed = 6 
|max hit = 232 (Magic) <br> 213 (Melee) <br> 302, Possibly Higher (Range) <br> +500 (Dragonfire) <br> Varies (Recoil)
|weakness = [[Stab]], [[Ranged]]
|always drops = [[Frost dragon bones]]
|examine = A dragon covered in frost and ice.
}}

'''Frost dragons''' make lair in the [[Asgarnian Ice Dungeon resource dungeon]]. The dungeon requires level 85 [[Dungeoneering]] to access, and inside are a total of 12 dragons to kill. Frost dragons attack with all three combat styles, as well as with [[dragonfire]]. Like all dragons, they are weak to stab attacks, making the [[chaotic rapier]] a popular weapon choice.

Killing frost dragons is highly profitable as their bones are currently worth {{GEPrice|Frost dragon bones}} each. Players may gain upwards of {{formatnum:{{#expr:{{GEPrice|Frost dragon bones|n}} * 28 round -4}}}} per full inventory of bones, more if using a [[Beast of Burden]] [[Summoning familiars|familiar]].

Frost Dragons may attack with either [[Ranged]] or [[Magic]]. Each Frost dragon will attack with EITHER their ranged or magic attack for the entire fight; which style it will use depends on whichever attack is randomly used FIRST - so keep an eye on the first attack, and pray accordingly for that kill.

When fighting Frost Dragons, a blue recoil orb will appear and start circling the dragon. It is important that you do '''NOT''' attack while the orb is out, as it will rebound any damage you would've dealt 100%. Therefore, it is important that you have your auto-retaliate switched OFF when fighting these dragons; when the orb appears, click away from the dragon to stop attacking and wait. The orb will circle 3 times before it disappears, after which you can resume killing your dragon (you and your cannon are able to deal damage to the dragon slightly before the orb disappears, at about 2.3-2.5 rotations). NOTE that some have noticed damage rebound before the orb is visible, so it is important to pay close attention.

Cannons will not deal damage to the dragon while the orb is active, and the player will not receive any damage from fired cannonballs as long as the player is not attacking the dragon (you will receive cannon damage if you are attacking the dragon while the orb is out). This makes frost dragons a slightly tougher monster to fight, but should not heavily hinder any legitimate player trying to kill them. Also note that a [[dreadnip]] will be able to deal damage normally and the damage will not be reflected, which can allow a kill if the dragon is low on health while the orb is active.

Cannons can significantly reduce the time it takes to kill a frost dragon, but because this method is so popular many worlds are crowded with cannonners. It is also important that you pay attention so as not to lose any bones from kills that your cannon achieved while you were attacking another dragon.

In the area containing the dragons are randomly appearing [[Frost dragon bones]] spawns. The bones from these spawns are unobtainable, even by [[Telekinetic Grab]] — this formerly caused bots to 'try' to pick up the bones, effectively incapacitating them. However, it seems that bots have been able to differentiate the random spawns from the legitimate spawns.

==High population==
After release of the Dungeoneering skill, players noticed that Frost Dragons were an efficient way of making money, millions of coins could be gained in a fairly short amount of time because of the high price of [[Frost dragon bones]] and the small chance of getting a [[Draconic visage]]. With the realization that a vast amount of wealth could be gained in this resource dungeon, players soon crowded the area making it difficult for many people to get high amount of coins per hour.

==Strategies==
{{main|Frost dragon/Strategies}}

==Drops==
===100% drops===
{{DropsTableHead}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Frost dragon bones|Quantity=1|Rarity=Always}}
|}

===Charms===
{{Charm:Frost_dragon}}

===Weapons and armour===
{{DropsTableHead}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Rune longsword|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Rune arrow|Quantity=12|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Adamant kiteshield|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Adamant platebody|Quantity=1|Rarity=Common}}
|}

===Runes/Talismans===

{{DropsTableHead}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Water talisman|Quantity=2 (noted)|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Death rune|Quantity=10, 15|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Air talisman|Quantity=2 (noted)|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Pure essence|Quantity=50, 200 (noted)|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Law rune|Quantity=10|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Blood rune|Quantity=10|Rarity=Uncommon}}
|}

===Gems/Ores/Bars===
{{DropsTableHead}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Adamant bar|Quantity=3-15 (noted)|Rarity=Uncommon}}
|}

===Herbs===
{{DropsTableHead}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Grimy guam|Quantity=1 (noted)|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Grimy marrentill|Quantity=1 (noted)|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Grimy tarromin|Quantity=1 (noted)|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Grimy harralander|Quantity=1 (noted)|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Grimy ranarr|Quantity=1 (noted)|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Grimy irit|Quantity=1 (noted)|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Grimy avantoe|Quantity=1 (noted)|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Grimy kwuarm|Quantity=1 (noted)|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Grimy cadantine|Quantity=1 (noted)|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Grimy lantadyme|Quantity=1 (noted)|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Grimy dwarf weed|Quantity=1 (noted)|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Grimy snapdragon|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare}}
|}

===Other drops===
{{DropsTableHead}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Coins|Quantity=200-60,000|Rarity=Common|gemw=No|Image=Coins 1000.png}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Shark|Quantity=1, 2|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Water orb|Quantity=2 (noted)|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Limpwurt root|Quantity=1 (noted)|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Mahogany logs|Quantity=3 (noted)|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Clue scroll (hard)|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare|gemw=no|Image=Clue scroll.png}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Court Summons|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare|gemw=no|Image=Court summons.png}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Spin ticket|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare|gemw=no|Image=Spin ticket.png}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Starved ancient effigy|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare|gemw=no|Image=Ancient effigy.png}}{{DropsLine|Name=Draconic visage|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare|Raritynotes=<ref>Estimated at 1/6,929 using [[RuneScape:Data/Adventurer's Logs (18 September 2012)#Effigy-assisted drop rates|gathered Adventurer's Log data]] as of 18 September 2012.</ref>}}
|}

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===Rare drop table drops===
{{Rare drop table}}

==Trivia==
*Frost dragons were the only monster in RuneScape that lived exclusively in a [[Resource dungeon]]. (Apart from Dungeoneering floors). This has now changed due to the release of [[A Clockwork Syringe]].
*When a player uses a bucket of milk on a frost dragon, a message in their chat box will appear saying "They're great!" which is a reference to the Frosties/Frosted Flakes breakfast cereal.
*Although Frost dragons are dragons, they cannot be assigned as a slayer task by any slayer master.
*Frost dragons are the only dragons that do not have a second drop; chromatic dragons drop dragonhide and metal dragons drop metal bars.
*In the [[17 October]] [[2011]] update, Frost Dragons were changed significantly; Jagex developers hoped this would combat the heavy botting. They were given a ranged attack, similar to Mithril Dragons, as well as a new rebounding effect.
[[File:Frost Dragon water glitch.png|thumb|Frost Dragon water spawn.]]
*Due to the addition of attempts to stop the bots, the Frost dragon spawns have not been moved. One spawn on one side has a dragon stuck in water, and another (because of the extra rocks to block the bots from telegrabbing/getting the bones) will be stuck there. They can still move out, and their drop is still accessible.
*Frost dragons, along with [[Mithril dragon]]s, are the only dragons to use all three sides of the combat triangle along with dragonfire.
*Despite having all three sides of combat, Frost dragons' magic and ranged attacks hit higher than Mithril dragons'. Their melee attack also hits almost as hard (less then 60 damage from Mithril dragon's max melee). Frost dragons have significantly lower defense and lifepoints, however.
*When a Frost dragon respawns, it seems to have the similar effect of summoning, renewing or calling a familiar into action. This can suggest those in the Resource dungeon are not regular monsters, but summoned ones.
*On [[23 November]] the rebound orb now takes more than five hits for it to appear.
*[[Dragonbane bolts]] can be used on frost dragons for higher damage.
*Jagex made an attempt to stop bots from crowding Frost dragons by adding a blue orb that would cause damage if you dont stop attacking. As at October 10, 2012 they are still overcrowded and the blue orb remains in use.

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Frost Dragon Artwork.png|Artwork depicting a Frost Dragon
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