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King Black Dragon

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Release date	24 September 2002 (Update)
Members?	Yes
Combat level	276
XP per kill	Unknown edit
Slayer level	1
Slayer XP	258 (296.7 with dragon slayer gloves)
Assigned by	Sumona, Duradel or Lapalok, Kuradal
Always drops	Dragon bones and black dragonhide
Examine text	Was the biggest, meanest dragon around.
Combat stats LP Max hit 2,400 254 with Melee and its magical dragonfire (650+ (dragonfire) without an anti-dragon or dragonfire shield) Attack Defence Ranged Magic Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Other Immune to Poison? Immune to Stun? No Unknown edit Attack Speed Speed 8 (Interval: 1.2 seconds) Aggressive? Poisonous? Yes Yes (80) Attack style Weaknesses Unknown edit Unknown. Ranged

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The King Black Dragon (often abbreviated to "the KBD") is the 28th strongest monster in RuneScape, but it was the strongest monster available to kill when it was released. He was the second dragon ever created by one of Kerapac's fellow dragonkin. One century later, he was released into the wild due to the failed experiments, but the Queen Black Dragon was held in captivity due to her being more close to dragonkin. Recently, the King Black Dragon has lost popularity since most of the loot that it drops may be acquired from monsters that are easier to kill, such as the Giant Mole in Falador Park. He is still fought, however, by clans or individuals looking to pass time or just for the experience of killing it. Additionally, many players choose to kill the King Black Dragon in hopes of receiving a draconic visage. Even though some easier monsters drop similar loot, the KBD drops high-priced items very often so it still can remain a good source of money. The King Black Dragon also has a very high rate drop of crimson charms, comparable to waterfiends and drops 4 of any charm at a time. Due to his stab and, in particular, range weakness the king black dragon can be used as a decent source of charms at higher levels, though rock lobsters and waterfiends are better unless you have a black dragons task.

The King Black Dragon was the highest level monster in the game until 7 September 2004 when it was replaced by the Kalphite Queen. Afterwards, it was the highest level monster in the Wilderness, but it was soon replaced by the Chaos Elemental. Afterwards, it was the highest level dragon but was replaced by the mithril dragon. It is now the highest level dragon in the Wilderness, as well as the second highest level chromatic dragon next to the Queen Black Dragon. The King Black Dragon is still the highest level monster in RuneScape Classic.

The King Black Dragon can also be killed for Slayer if a player's task is black dragons. As the bonuses of the slayer helm apply on this monster, if on a black dragons task.

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 42 Wilderness dungeon near the Lava Maze (Watch out for PK'ers). 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 gets teleblocked, they can't pull the lever. Players also do not need to leave via ladder, as teleporting can be used to exit the lair.

It is common to use the obelisks located throughout the Wilderness, which will teleport you randomly to other obelisks in various places within by activating them, one of them being in level 44 Wilderness at the Frozen Waste Plateau, and another one being found south of the Lava Maze, which are both right near the KBD lair. It is worth noting that by using obelisks to traverse the Wilderness, you may come across PKers who could potentially kill, tele-block or poison you. This is especially notable at the obelisk near the Rogue's Castle, as the combat level range is great, it is a multi-combat area and the Chaos Elemental occasionally wanders near Rogue's Castle. Since one of the obelisks is in deep Wilderness, it is very likely you may get poisoned by other players, as well as being teleblocked, preventing you from using the obelisks. Also, the Chaos Elemental CAN come close to the obelisk, so it is highly advised to turn off auto-retaliate when using the obelisks.

Attacks

The King Black Dragon uses melee when fighting and also uses 4 different types of dragon breath attack that have fairly devastating effects, which makes him a well-rounded and difficult foe. His 4 dragonbreath attacks consist of the following:

• Regular dragonfire. (All adult dragons have that)
• Shock-like breath that can reduce your stats. It is suggested that you have 75 defence or higher and good mage defence armour. All stats will be lowered by 1 or 2 points.
• Ice breath that can stop players from moving or attacking.
• Poison breath that will deal 80 poison damage. You should bring at least 1 anti poison potion if you want to kill him.

All of these breath attacks can deal heavy damage to unprepared players. Unlike other dragons, such as metallic dragons, there is no possible way to negate all but the melee and regular dragonfire. The breaths can deal various damage, using an Anti-dragon shield and a dose of Antifire or Super antifire will take the damage from the special breaths up to 100. The breath may also have a chance to do their special ability, but this is does not happen all the time. Rangers should take notice of this, as while soloing they will be subject to a large amount of damage if Dragonbane bolts are not used.

Suggestions for Fighting

Main article: King Black Dragon/Strategies

An anti-dragon/dragonfire Shield is essential as all dragons can deal well over 500 life points of damage to a player not wielding one (unless you use a super antifire). Using an antifire potion in conjunction with an Antifire shield or a Dragonfire shield completely protects the player from the dragon's breath. There are no specific levels required to fight this monster, but for players who wish to Melee in a team, having a combat level in the mid 80's should be enough and for players who wish to fight using Ranged in a team, having a Ranged level in the mid 60's will suffice for two to three kills if in a two man team with 70+ defence and using ruby bolts (e). If not then ranged level 85+ is recommended.

Drops

100% drop

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	GE Market Price
	Dragon bones	1	1 Always	2,968
	Black dragonhide	1	1 Always	4,695

Weapons

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	GE Market Price
	Rune longsword	1	2 Common	18,902
	Mithril battleaxe	1	2 Common	765
	Mithril 2h sword	1	2 Common	1,237
	Adamant 2h sword	1	3 Uncommon	3,654
	Adamant hatchet	1	3 Uncommon	609
	Black hatchet	1	3 Uncommon	197
	Rune battleaxe	1	4 Rare	24,537
	Rune 2h sword	1	4 Rare	37,933

Arrows and Runes

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	GE Market Price
	Blood rune	15, 50	2 Common	4,170–13,900
	Death rune	7–50	2 Common	1,169–8,350
	Air rune	105	2 Common	1,365
	Fire rune	105	2 Common	1,260
	Iron arrow	690	2 Common	5,520
	Earth rune	105	3 Uncommon	1,155
	Law rune	15,45	3 Uncommon	2,850–8,550
	Steel arrow	150	3 Uncommon	1,950
	Runite bolts	1–12	3 Uncommon	372–4,464
	Nature rune	20–78	4 Rare	2,320–9,048
	Rune arrow	45	4 Rare	8,955

Armour

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	GE Market Price
	Amulet of strength	1	2 Common	1,091
	Adamant platebody	1	2 Common	9,662
	Rune sq shield	1	4 Rare	22,727
	Dragon helm	1	4 Rare	59,501
	Rune platebody	1	5 Very rare	38,730

Ores and Bars

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	GE Market Price
	Iron ore	100 (noted)	3 Uncommon	18,700
	Adamant bar	1	3 Uncommon	2,824
	Silver ore	100 (noted)	4 Rare	11,100
	Rune bar	1	4 Rare	13,069
	Coal	100 (noted)	5 Very rare	25,500

Charms

Charm drop percentages

No charms
24–28%	5–7%	2–4%	61–65%	1–3%

Represents 90% confidence range, based on a sample of 1,334 kills.
4 charms are dropped at a time.

Please add to the log (only if 15 or more creatures killed).

Other

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	GE Market Price
	Coins	1–3,000	2 Common	Not sold
	Yew logs	100	2 Common	53,600
	Runite limbs	1	2 Common	9,290
	Shark	4	3 Uncommon	3,300
	Black dragon tail-bone	1	3 Uncommon [1]	Not sold
	Oyster	1	4 Rare	50
	Oyster pearls	1	4 Rare	708
	King Black Dragon heads	1	4 Rare	Not sold
	Starved ancient effigy	1	4 Rare	Not sold
	Clue scroll (hard)	1	4 Rare	Not sold
	Court summons	1	4 Rare	Not sold
	Clue scroll (elite)	1	5 Very rare	Not sold
	Draconic visage	1	5 Very rare	1,268,652

1. ^ Tail-bone drops only during the Fur 'n' Seek wish list.

Rare drop table drops

This monster drops items from the rare drop table.
The ring of wealth improves the chances if equipped but is not required to access the table.

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Item		Quantity	Rarity	GE Market Price
	Coins	250; 381; 450; 3,000; 9,000; 12,000	2 Common	Not sold
	Uncut sapphire	1	2 Common	1,107
	Uncut emerald	1	2 Common	1,903
	Uncut ruby	1	2 Common	3,112
	Uncut diamond	1	3 Uncommon	7,034
	Loop half of a key	1	3 Uncommon	11,742
	Tooth half of a key	1	3 Uncommon	19,052
	Uncut dragonstone	1	4 Rare	12,885
	Dragonstone	1	4 Rare	10,585
	Dragon dagger	1	3 Uncommon	16,976
	Rune javelin	5	4 Rare	1,215
	Adamant javelin	20	5 Very rare	1,320
	Rune 2h sword	1	5 Very rare	37,933
	Rune spear	1	5 Very rare	11,988
	Dragon spear	1	5 Very rare	36,917
	Dragon dagger	50 (noted)	5 Very rare	848,800
	Rune sq shield	1	5 Very rare	22,727
	Rune kiteshield	1	5 Very rare	32,404
	Shield left half	1	5 Very rare	65,284
	Dragon helm	1	5 Very rare	59,501
	Adamant bolts	200	3 Uncommon	19,800
	Onyx bolts	150	4 Rare	1,297,050
	Rune arrow	150–200; 500	4 Rare	29,850–199
	Battlestaff	200 (noted)	4 Rare	1,680,000
	Air orb	1,000 (noted)	4 Rare	1,587,000
	Fire orb	1,000 (noted)	4 Rare	1,723,000
	Vecna skull	1	5 Very rare	91,765
	Water talisman	1	3 Uncommon	5,311
	Earth talisman	25–35 (noted)	3 Uncommon	19,025–26,635
	Fire talisman	25–35 (noted)	3 Uncommon	47,950–67,130
	Chaos talisman	1	3 Uncommon	177
	Nature talisman	1	3 Uncommon	193
	Pure essence	500–15,000 (noted)	3 Uncommon	34,000–1,020,000
	Nature rune	47–77	4 Rare	5,452–8,932
	Soul rune	20	4 Rare	2,480
	Law rune	45	4 Rare	8,550
	Death rune	50; 121	4 Rare	167
	Blood rune	50	4 Rare	13,900
	Raw swordfish	125 – 250; 1,000 (noted)	3 Uncommon	36,250–290
	Raw shark	250–500 (noted)	3 Uncommon	256,500–513,000
	Big bones	150 – 500 (noted)	3 Uncommon	67,350–224,500
	Coal	150–7,500 (noted)	3 Uncommon	38,250–1,912,500
	Adamantite ore	150–800 (noted)	3 Uncommon	214,650–1,144,800
	Silver ore	100 (noted)	4 Rare	11,100
	Runite ore	100 (noted)	4 Rare	1,056,600
	Adamant bar	1,000–7,000 (noted)	4 Rare	2,824,000–19,768,000
	Rune bar	1,50,150 (noted)	4 Rare	13,069–1,960,350
	Clean ranarr	33 (noted)	3 Uncommon	75,900
	Clean toadflax	25–250 (noted)	3 Uncommon	88,175–881,750
	Clean snapdragon	30–120 (noted)	3 Uncommon	106,230–424,920
	Clean torstol	10–100 (noted)	3 Uncommon	94,140–941,400
	Saradomin brew (4)	250 (noted)	5 Very rare	64,750
	Watermelon seed	3	3 Uncommon	5,859
	Yew seed	1–50	4 Rare	60,155–3,007,750
	Magic seed	1–6	4 Rare	164,810–988,860
	Palm tree seed	10	4 Rare	1,043,290
	Snapdragon seed	1	4 Rare	2,127
	Torstol seed	1–31	4 Rare	50,268–1,558,308
	Fellstalk seed	2	4 Rare	1,000
	Yew logs	100–20,000 (noted)	4 Rare	53,600–10,720,000

Gallery

A group of players fighting the dragon as depicted in art.

The king black dragon stuffed head.

Concept art of the updated dragon.

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The King Black Dragon statue in a Clan Citadel.

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Trivia

• The King Black Dragon can talk, as seen in A Tail of Two Cats. During the final cutscene he is visited by Bob the Jagex Cat. During the chat between the King and Bob, a range player attempts to solo the King, is unable to damage him, and is killed in one hit as he had no visible fire protection.
• Unlike most dragons, the King Black Dragon has not received the latest graphical update. Mod Wayne has confirmed that the King Black Dragon is soon going to receive a graphic update along with pet dragons, and POH dragons.
• Flametongue, a King Black Dragon that fought during the God Wars, shows that the King Black Dragon may not be the only of his kind.
• In a letter in the Postbag from the Hedge, the King Black Dragon makes references to "The Kin", possibly referring to the Dragonkin.
• The King Black Dragon has a unique melee, dragonfire and death animation unlike the metallic and chromatic dragons.
• It was revealed in the April 2011 BTS that the Kalphite Queen and the King Black Dragon were due to be married on 29 April 2011, to coincide with the wedding of Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton in the United Kingdom. However this turned out to be a marketing ploy by Diango.
• The examine text "The biggest, meanest dragon around" wasn't true after Queen black dragon was released, as the Queen black dragon is much, much bigger than KBD. Examine was changed due to this, to 'Was the biggest, meanest dragon around.'
• According to the Third dragonkin journal the King Black Dragon is a failed project of a Dragonkin to copy the Queen Black Dragon that had been created by Kerapac.

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