= Metal Dragons = ​ == Useful Items and unlocks == Items ⬥ [https://runescape.wiki/w/Kethsi_ring '''Kethsi Ring'''] kethsiring     • Provides a 4% damage boost towards metal dragons, making it the BIS ring to use if owned. Passives / Unlocks ⬥ [https://runescape.wiki/w/Dragon_Slayer_(perk) '''Dragon slayer (perk)'''] dragonslayerperk     • Increases damage and KPH. ⬥ [https://runescape.wiki/w/Dragon_Slayer_(ability) '''Dragon slayer (sigil)'''] dragonslayer     • Increases damage and KPH if slaying actively. ⬥ [https://runescape.wiki/w/Death_Note '''Death Note (relic)'''] deathnote     • Useful for AFK looting valuable metal dragon bone. == Desirable Drops == ⬥ '''Dragon Full Helm''' ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• mithrildragon Mithril dragons - 1/8,192 (includes Chewed Bones chance) ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• adamantdragon Adamant dragons - 1/16,384 ​ ⬥ '''Forcae's Journal pages''' ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• adamantdragon Adamant and runedragon Rune dragons - 1/20 ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎⬩ 20 are required for MQC masterquestcape ​ ⬥ '''Kethsi Ring''' kethsiring ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• runedragon Rune dragons - 1/1024 or 1/512 from elites ​ ⬥ '''Kethsi outfit scroll''' ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• runedragon Rune dragons - 1/200 from elites only or guaranteed from 'Barry the Destroyer' ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• Only 1 is required for the Slayer log ​ ⬥ '''Boot upgrades''' for Steadfast, Glaiven and Ragefire Boots ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• runedragon Rune dragons - 1/768 on-task only ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• Can also be found in Elite Dungeons with Lucky Charms ed1luckycharm ed2luckycharm ed3luckycharm ​ == Mithril Dragons == [https://img.pvme.io/images/5clGyMHybb.png Guide illustration] Mithril Dragons are often killed for their drops of Ancient Pages and Chewed bones/Dragon Full helm. You can obtain both all of these items in your PSD, making it a desirable AFK method and location for players hunting the Dragon Full Helm or the [https://runescape.wiki/w/Barbarian_Scavenger Barbarian Scavenger] achievement. ​ === Stats === ⬥ slayer level: 1 ⬥ slayer XP per kill: 564.4 ⬥ Optimal kills per hour: ~700-730 necromancy ⬥ Optimal slayer XP per hour: ~412k necromancy ​ === Location and Where to Stand === Due to bad respawn timers in habitat locations, it is highly recommended to kill Mithril Dragons in a large room in your PSD. There is no precise positioning required as you may need to move for chewed bones to be in area loot range. Due to this, setting up an alt1 loot beam notifier is recommended if hunting for the Dragon Full Helm. [https://img.pvme.io/images/kbHDJj9td7.png Guide illustration] ​ === Method - AFK Necromancy === ⬥ Pray soulsplit and sorrow / ruination ⬥ Sustain prayer with demonhornnecklace and bonecrusher ⬥ Ensure elderovlsalve and aggressionpotion are active ​ === Presets and Relics === ⬥ [https://presets.pvme.io/?id=a5MVeBuXRpQmSnwDYSS0 AFK Necromancy] ​ [https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/preset-images/o/images%2Fa5MVeBuXRpQmSnwDYSS0.png?alt=media Guide illustration] === Ability Bar === [https://img.pvme.io/images/BKS5KD9HLn.png Guide illustration] ​ === Video Example === ⬥ [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhpV_1vEeeg Necro AFK] ​ == Adamant Dragons == [https://img.pvme.io/images/QndSJaR.png Guide illustration] ​ === Stats === ⬥ slayer level: 1 ⬥ slayer XP per kill: 655.6 ⬥ Optimal kills per hour: ~420 magic ⬥ Optimal slayer XP per hour: ~275k magic ​ === Location and Where to Stand === Place the cannon on the yellow tile and stand under it as in the below image. If you're taking too much damage using cannon, you can use an oldakcoil instead on the purple tile marked on the same map for a slower but safer experience. dgcape 0,6 teleport or metal dragon trinkets are a fast way to get to the location. [https://img.pvme.io/images/NEsoqPNzDz.png Guide illustration] ​ === Method - AFK Magic === ​ == ⚠️ Disclaimer == '''This method may not work after the combat changes made in Q1 of 2026''' Know of a newer method/rotation? Got a video? Share it in [https://discord.com/channels/534508796639182860/1020853673317908500 Suggestions (external Discord)]! ​ ⬥ Pray soulsplit and torment / Affliction ⬥ Ensure elderovlsalve and animatedead are active, with exsanguinate being on autocast ⬥ Sustain prayer with powderofpenance ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• Alternatively you can use bonecrusher and demonhornnecklace but this will reduce profits ​ === Presets and Relics === ⬥ [https://presets.pvme.io/?id=9YAjVWTEtCakVmPgqplj AFK Magic] magic [https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/preset-images/o/images%2F9YAjVWTEtCakVmPgqplj.png?alt=media Guide illustration] === Action Bar (Outdated) === [https://img.pvme.io/images/z0KB6YR.png Guide illustration] === Video Example === ⬥ [https://youtu.be/P2UvKbKyVIg Magic AFK] ​ == Rune Dragon == [https://img.pvme.io/images/TI73Be4.png Guide illustration] ​ === Stats === ⬥ slayer level: 76 ⬥ slayer XP per kill: 2051 ⬥ Optimal kills per hour: ~270 range ⬥ Optimal slayer XP per hour: ~550k range ​ === Location and Where to Stand === ⬥ Travel to Kethsi via the World Gate ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• Teleport to the eaglespeaklode Eagle's Peak Lodestone and run south, or ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• Teleport directly to the World Gate with the sixthagecircuit ⬥ Place your cannon on the yellow tile and stand on the red tile marked in the below image. [https://img.pvme.io/images/wZpSBqnHsh.png Guide illustration] ​ == Method: Ranged (AFK) == ​ You should kill all rune dragons around the statues when you initially arrive the spot to reset their spawn points. '''For the most part, 2-3 dragons should be the be targeting you at any time.''' ​ ⬥ Pray soulsplit and desolation / anguish ⬥ Sustain prayer with penanceaspect ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• Can alternatively use powderofpenance + holyscarab to use darkness instead if sustain is a concern ⬥ The pillar often blocks area loot, so you may wish to use telekeneticgrab to loot without moving ⬥ Can replace ripperpouch with a Legendary Pet to pick up some drops ⬥ Set an Alt1 alert for Elite spawns if fully AFK as Elites often require manual intervention to prevent KO ​ === Presets and Relics === ⬥ [https://presets.pvme.io?id=2f53ca65-bac5-40ba-b75b-eb6214e4d854 AFK Ranged] range ​ [https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/preset-images/o/images%2F2f53ca65-bac5-40ba-b75b-eb6214e4d854.png?alt=media Guide illustration] === Action Bar === [https://img.pvme.io/images/vVKZJSO6Nc.png Guide illustration] ​ === Video Examples === ⬥ [https://youtu.be/AhmstH9B2w0 Legendary Pet] ⬥ [https://youtu.be/1JLp0pjNq9w Ripper Demon] ripperpouch ​ == Source and attribution == Source: [https://pvme.io/pvme-guides/slayer/metal-dragons/ Metal Dragons], by PvME contributors. 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