Yes, you can receive a Frost Dragon slayer task in OSRS, but only if you have the required Slayer level of 86 and have unlocked the ability to be assigned them. This guide covers everything you need to know about Frost Dragon tasks, including requirements, gear, inventory, and strategies.
Requirements and Unlocking
Frost Dragons are a high-level Slayer assignment available to members. To be assigned them, you must first have a Slayer level of at least 86. However, meeting the level is not enough—you must also unlock the ability to receive them as a task from a Slayer master. This is done by spending 100 Slayer reward points at any Slayer master to unlock the Frost Dragons assignment. Once unlocked, they can be assigned by any master that assigns them, including Duradel, Nieve, and Konar quo Maten.
It is also worth noting that Frost Dragons are not the same as the regular dragons you might be used to. They are significantly stronger and have a unique mechanic: they drain your Prayer and hit through Protect from Magic. This makes them a challenging task that requires proper preparation.
Frost Dragon Stats and Mechanics
Frost Dragons have 232 hitpoints, making them one of the tankiest dragon assignments in the game. They are weak to stab attacks, so a weapon like the Zamorakian hasta or a dragon sword (with stab) is highly recommended. They have a max hit of 16 with melee, but their special attack is what makes them dangerous: they can drain your Prayer by up to 50 points per hit, and they can also use an ice breath that hits through Protect from Magic. This means you cannot rely on prayer to mitigate their damage, and you must bring extra Prayer potions or use a different strategy.
Their combat level is 242, and they are found in the Asgarnian Ice Dungeon, south of the Ice Mountain. The dungeon is multi-combat, so you may be attacked by multiple dragons at once if you are not careful.
Recommended Gear and Inventory
Because Frost Dragons drain Prayer, the best approach is to use a melee setup with high defence and a stab weapon. Here is a recommended gear setup for a mid-level player:
- Helm: Serpentine helm or a Slayer helmet (if you have the Slayer level to wear it)
- Body: Bandos chestplate or a fighter torso
- Legs: Bandos tassets or Verac’s plateskirt
- Weapon: Zamorakian hasta (stab) or a dragon sword (stab)
- Shield: Dragon defender or a blessed spirit shield
- Amulet: Amulet of fury or a glory
- Ring: Berserker ring (i) or a ring of wealth
- Boots: Dragon boots
- Gloves: Barrows gloves
- Cape: Fire cape or a skillcape
For your inventory, bring the following:
- Super combat potion (or a super attack and strength potion)
- Prayer potions (at least 4-6, since your prayer will be drained)
- Food: Sharks or better, or a combination of food and brews
- An emergency teleport (e.g., a teleport to house or a dueling ring)
- If using a cannon, bring cannonballs and a cannon (though it is not necessary)
Strategies for Killing Frost Dragons
The main challenge of Frost Dragons is their Prayer drain and their ice breath. Here are some effective strategies:
- Use Protect from Melee: Since their ice breath hits through magic, it is better to use Protect from Melee to reduce the damage from their melee attacks. However, note that they can still hit you with ice breath, so you will take damage regardless.
- Bring a Prayer renewal potion: This will help restore your Prayer over time, reducing the number of Prayer potions you need.
- Use a cannon: A cannon can be placed in the dungeon to speed up kills, but be aware that it will attract multiple dragons, so you may need to be prepared to tank more damage.
- Lure them one at a time: The dungeon is multi-combat, so try to lure a single dragon away from the group to avoid being overwhelmed.
- Use a stab weapon: Frost Dragons are weak to stab, so using a hasta or a dragon sword with stab will increase your accuracy and damage.
Loot and Profit
Frost Dragons drop a variety of valuable items, making them a profitable task. Their notable drops include:
- Frost dragon bones (worth around 4,000 coins each)
- Dragon platelegs and dragon plateskirt (rare)
- Dragon dagger and dragon spear (rare)
- Runite bolts and rune items
- Various herb and seed drops
On average, a task of 20-30 Frost Dragons can yield a profit of 200,000 to 400,000 coins, depending on your luck with rare drops. The bones alone are worth a significant amount, so be sure to pick them up.
Alternative Methods and Tips
If you find Frost Dragons too challenging or want to speed up the task, you can use a few alternative methods:
- Use a dwarf multicannon: Placing a cannon in the middle of the dungeon can significantly increase your kill speed, but you will need to bring extra cannonballs.
- Use a trident of the seas or swamp: If you have high Magic, you can use a trident to attack from a distance, but you will still be hit by their ice breath.
- Bring a familiar: A Bunyip or a War tortoise can help with healing or carrying extra supplies.
- Use the Protect from Magic prayer with a twist: Some players use Protect from Magic and rely on their defence and food to tank the melee hits, but this is less effective because the ice breath hits through it anyway.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a specific Slayer master to get Frost Dragons?
No, you can get Frost Dragons from any master that assigns them, as long as you have unlocked them. Duradel, Nieve, and Konar quo Maten all assign them, but you must spend 100 Slayer points to unlock the ability to receive them.
Can I use magic or ranged on Frost Dragons?
Yes, but it is not recommended. Frost Dragons are weak to stab, so melee with a stab weapon is the most effective. Magic and ranged are less accurate and you will take more damage from their ice breath, which hits through prayer.
What is the best weapon for Frost Dragons?
The Zamorakian hasta is widely considered the best weapon because of its stab bonus and speed. A dragon sword with stab is a cheaper alternative. If you have a high Attack level, you could also use a Ghrazi rapier, but it is not necessary.
How do I avoid the Prayer drain?
You cannot avoid it completely, but you can mitigate it by using a Prayer renewal potion and bringing extra Prayer potions. Also, using Protect from Melee instead of Protect from Magic will reduce the frequency of the drain, as the drain is tied to their ice breath attack.
Are Frost Dragons worth doing as a task?
Yes, they are worth doing if you are looking for a challenge and good profit. The bones alone are valuable, and there is a chance of rare drops like dragon platelegs. However, they are slower than other dragon tasks, so some players skip them if they are not in the mood.
Can I use a cannon on Frost Dragons?
Yes, you can use a cannon in the Asgarnian Ice Dungeon. It will speed up kills significantly, but be aware that it will attract multiple dragons, so you need to be prepared to tank more damage. Bring extra cannonballs and food.
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