The King Black Dragon (colloquially "the KBD") is the ninth strongest monster in RuneScape. He has combat level of 276 with 240 hit points, as well as very high attack and defence levels. Recently, the King Black Dragon has lost popularity since the loot it drops can be acquired from easier to kill monsters. He is still fought, however, by clans or individuals looking to pass time or just for the experience of killing it.

King Black Dragon

Combat level	276
Hitpoints	240
Slayer	Unknown
Members	Yes
Aggressive	Yes
Poisonous	Yes
Max hit	Unknown
Always drops	Dragon bones and Black dragonhide
Other drops	See article
Examine text	The biggest, meanest dragon around.

The King Black Dragon Lair

The King Black Dragon Lair is a multi-combat area, allowing groups of players to fight him simultaneously. The lair is a level 44 Wilderness dungeon near the Lava Maze. The dungeon may be accessed via a ladder in a fenced area on the west end of the Lava Maze containing four Lesser Demons. The ladder leads to an area with poison spiders, and a lever which will teleport the character to the King Black Dragon's lair. The lair itself isn't in the Wilderness, but players are in the Wilderness until they pull the lever.If a player got teleblocked, he/she can't pull the lever. Players also may note they do not have to leave via ladder, you can use a teleport to exit if need be. Players should note that Lumbridge Home Teleport does work while in the lair.

Attacks

The King Black Dragon uses many attacks, and can use melee, magic and ranged attacks - making it a well-rounded and difficult foe. The King Black Dragon uses a magic attack similar to fire wave, which can easily damage melee players. It also uses 5 types of breath attack, all of which may cause high damage.

• Regular dragonfire like all dragons
• Ice breath that can freeze players to the ground
• Poison breath that will deal 8 poison damage
• Water-like breath attack
• A "shock" attack which briefly stops the player from attacking

Killing him becomes easier if the group forms a circle around him. He pauses between attacks to choose a target and he does not attack everyone at the same time.

"Beginner" Suggestions for Fighting

For those who have never been to fight the "KBD" and are planning on going on their first trip, here are a few suggestions. As players become more accustomed to fighting it, they will better know their personal abilities and can adjust accordingly, these suggestions are just for "first-timers" to the King Black Dragon's Lair.

First of all, it's very important to bring an Anti-dragon shield from the Dragon Slayer quest, this will protect you from most of the damage done from his fire-breath attack. It's suggested to have a prayer level that will give you access to at least Protect from magic, as this is the suggested prayer to use. It's recommended to use melee, at least on the first trip, so bring good melee armour and a good one-handed melee weapon. Also, bring several Prayer potions, 1-2 Antipoison potions, a "one-click" teleport, and lots of food (Monkfish or Sharks are suggested). Going with a group is much safer too.

Drops

Coins
3000

Weapons
Rune spear
Rune 2h sword
Dragon spear
Rune longsword
Adamant axe

Arrows and Runes
15 Blood runes
7 -45 Death runes
105 Air runes
105 Fire runes
15 Law runes
Rune arrows
690 Iron arrows
5-12 Rune bolts

Armour
Dragon medium helmet
Rune kiteshield
Adamant platebody

Other
4 Charms Gold, Crimson, Green, Or Blue
100 Coal
100 Iron ore
100 Silver ore
100 Yew logs
Amulet of Strength
Dragonstone
100 Sharks (noted)
4 Sharks (unnoted)
Uncut Gems
Adamantite bar
Runite bar
Oyster
King Black Dragon Heads
Half key
Shield Left Half
Draconic visage (rare)