Hello, everybody, and welcome back to the channel! I'm The Spaz Devil, and today, we’re taking on the King Black Dragon (KBD) in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) with a no-nonsense approach. Whether you're new to bossing or a seasoned veteran, I’m going to show you how to efficiently and safely kill the KBD without overcomplicating things. With this setup, you’ll minimize risk and maximize your kills per trip.

I've recently hit 99 Slayer, and one of my final tasks was to take down the King Black Dragon. Let’s jump right into it!

Setup: Gear and Equipment

There are many ways to approach killing the King Black Dragon, but for this guide, we’re focusing on a melee setup. Why melee? It’s super-efficient, allows you to get plenty of kills per trip, and you won’t need the most expensive gear to pull it off.

Weapon: Osmumten's Fang vs. Dragon Hunter Lance

One of the first questions you might be asking is: Do I need a Dragon Hunter Lance? The answer is absolutely not! While the Dragon Hunter Lance is effective, Osmumten's Fang is incredibly strong for KBD. Not only is it cheaper, but it also excels when fighting dragons, thanks to its stab bonus. With dragons being weak to stab attacks, the Fang is arguably the better choice for those looking to save a bit of cash while still dealing massive damage.

Pro Tip: If you’re on a black dragon Slayer task, the Fang is especially good because you can use your Slayer helmet, further boosting your damage.

Armor: Practical and Efficient

For this setup, we’re keeping things simple but effective. Here’s a quick breakdown of what we’re using:

Helmet: Slayer helmet (when on task) or Neitiznot helmet (if you’re not on task). The Slayer helmet is key for boosting your damage, but the Neitiznot helm is a solid and affordable alternative.

Amulet: Amulet of Blood Fury. This item is amazing for extending your trips. It heals you as you deal damage, which means you’ll save on food and increase your overall efficiency.

Body and Legs: Black Dragonhide. You could use Karil's or other gear, but I recommend dragonhide due to its balance of defense and cost. The KBD uses magic, range, and melee attacks, so having a good all-around defense set is key.

Cape: I use the Prayer Cape, but feel free to swap it out for a Fire Cape or Ardougne Cloak if you’re more comfortable with those.

Boots: Dragon Boots. Affordable, easy to replace, and they do the job.

Gloves: Barrows Gloves for solid defensive bonuses and strength.

Ring: Ring of Suffering with recoil. This is essential for its defensive stats and the passive recoil effect, which helps chip away at the KBD’s health.

Shield: Dragonfire Shield. This is mandatory to protect you from the KBD’s dragonfire attacks.

Wilderness Risk and Safety

The King Black Dragon lair is located deep in the Wilderness, which brings the risk of getting PKed (Player Killed). But don’t worry, I’ve got a method that minimizes that risk to almost zero.

The “No Risk” Method:

1.Protect Item: Activate this prayer when running to the lair. If you get killed by a PKer, you’ll protect your most valuable item, which will likely be your Slayer helmet or Osmumten’s Fang.

2.Switch to a High Ping Australian Server: PKers hate high-ping servers, and you're less likely to encounter them. Pick a world with the highest ping to avoid PKers, and trust me, you’ll be just fine.

3.Teleporting: Use a Burning Amulet to teleport directly to the Lava Maze, the closest teleport to the KBD lair. It’s cheap, easy to replace, and gets you there quickly. Once you’re done with your trip, use a one-click teleport like a House Teleport to get out safely.

Supplies for the Fight

Now that we’ve got gear and safety covered, let’s talk about supplies. Here’s what you’ll need for a successful KBD trip:

Divine Super Combat Potion: Boosts your combat stats for maximum DPS (Damage Per Second).

Extended Super Antifire Potion: This is crucial for protecting you from the KBD’s dragonfire attacks. Drink it right before the fight to reduce the damage significantly.

Antidote+: Protects you from the poison spiders you’ll encounter on the way to the lair.

Super Restores: These will help replenish your prayer and any combat stats lowered by the KBD’s special attacks.

Food: I recommend anglerfish and manta rays. Anglerfish are great because they heal you above your max HP, and manta rays are solid for general healing.

Teleport: As mentioned earlier, use a Burning Amulet to get there and a House Teleport or any other one-click teleport to get out safely.

Entering the KBD Lair

The KBD lair is located at level 41 Wilderness, near the Lava Maze. To get there:

1.Teleport to the Lava Maze using your Burning Amulet.

2.Run around the maze, past some lesser demons, until you reach the entrance. Go down the ladder, and you’ll find a lever that teleports you directly into the KBD lair.

3.You’ll only be in the Wilderness for about 15 to 20 seconds, which is a very short window for PKers to catch you. However, if you follow the high-ping server trick, it’s extremely unlikely you’ll run into any PKers at all.

Once you’re inside the lair, you’re safe from the Wilderness and PKers.

Fighting the King Black Dragon

Now that you’re safely in the lair, it’s time to take down the KBD. Here’s the process:

1.Drink your Potions: Before engaging, drink your Extended Super Antifire, Divine Super Combat Potion, and sip your Antidote+ if you’ve been poisoned.

2.Prayer Setup: Use Protect from Melee to reduce damage and activate Piety (if you have it) for additional offensive power.

3.Attack: Go up to the KBD and start hitting him with your Osmumten’s Fang. Unleash the Fang’s special attack whenever you can to maximize damage.

Pro Tip: In between kills, turn off your prayer to save prayer points and restore as necessary. Your Amulet of Blood Fury will heal you as you deal damage, reducing your reliance on food.

The KBD’s respawn time is only about five seconds, so you’ll be able to get 20 to 30 kills per trip with this setup, especially if you’re on a Slayer task.

Loot and the KBD Pet

Now, let’s talk about the loot. The KBD’s drop table isn’t the most lucrative. However, there are some rare drops like dragon med helms, dragon pickaxes, and draconic visage, but those are few and far between.

The real reason most players grind the KBD is for the Prince Black Dragon pet. It’s a super rare drop, but worth it if you’re a pet hunter like me.

After killing the KBD, most of the loot will be standard stuff like dragon bones and black dragonhide, which can be left on the ground unless you're low on cash. If you're after money, consider killing brutal black dragons instead, as they offer better GP per hour.

That’s it for my no-nonsense guide to killing the King Black Dragon in OSRS. It’s a simple, efficient method that minimizes risk and maximizes kills per trip. Remember, the key is preparation, efficient gear, and using the high-ping server trick to avoid PKers.

While the loot from KBD isn’t spectacular, the thrill of hunting for the pet makes it worthwhile. If you’re just after GP, there are better bosses, but for a bit of fun and pet hunting, the KBD is a great option.

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